EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 15 MIN
Back to Work - I feel like I'm neglecting my kids if I enjoy work - Ep 008
from Self Care For Moms: For stressed out, overwhelmed and burnt out moms improve life and mental health · host Carrie McFarland | Resume and Job Search Help for Moms
In this episode, we're talking about one of the biggest mindset blocks moms face when going back to work; the belief that if I enjoy working, I’m neglecting my kids.We'll share how to reframe that guilt and what it really means to model purpose, fulfillment, and balance for our kids.3 Takeaways:Enjoying your work doesn’t make you a bad mom — it shows your kids what fulfillment looks like.Discomfort (for you and your kids) is part of growth, not a sign you’re doing something wrong.The questions you ask yourself shape how you feel — shift from “Am I neglecting them?” to “How might this benefit my family?”Follow the show for more real conversations about motherhood, identity, and returning to work.Visit Carrie: www.carriemcfarland.comVisit Angie: www.angieturgeonladeau.comDownload: FREE Guide: Back to Work in 3 StepsSubscribe: Weekly Newsletter
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