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Feeling Guilty for Loving Your Job? A Must-Listen for Working Moms
Episode 27527th April 2026 • Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms • Rebecca Olson
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You love your job… and feel guilty about it? Let’s talk about that.

I recorded this episode years ago, but after so many recent conversations with working moms, I realized this truth hasn’t changed: sometimes the guilt isn’t about leaving your kids…it’s about loving your work.

In this episode, I unpack why that doesn’t make you a bad mom, what’s really driving that guilt, and how to start thinking differently so you can actually enjoy both your career and your life at home - without constantly second-guessing yourself.

In this episode, we unpack:

  • Why guilt isn’t about time—it’s about what you believe is “right” or “wrong”
  • The difference between traditional mom guilt and guilt from enjoying your career
  • Why work often feels more rewarding (and why that’s completely normal)
  • Four powerful reasons it’s okay to love your job—even more than motherhood sometimes
  • Practical mindset shifts and journaling exercises to release guilt for good

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