{"podcast":{"title":"Bump to Business Owner","slug":"bump-to-business-owner-6455135","podcast_index_feed_id":6455135,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/477993/rss","website_url":"https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/5/3/8/d538d2eadc1ea78c27a2322813b393ee/B2BO_Season_4_artwork.png","author":"Caroline Marshall","episode_count":114,"summary":"Bump to Business Owner is the go-to podcast for mums who don't want to compromise on their careers but know that traditional full time employment just isn't compatible with family life. It's a space for female entrepreneurs and future founders creating autonomy and a deeper sense of purpose for themselves, their business and their children. Join your host, Caroline Marshall, founder of award winning Virtual Assistant agency Upsource and mum of two boys, in conversation with real women: mothers and entrepreneurs juggling the challenges of growing a successful business whilst raising a family.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-18T14:19:02.601341+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bump-to-business-owner-6455135"},"episode":{"title":"E96: Navigating Christmas pressure and the messy middle with psychologist Dr Tuesday Watts-Overall","slug":"e96-navigating-christmas-pressure-and-the-messy-middle-with-psychologist-dr-tuesday-watts-overall","published_at":"2025-12-11T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bump-to-business-owner-6455135/e96-navigating-christmas-pressure-and-the-messy-middle-with-psychologist-dr-tuesday-watts-overall","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bump-to-business-owner-6455135","url":"https://bumptobusinessowner.com/e96-dr-tuesday-watts-overall","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e65d9ad6-3141-4c15-a982-8df3373aa03f/E96_audio.mp3?dest-id=4060887","summary":"There's a lot of expectation when you become a mum: how it will be, the friends you will make, the support you'll have, what work will look like; what Christmas will look like. The gulf between our expectations and reality is very real, and Dr Tuesday Watts-Overall is here to tell you: you're in the messy middle, and that's OK. Dr Tuesday shares her tools for navigating the huge pressure we put on ourselves as mums, particularly at this time of year, and how we can be more human to ourselves. We're in the messy middle, we're in the identity shift, we're amidst changing dynamics, so let's be a bit kinder to ourselves. If you're ready to let go of the pressure, and rediscover your joy, listen in. Takeaways: The unique challenges millennial mums face The motherhood identity shift Changing relationships, and expectations in friendship What Dr Tuesday focuses on to manage Xmas pressure What support might look like for you Creative rest through work How to rediscover your joy when it feels lost Chapters: 00:00 The Pressure of Perfectionism in Motherhood 02:45 Navigating Identity Shifts as Millennial Mothers 05:32 The Clash of Career and Motherhood 08:11 The Challenge of Finding Community 10:54 The Impact of Social Media on Expectations 13:29 The Journey of Self-Discovery 13:57 The Struggles of Being the First Among Friends 16:52 The Reality of Motherhood and Friendship 19:44 Finding Your Tribe in Unconventional Ways 22:47 Navigating Children's Interests and Activities 23:54 The Pressure of a Perfect Christmas 27:36 Creating Meaningful Holiday Traditions 31:41 Slowing Down to Appreciate the Moment 34:38 The Journey of Motherhood and Identity 39:31 Finding Support and Self-Care as a Mother 43:17 Rediscovering Joy in Everyday Life Links: Website: https://www.bumptobusinessowner…","meta_description":"There's a lot of expectation when you become a mum: how it will be, the friends you will make, the support you'll have, what work will look like; what Chr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2863,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bump-to-business-owner-6455135/episodes/e96-navigating-christmas-pressure-and-the-messy-middle-with-psychologist-dr-tuesday-watts-overall/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bump-to-business-owner-6455135/e96-navigating-christmas-pressure-and-the-messy-middle-with-psychologist-dr-tuesday-watts-overall.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}