The Working Mom Mindset: What's Really Holding You Back with Michelle Kais

Have you ever looked at your life and felt like you're just going through the motions, living out a version of motherhood that doesn't quite feel like you? You're not alone. So many of us get lost in the shuffle of school runs, work deadlines, and endless to-do lists, putting our own dreams on a dusty shelf.In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Michelle Kais, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Mindset Mom Coach. We get real about the invisible barriers that keep working moms feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected from their authentic selves. Michelle shares why so many high-achieving women feel lost on the inside, even when everything looks perfect on the outside.This isn't just another chat about working mom balance. This episode is the permission slip you've been waiting for. It's a guide to breaking free from the mom guilt that holds you back and reconnecting with the person you are beneath all the roles you play. If you've been telling yourself "someday," this conversation will inspire you to make "someday" today.[02:15] Michelle's Journey: Hear how Michelle went from feeling stuck in her own life to becoming a guiding light for other moms seeking change.[05:30] The Invisible Walls: Michelle reveals the most common internal barriers that sabotage a working mom mindset and keep dreams from taking flight.[09:45] Finding Yourself Again: When you feel buried under overwhelm, how do you reconnect with your authentic mom identity? Michelle offers simple, practical steps.[14:20] The Guilt Trap: We dive deep into why guilt is the ultimate dream-killer and how to start working through it without feeling selfish.[19:10] Beyond "All or Nothing": Learn how to break free from the belief that you have to choose between your family and your ambitions. It's time for new mindset shifts for moms.[24:35] Thriving vs. Surviving: Discover the mindset patterns that separate moms who are thriving from those who just feel stuck in the cycle of working mom struggles.[29:50] Your First Step: Feeling paralyzed by fear? Here’s how to take that first small, powerful step toward the life you truly want.[34:15] Know Your Worth: Michelle shares what every single mom needs to hear about her own potential and inherent worthiness.[38:40] Practical Action Steps: Stop just thinking and start doing. Get concrete steps for overcoming overwhelm and living a more authentic life this week.Connect with Michelle:Website: mommyconsults.comInstagram: @mommyconsultsTikTok: @mommyconsultsYouTube: @mommyconsultsFree Resource from Michelle:Feeling overwhelmed and not sure what to tackle first? Snag Michelle's free Daily Mom Focus Cheatsheet at mommyconsults.com for a quick, 5-minute tool to find your focus.This Week's Challenge: Schedule 10 minutes of "dream time." Seriously, put it in your calendar! Set a timer and let yourself imagine what you really want, without any limits or "buts." Then, identify one small, tiny action you can take to move toward that vision.Share Your Story: What's one dream you've been pursuing as a mom, or one you've put on the back burner? We want to cheer you on! Tag us @TheVisionaryMomPodcast and use the hashtag #VisionaryMomDreams.If this conversation resonated with you, please help us spread the word!Subscribe to The Visionary Mom podcast.Leave a 5-star review and share what you loved most.Share this episode with a mom friend who needs this message.