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E32: The Advice Every Working Mother Needs to Hear Now with Sarah Olin of Lumo Leadership
Mighty As A Mother
07/30/24 • 42 min
In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Olin, the Co-Founder and CEO of LUMO Leadership.
With over 10,000 hours of coaching and facilitation experience, Sarah has advised top executives at renowned organizations such as the United Nations, Google, and the NBA (just to name a few!). Her passion for empowering individuals and organizations is palpable, focusing on fostering connection, advocacy, and personal growth.
Sarah’s insights are particularly invaluable for mothers navigating personal and professional growth amidst challenges. In this episode, you’ll learn about:
1. The Difference Between Coaching and Therapy: Sarah walks us through coaching as a transformative and essential tool, especially beneficial for mothers balancing career, parenthood, and personal growth and breaks down when you should seek coaching versus when to seek therapy.
2. Conquering Imposter Syndrome: Drawing from personal experiences, Sarah discusses strategies to overcome self-doubt whenever it creeps in.
3. Juggling Motherhood and a Demanding Career: Sarah provides insights into the motherhood penalty and shares her strategies for effectively managing both parenting and professional responsibilities, including practical advice she deploys herself as it relates to self-care and stress management.
4. Lessons from Motherhood: Reflecting on her journey, Sarah shares profound lessons learned from navigating the complexities of parenthood, offering wisdom gained from her own experiences raising her pre-teen daughter.
5. Cultivating Supportive Communities: Sarah underscores the significance of community and connection for women, offering guidance on fostering meaningful relationships in both professional and personal spheres.
This episode promises to be a source of inspiration and practical wisdom for all - join us as we delve into navigating the intersection of motherhood, career, and personal fulfillment!
Links:
- Sarah Olin on LinkedIn
- Register to sign up for LUMO’s weekly newsletter: https://39764092.hs-sites.com/lumonewsletter
- LUMO works directly with businesses to tailor their offerings to each company’s specific needs. For more details on how LUMO can help your company take care of new and expecting parents in your organization, feel free to reach out to: [email protected]
- Blessing of the B-Minus
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E26: Embracing Your Ambitions In and Out of Motherhood with Monique Volz of Ambitious Kitchen
Mighty As A Mother
04/23/24 • 37 min
We are so excited for you to listen to today’s episode with Monique Volz, a corporate marketer turned blogger and cookbook author. Monique’s goal is simply this: to inspire us all, both in and out of the kitchen - and she does that and then some.
Together we discuss how to confidently leave behind a “dream job” in order to ruthlessly pursue your dreams and Monique shares what began as a personal journey to share her favorite recipes while processing the loss of her father has blossomed into a multifaceted brand known for its innovative dishes, vibrant photography, and heartfelt storytelling. Beyond the kitchen, Monique is a fellow mama (three toddler boys!) and entrepreneur, balancing the demands of motherhood with the responsibilities of running a successful business.
Monique shares her personal practices for balancing the many demands of life while making time for herself, and she does it in the most authentic and approachable way. We close with a discussion on how she manages running successful businesses and raising three, energetic toddlers and it left each of us feeling so inspired.
This episode is filled with so many pearls of wisdom that we’ll remember as we approach our own daily lives. We adore how honest and approachable Monique is, and how despite growing her team, still manages to stay close and connected to her community. If you’re ready to sit down with three girlfriends and chat openly and honestly about all things ambition in motherhood, this is the episode for you.
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E25: Exploring the Stress of Modern American Motherhood and What We Can Do About It with Dr. Molly Dickens
Mighty As A Mother
04/09/24 • 43 min
It’s Stress Awareness Month and we dive head first into the complexities of maternal stress with fellow mom and PhD, Molly Dickens. As a scientist, writer, advocate, and founder, Molly has the fascinating insights to share around the physiological and psychological impacts of chronic stress on mothers, along with personal lessons learned throughout her career journey from academia to maternal health advocacy, and her latest initiative, The Maternal Stress Project.
In this episode you will learn:
- What is “The Maternal Stress Project”? - Molly maps the stressors related to modern American motherhood in a way we’ve never seen before with the goal of better understanding and supporting the health and wellbeing of women and working caregivers around the country.
- What is “Maternal Stress” and what are the societal acceptances of maternal stress and its impact on health outcomes, with an emphasis on the need for targeted interventions that actually help!
- The physiological and psychological impacts of chronic stress. Spoiler alert: they each have significant effects on both the body and mind of mothers, influencing our overall wellbeing and health.
- Coping strategies to help manage your day to day life, emphasizing the importance of taking care of your body and mind, while identifying and leaning on support as often as you can.
- What is needed from a policy and domestic initiative perspective to better support us mamas in managing stress and advocating for systemic changes.
We took away tons of actionable insights from this conversation and hope you love it, too!
