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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 47 MIN

Why being successful at work doesn't make motherhood easier

from Zen Supermom: The Mental Fitness Podcast · host Alena Gomes Rodrigues

Send us Fan MailMany of the moms I work with are incredibly successful.They're lawyers.Architects.Therapists.Business owners.Corporate leaders.They're resilient, disciplined, organised, and exceptionally good at solving problems.So why does motherhood make so many of them feel like they're failing?In this episode, I’m exploring why the very strengths that help us succeed professionally can sometimes work against us at home.You'll discover why children don't need better management - they need emotional leadership - and why trying to "fix" parenting the same way we solve problems at work often leaves us feeling even more frustrated.In this episode:Why career success doesn't automatically translate into parenting confidenceThe hidden difference between project management and emotional leadershipWhy children respond to your nervous system before your wordsWhat many high-achieving mums unknowingly missWhy connection always comes before behaviour managementThe deeper reason parenting often feels so emotionally exhaustingIf this episode resonates with you, and you'd like to learn more about Mental Fitness Gym, join the priority list here:👉 https://alenagomesrodrigues.com/priority-list/Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail Many of the moms I work with are incredibly successful. They're lawyers. Architects. Therapists. Business owners. Corporate leaders. They're resilient, disciplined, organised, and exceptionally good at solving problems. So why does motherhood make so many of them feel like they're failing? In this episode, I’m exploring why the very strengths that help us succeed professionally can sometimes work against us at home. You'll discover why children don't need better management - ...

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