The Working Mom
Career, Motherhood & Finding Balance
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Why Your Unmade Bed Won't Kill You: Letting Go of Chore Guilt | The Working Mom
In this episode of The Working Mom, host Gail Rich tackles the pervasive issue of chore guilt that plagues modern mothers. If you feel overwhelmed by a messy house, unwashed dishes, or an unmade bed, this conversation is for you. Gail…
The Quiet House: Navigating Silence After Teen Bedroom Doors Close | The Working Mom
Navigating the emotional shift when your teenager closes their bedroom door is one of the most challenging transitions for working moms. This episode explores the profound silence that follows adolescence, helping parents understand that…
When He Finally Listens: Finding Peace in Co-Parenting Rules | The Working Mom
In this episode of The Working Mom, host Gail Rich explores the often-overlooked emotional labor of co-parenting and the specific fatigue that comes from being the primary keeper of household rules. This discussion is essential for working…
When Your Child’s New Best Friend Feels Like a Threat | The Working Mom
This episode of The Working Mom explores the complex emotional landscape of motherhood when your child forms a new friendship that feels like it’s replacing you. Host Gail Rich addresses the specific pain of 'emotional displacement,'…
Turn Your Rage Into Power: Breaking Free From Gender Expectations | The Working Mom
In this empowering episode of The Working Mom, host Gail Rich challenges the societal expectation that women must remain calm, gracious, and accommodating at all costs. She redefines female rage not as a destructive emotion to be…
Feeling Like an Outsider? Navigating Cultural Expectations in a Homogeneous Community | The Working Mom
In this episode of The Working Mom, host Gail Rich explores the profound loneliness and isolation that many mothers feel when navigating homogeneous communities where their cultural or personal identity differs from the majority. This…
The Fear of Not Being Enough for Your Teen: A Gail Rich Episode | The Working Mom
In this deeply personal episode of The Working Mom, host Gail Rich explores the intense fear many mothers feel when their children enter adolescence: the terror of not being enough for your teen. This episode is essential listening for…
When Your Child Picks Friends You Don't Like: A Mom's Honest Confession | The Working Mom
In this deeply honest episode of The Working Mom, host Gail Rich explores the universal parental panic of watching your child befriend someone you find annoying, rude, or potentially harmful. This conversation is essential for any mother…