# There's Gotta Be Another Way: One Mom's Journey Out of Overwhelm (with Tania Deshpande)

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Podcast: [Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ambitious-and-balanced-working-moms-3627619)
Published: 2026-06-15T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/282
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Duration seconds: 2978

## Resource

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. I n 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 Work with me: Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Book Your Mental Load Reset Call Here (with free Quiz!): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/strategy

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