EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 41 MIN
Going Back to Work After Maternity Leave: Guilt & New Routines | 113
from Bad Wives Club · host Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano
Excited to go back to work—and feeling guilty about it? Libby’s six months of maternity leave are coming to an end, and we’re talking about all the feelings that can exist at once: anticipation, anxiety, and the bittersweet reality of leaving your baby. This week on Bad Wives Club, Liz Fragala + Libby Pisano are talking about: • Returning to work after maternity leave and navigating mom guilt • The anxiety and excitement of being away from your baby • Adjusting family schedules and balancing work and motherhood • Their reactions to the Lindsay Clancy trial at the time of recording • Why Netflix’s I Will Find You has become their latest obsession If you’re preparing to return to work or finding your rhythm as a working mom, you’re in good company. BWC PARTNERS — SUPPORT THE SHOW Thank you for supporting the sponsors who help make Bad Wives Club possible. Nutre Meals — Make busy workdays and family dinners a little easier. Use code BWC40 for 40% off your first order. JOIN THE CLUB No perfect wives or moms required—we’re figuring it out together, and we’re so glad you’re here. Join us on Instagram + TikTok, and follow Bad Wives Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Know a mom heading back to work? We’d love for you to send this episode her way. And if you’re enjoying the show, we’d be so grateful for a 5-star rating or review—it helps more people find the club. Thank you for being part of it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Libby is returning to work after six months of maternity leave, and Liz + Libby unpack the excitement, mom guilt, and anxiety that come with it. They talk about leaving your baby, adjusting family routines, and balancing work and motherhood—plus a conversation about the Lindsay Clancy trial and their Netflix obsession, I Will Find You.
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