71 Returning to Work After Kids Is Harder Than Anyone Admits

This is one my most listened to episodes because finding your path once you have kiddies is a wild ride! And then returning to work after having children is one of the biggest transitions many women experience, yet it’s rarely talked about honestly.In this episode of Mama’s Flight Path, Jools Raye sits down with Jessica Chivers, founder of The Talent Keeper Specialists, to unpack why the workplace still struggles to support parents and what needs to change.They explore the reality many working mothers face when returning to their careers after maternity leave, from identity shifts and guilt to navigating expectations from employers and colleagues.Jessica shares practical insights on flexible work, compressed hours and how organisations can create environments where parents can thrive instead of burn out.If you are navigating motherhood and career, or wondering how to redesign your working life after children, this conversation will resonate deeply.