Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms
Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms
Rebecca Olson
There's Gotta Be Another Way: One Mom's Journey Out of Overwhelm (with Tania Deshpande)
49 minutes Posted Jun 15, 2026 at 10:00 am.
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For years, Tania believed success meant grinding harder, working longer, and constantly proving her worth. As a working mom in Silicon Valley, she was exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck in a cycle of perfectionism, guilt, and never feeling like she was doing enough. In this conversation, she shares the mindset shifts, practical tools, and surprising breakthroughs that helped her create a completely different way of living, one where ambition and balance can actually coexist. If you've ever wondered whether there has to be a better way than constantly running on empty, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we unpack:

  • Why high-achieving women often tie their worth to productivity
  • The hidden mindset patterns fueling burnout and overwhelm
  • How redefining success changes everything
  • The four types of time every working mom needs
  • Practical tools for overcoming guilt, perfectionism, and negative self-talk

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