Ep 41: Why Working Moms Feel More Overwhelmed Today (And What Farming Moms Can Teach Us About It)

Send us Fan MailWhat if the reason motherhood feels so hard today… is because the blueprint we were raised on no longer works?In this episode of Who Let Me Do This, I’m joined by Emily McNiff—working mom of two and a leader in the agriculture space—who works directly with women farmers across the country.And this conversation completely changed how I think about work, motherhood, and the mental load.Because while many of us are navigating careers, childcare, and the invisible labor at home… farming moms are doing all of that while running a family business where the stakes are their livelihood—and the farm doesn’t wait.We talk about: Why modern motherhood feels harder than it did for our parents The GIANT gap in agriculture that is insurance in the second most dangerous career The mental load of working moms (and how it shows up differently in rural vs. urban life)  What “work-life balance” looks like when your job, home, and family business are all the same  The reality of being a woman in agriculture and breaking outdated gender roles  The childcare gap in rural communities and what “the village” really looks like today  Common misconceptions about farming and the hidden pressures behind feeding the country Whether you’re in corporate, running your own business, or just trying to keep up with everyday life as a mom—this episode will make you feel seen, while also giving you a whole new perspective.Because no matter where we live… we’re all carrying more than we were meant to. If you vibed with this episode, here’s how you can keep the chaos going: Hit Follow so new episodes show up without you having to remember (because who has the brain space?)Share it with your favorite boss bestie so they know they’re not alone 🍷Leave a rating & review — it’s basically the podcast version of a compliment, and you know I live for those 💕Pop by instagram @saideegrimley or tiktok @wholetmedothispod and tell me what no ones saying out loud as a high achieving working mom