In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss supporting mothers as they return to work with Lori Mihalich-Levin, CEO of Mindful Return. They also talk to JoDee's daughter Keeli and her husband Magnus about their experiences as expecting parents in Sweden and how they think parenthood will affect their work lives.
Topics include:

A U.S. Census Bureau study exploring labor force participation of new mothers
Lori's experiences as a lawyer and mom and how she started doing work in this area
The most common challenges among new parents returning to work
How employers can support new parents through this major life transition
Why it's important to encourage both moms and dads to take parental leave
Strategies for dealing with the inner conflict between kids and career
One step Lori made that boosted her joy at work
Sweden's new parent regulations
Worries and expectations that Keeli and Magnus have around returning to work after baby
Keeli and Magnus' suggestions for simple things employers can do that would make a world of difference for new parents

In this episode's listener mail, we're asked how to approach a manager who's very resistant to virtual learning. In the news, a recent survey found that 50% of workers experience the "Sunday scaries."
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