Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms
Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms
Rebecca Olson
Working Mom Guilt Is Information, Not a Verdict
20 minutes Posted Oct 19, 2026 at 10:00 am.
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You feel guilty when you're working, guilty when you're with your kids, and somehow even guilty when you finally get a moment to yourself. Sound familiar? After interviewing dozens of working moms, I discovered something fascinating about the guilt we carry, and it's changed how I handle my own. In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful mindset shift that will help you stop letting guilt call the shots, figure out what it's actually telling you, and finally give yourself permission to be the mom YOU want to be, without sacrificing your ambition.

In this episode, we unpack:

  • Why mom guilt follows working moms everywhere
  • What my research revealed about guilt and motherhood
  • How to treat guilt as information, not a verdict
  • The difference between listening to guilt and obeying it
  • How to redefine what being a good mom means to you

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