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Is Your Career Hurting Your Kids? And The Truth About Working Mom Guilt (with Dr. Laura Froyen)
Episode 28827th July 2026 • Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms • Rebecca Olson
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What if the guilt you feel as a working mum isn't actually yours to carry? Rebecca and parenting expert Dr. Laura Froyen explore the stories we've been told about motherhood, career, and what it means to be a "good mum". Together they unpack the research, challenge common beliefs, and share practical ways to parent with more confidence and far less guilt.

In this episode, we unpack:

  • The difference between true guilt and the guilt you've inherited from society.
  • What research actually says about working mums and child development.
  • Why presence matters more than the number of hours you spend with your kids.
  • How modelling self-care helps your children far more than self-sacrifice.
  • Simple ways to build stronger connection while balancing career and family.

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