The Guilt of Leaving: What Working Parents Don’t Talk About

Do you ever head to work and feel that tug of guilt for leaving your kids behind? This week, Aleea and Hav are diving into what it’s really like to be the parent who leaves for work. And for the first time ever, they’re bringing on two special guests — their husbands, Ty and Tony — to share their side of the story.Together, they unpack the emotional and practical challenges of being a working parent — from the guilt and pressure of providing for their families to the unspoken expectations that come with it. They also open up about the unseen struggles, the importance of communication, and the lessons they’ve learned while trying to balance work and family life.Listen in for an honest conversation that reminds us both parenting roles are deeply valuable — just in different ways.RESOURCESListen in on the wfh mom perspective: https://bit.ly/MOMFilesEp8Listen in on at-home parents' "hidden" work: https://bit.ly/MOMFilesEp2 Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @goldengoosecreative Need podcast support? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our services!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest or have a topic in mind? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a message!⁠⁠⁠CHAPTERS00:00 Meet our guests - the parents who leave for work01:14 The emotional toll of leaving kids for work03:28 The working parent guilt06:22 The unrealistic expectations on working parents10:45 The invisible struggles of the parent who leaves13:57 Balancing work and family18:50 Advice for the working parent