{"podcast":{"title":"Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms","slug":"ambitious-and-balanced-working-moms-3627619","podcast_index_feed_id":3627619,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/ambitiousandbalancedworkingmoms/","website_url":"http://rebeccaolsoncoaching.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/8806c1e7-0fe2-4777-b984-b8fcf948bfd1/_iAbue64X3JPfjuCNTaMGHoX.jpg","author":"Rebecca Olson","episode_count":297,"summary":"This is a show for working moms who want to balance their ambitious career goals with their life as a mom. Being a career driven woman is hard and confusing after having kids but each week, Certified Professional Life Coach Rebecca Olson will share bite-size stories, tips and strategies to help you regain your confidence, make decisions you trust and create a positive mindset that supports the ambitious life you want to live. Drawing on seven years of coaching ambitious working mom in finding work/life balance as well as her own journey as the breadwinner of a family of 4, Rebecca will teach you how to be both successful at work and present with your family. If you never want to choose between your career and being a great mom, you’ll find the answers and support right here. Learn more at rebeccaolsoncoaching.com.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-21T14:17:09.138190+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ambitious-and-balanced-working-moms-3627619"},"episode":{"title":"Working mom guilt is keeping you stuck (and here’s what to do about it)","slug":"working-mom-guilt-is-keeping-you-stuck-and-here-s-what-to-do-about-it","published_at":"2026-06-08T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"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","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ambitious-and-balanced-working-moms-3627619","url":"https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/281","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/25ddd5f6-5139-4b69-b5d3-b0e785917046.mp3","summary":"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","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":999,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"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","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"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","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}