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E28: Helping You Stay Cool and Informed: Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause with Joanna Strober of Midi Health
Mighty As A Mother
05/21/24 • 43 min
Today's episode is heating up with the topic of hormonal shifts! Whether you're knee-deep in motherhood or just beginning, the menopausal and perimenopausal phases are closer than you think. Join us as we delve into this vital conversation with an esteemed guest — Midi Health Co-Founder and CEO Joanna Strober. As someone who has spent her career building businesses that unlock the potential of women and their families, Joanna has a visionary approach to transforming women's healthcare, particularly in addressing the challenges of menopause. It’s no surprise she created the first and only virtual-care platform for women experiencing this significant life change.
Join us as we discuss:
The Evolution of Working Parenthood: Reflecting on her book "Getting to 50/50," Joanna discusses changes in the landscape of working parents and partnerships over the past 15 years.
Lessons from a Decades-Long Career: Joanna imparts wisdom gained from her extensive career in business, highlighting key lessons learned along the way.
Understanding Menopause and Perimenopause: Joanna provides definitions and age ranges for menopause and perimenopause, plus common symptoms experienced during these phases. We discuss empowering women to educate themselves, particularly in their early to mid-thirties.
The Role of Midi Health: Explore how Midi Health supports women in aging their best and managing menopausal symptoms with dignity and ease.
The Economic Impact of Menopause: Discussing the significant economic impact of menopause and its implications for consumers in the coming years.
Grab a pen and paper and an open mind. Together with Joanna, we’re ready to help you navigate these inevitable hormonal shifts with confidence and grace.
Links:
- Midi Health
- Joanna on LinkedIn
- Getting to 50/50: How Working Couples Can Have It All by Sharing It All by Joanna Strober and Sharon Meers
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E30: The Episode for Any Mom Who Has Experienced Anxiety, Burnout, or Self-Doubt with Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein
Mighty As A Mother
06/18/24 • 40 min
If you’ve ever experienced anxious thoughts, feelings of burnout, or moments of self-doubt, you are not alone and this episode is the one for you.
We know that more moms are feeling MORE anxious and burned out than ever, with more than two-thirds of mothers reporting feeling of burnout and overwhelm. So in this episode, we decided to enlist the help of a renowned expert to help us understand where to go from here.
Today we are joined by a guest with expertise in maternal mental health - by the way of her Ivy League education but also in her role as a mother and therapist to mothers - Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein PhD. Dr Carolyn is an accomplished psychologist and author - and today she is all ours as we hear how us as busy, overwhelmed mamas might consider managing our own thoughts and expectations (of motherhood and of ourselves!).
Join us as we discuss:
- High Functioning Anxiety in Motherhood: We unpack this often referred to phrase and learn how to recognize and manage anxiety amidst the seemingly endless demands of motherhood.
- Redefining Success on Our Own Terms: Initiating the process of redefining success beyond societal norms and what we may have expected for ourselves when we were younger.
- Integrating Research into Practice: Incorporating research findings and the latest data sets to help us manage our own anxious and stressful thoughts more effectively.
- Overcoming Self-Doubt and Fear of Failure: Actionable advice for combating the oh to common struggles many of us face around “letting someone down.”
We hope this episode serves you and reminds you that while there is no perfect parent, you are exactly the mom your kiddo(s) need.
With love - Jenn & Laura
Links:
- Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein website
- Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein Instagram
- Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein Book: Perseverance: How Young People Turn Fear into Hope-and How They Can Teach Us to Do the Same
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10/08/24 • 47 min
If you’ve ever felt the desire to scream into a pillow, today’s episode is the one you need to hear. Join us as we take a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood human emotions: rage.
We’re joined by Soraya Chemaly, mother, author, activist, and speaker known for her work in support of women's rights and gender equality. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt their anger simmering beneath the surface and desperately wondered how to channel it effectively.
Soraya's book, “Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger”, explores the nuances of women's anger and how it can serve as a force for social change. If you are grappling with anger or frustration, we promise you’ll leave this conversation with a deeper understanding and the ability to better communicate your emotions constructively.
You will learn:
Defining Rage vs. Anger: Discover how Soraya distinguishes between these two emotions and the implications for women today.
Understanding "Mom Rage": Explore the unique challenges that mothers face and what contributes to "mom rage" in particular.
Transforming Anger into Action: Insights from *"Rage Becomes Her"* on how women can harness their anger for positive change.
Effective Communication Strategies: Tips for mothers on how to express feelings of anger without escalating conflicts with partners or children.
Support Systems for Mothers: Identifying community resources and strategies to help mothers manage their anger and frustration.
Impact of Maternal Anger on Children: Understanding the effects of a mother's anger on her children and strategies to mitigate negative impacts.
Advice for New Mothers: Practical tips for navigating anger and building resilience early on.
The Resilience Myth: Soraya discusses her new book and critiques the notion that individual resilience alone can tackle systemic gender issues.
Links:
- Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger
- The Resilience Myth: New Thinking on Grit, Strength, and Growth After Trauma
- Soraya’s website
- Soraya’s Instagram
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E17: Reflections On Our First Season At Mighty As A Mother
Mighty As A Mother
12/19/23 • 30 min
And just like that, our first year is coming to a close!
