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Navigating Motherhood As A Working Mom Of Three
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- Busy Mom Talk, The Podcast
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- Mar 31, 2026
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- 2827
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Summary
Episode Overview In this episode of Busy Mom Talk , I sit down with Meenakshi, an Ottawa mom of three who is balancing full-time work, motherhood, and content creation. This conversation feels like one of those honest, needed chats about what motherhood actually looks like behind the scenes. We get into the mental load, the pressure to keep everything together, and how overwhelming it can feel trying to be everything to everyone. Meenakshi shares her journey into motherhood and how starting her blog became an outlet during a time where so many emotions were hard to process. We talk about what it really feels like returning to work after maternity leave, especially with multiple kids, and how that transition is often way harder than people talk about. We also dive into the cultural side of motherhood. The expectations that are passed down, the pressure to do things a certain way, and how our generation is starting to question all of it. This part of the conversation really opens up the idea that motherhood doesn’t have to look one specific way, and that it’s okay to do things differently if it feels right for your family. We talk about social media and how it can both connect and overwhelm moms at the same time. The comparison, the pressure, and the unrealistic standards that can creep in. We also touch on gentle parenting and what it looks like to raise kids with intention while still navigating real life stress. Overall, this episode is about giving yourself permission to not have it all figured out. To take care of yourself too. And to build a version of motherhood that actually works for you, not just what’s expected. Key Topics Covered • Balancing work, motherhood, and personal identity • The mental load and invisible responsibilities moms carry • Returning to work…