# Working mom guilt is keeping you stuck (and here’s what to do about it) Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/ambitious-and-balanced-working-moms-3627619/working-mom-guilt-is-keeping-you-stuck-and-here-s-what-to-do-about-it Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/ambitious-and-balanced-working-moms-3627619/working-mom-guilt-is-keeping-you-stuck-and-here-s-what-to-do-about-it.md Podcast: [Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ambitious-and-balanced-working-moms-3627619) Published: 2026-06-08T10:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/281 Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/25ddd5f6-5139-4b69-b5d3-b0e785917046.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ambitious-and-balanced-working-moms-3627619/episodes/working-mom-guilt-is-keeping-you-stuck-and-here-s-what-to-do-about-it Duration seconds: 999 ## Resource What if the guilt you've been carrying as a working mom isn't proof that you're failing... but a signal that you're unclear on what matters most? In this episode, I challenge the idea that mom guilt is just part of the job description and share why guilt often points to a lack of clarity around priorities, balance, and success. Through real client stories and practical examples, you'll learn how defining what truly matters to you can reduce guilt, increase confidence, and help you feel more in control of your life as a working mom. In this episode, we unpack: Why mom guilt is often a clarity problem, not a parenting problem The hidden connection between guilt and your beliefs about "having it all" How defining your version of balance changes daily decision-making Allison's story of moving from chronic guilt to confidence and calm Practical ways to feel empowered instead of constantly second-guessing yourself 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 Links and References: Listen to Kelly’s story: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/279 Listen to Allison’s story: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/280 ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ambitious-and-balanced-working-moms-3627619/episodes/working-mom-guilt-is-keeping-you-stuck-and-here-s-what-to-do-about-it/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/ambitious-and-balanced-working-moms-3627619/working-mom-guilt-is-keeping-you-stuck-and-here-s-what-to-do-about-it.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.