We’ve sat down with some incredibly respected thought leaders, met many mamas IRL, and laughed and cried along the way. As two executives juggling the demands of motherhood while building our careers, we know the plight all too well and couldn’t be more proud of this community we’re building alongside you - a community in which all mamas feel seen and heard. We’re grateful for all the support and blown away by the traction Mighty as a Mother has achieved in the first six months of our show.
Join us for today’s conversation as we:
- Celebrate the milestones we’ve achieved during the first season of the show
- Share our favorite listener stories and discuss the impact your words have on us
- Reflect on the joys and the learnings from our first year
- Look ahead to 202 and how you as our listener community will be a part of it!
We thank all of you for being loyal listeners and contributors of our show, and look forward to season two beginning on January 2, 2024! None of this would be possible without you all, so please know how grateful we are to be on this journey with you ♥️
Links:
- Our Most-Downloaded Episode of the Year: Calling BS on Balance: Let’s Strive For Integration Instead
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E16: Marriage and Motherhood with Dr. Molly Millwood
Mighty As A Mother
12/05/23 • 48 min
Marriage is a living thing. Early on in our relationships, we shower our partners with love and attention (obviously, we want them to want to marry us!) Yet once kids enter the scene, it’s not uncommon for partners to begin living parallel lives, with passion and deep connection unintentionally falling by the wayside (hello sleepless nights, toddler tantrums, and packed schedules!).
In today’s episode, we sat down for part two of our compelling conversation with expert Dr. Molly Millwood to unpack just how everyone - parents included - long for a sense of attachment.
When we reach out to our partners, we want to know that they’ll be there.
We want answers to the questions: Will you be there for me? Can I count on you? Do you have my back? Do I still matter to you?
If you’ve ever wondered the answer to those questions, dreamed of rekindling the connection you had pre-kids, or are looking to establish some technology-free ways to connect with your partner, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.
Molly breaks down the ways in which we can approach sex, intimacy, emotional attunement, while also challenging ourselves to manage our expectations based upon the season of life your relationship is in.
Join us for part two of this important conversation to ensure you’re properly investing in your marriage, knowing what it is you’re fighting for, and creating small, shared experiences with your partner to ensure you’re set up for a joy-filled, healthy marriage to last the long haul.
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Bonus Episode: Breaking Barriers and Shattering Glass Ceilings: What Happens When Women Lead with CNBC’s Julia Boorstin
Mighty As A Mother
03/12/24 • 48 min
Today’s episode with none other than CNBC's Julia Boorstin is such a treat. As a mom to two boys and esteemed journalist and reporter, Julia shares her experiences and perspectives on reframing what leadership is for women. She has interviewed some of the most notorious and influential men (and women) in business over the last few decades but only once becoming a mom did Julia ditch her fears of what others thought.
In this episode, be prepared to take away:
♥️ How women are breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings, paving the way for future generations
♥️ How to trust your gut, decision making abilities, and experiences versus following other people and their decisions of what’s right for you
♥️ Why the lens of motherhood brought even deeper purpose and meaning to her career
♥️ Regardless of where you are or are not in your professional career, mothers are all inherent leaders and it’s up to us to remember what truly matters
Links:
- Julia’s Book: When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them
- Julia’s Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/juliaboorstin/
- Julia’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaboorstin/
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E33: Inclusion for Mothers Matters More Than Ever with Mita Mallick
Mighty As A Mother
08/13/24 • 30 min
Today, we welcome Mita Mallick, a corporate change-maker and author, to discuss the critical role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in transforming workplaces for women and mothers. As the Head of DEI at Carta and author of "Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace," Mita brings valuable insights to our conversation that we think will resonate for mothers of all kinds.
Key Takeaways:
1. The significance of DEI for all individuals, especially women and mothers
2. Personal anecdotes driving Mita's passion for inclusivity
3. Strategies for creating thriving work environments for mothers
4. Raising inclusive children: practical approaches
Highlights:
Explore the current state of DEI and its impact on working mothers
Uncover the inspirations behind Mita's groundbreaking work
Discuss actionable steps for fostering truly inclusive workplaces
Learn how to instill inclusive values in the next generation
While acknowledging progress, we delve into the challenges that remain in achieving genuine inclusivity. Mita's expertise offers a thought-provoking perspective on reshaping the DEI narrative. We hope you enjoy!
Links:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mita-mallick-2b165822/
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394177097
- McKinsey Women in the Workplace (2022) https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace
- HBR Women In Leadership Face Ageism At Every Age: https://hbr.org/2023/06/women-in-leadership-face-ageism-at-every-age
We hope this episode helps challenge (in a good way!) you think about diversity, equity, and inclusion and the role it plays.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Mighty As A Mother have?
Mighty As A Mother currently has 45 episodes available.
What topics does Mighty As A Mother cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Mighty As A Mother?
The episode title 'Bonus Episode: Breaking Barriers and Shattering Glass Ceilings: What Happens When Women Lead with CNBC’s Julia Boorstin' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Mighty As A Mother?
The average episode length on Mighty As A Mother is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of Mighty As A Mother released?
Episodes of Mighty As A Mother are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Mighty As A Mother?
The first episode of Mighty As A Mother was released on May 12, 2023.
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