Ep 204. Why Women Feel Different About Their Career After Becoming a Mum

09/12/2025 1h 3min Temporada 2 Episodio 204
Ep 204. Why Women Feel Different About Their Career After Becoming a Mum

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Motherhood changes the way you see yourself, your work and what you’re capable of. And when everything feels unfamiliar, it can be hard to recognise the opportunities that come with those changes.In this week’s episode of The Science of Motherhood, Dr Renee White chats with Renee Barnes, People and Culture professional and Director of The People Paradox. After navigating her own identity shift in motherhood, Renee created The FOUND Program, supporting parents to feel more confident, capable and empowered in both work and home life.Together, they explore what happens to your identity, your strengths and your leadership when you become a parent, and how these shifts can open new possibilities you may not have noticed yet.You’ll hear about:Why identity shifts feel so strong in early motherhoodHow sensitivity and hypervigilance can become leadership strengthsWhat parents really need when returning to workHow the emotional load builds and why it often goes unseenSimple ways to feel more grounded and confident in this new seasonMotherhood doesn’t come with a map. If you’re feeling stretched, unsure or in transition, you’re not alone. This episode will help you understand what’s changing and how to move through it with more clarity and confidence.Resources and Links📲 Connect with Renee on Instagram: @fillyourcup_🌐 Learn more about Dr Renee White and explore Fill Your Cup Doula services🍪 Treat yourself with our Chocolate + Goji lactation cookies🌐 Explore Renee Barnes’ work and The FOUND Program📲 Connect with Renee Barnes on Instagram: @found_learningmotherhood📲 The first 10 listeners to DM Renee Barnes will receive a 15% discount on stage 1 of the FOUND program. (Expires in 10 days 19 Dec 2025)If this episode helped you feel supported, share it with another parent who might need it. And make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode of The Science of Motherhood.This episode is proudly supported by Fill Your Cup, Australia’s first doula village.Disclaimer:The information on this podcast presented by Fill Your Cup is not a substitute for independent professional advice. Nothing contained in this episode is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional's advice.

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