S4E2: The Real Cost of Having It All with Minister Josephine Teo

09/04/2025 55 min Temporada 4 Episodio 2

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Episode Synopsis

What does it take to have it all? Is it impossible to balance ambition, family, and the constant pressures at work? In this episode, we explore the realities of modern womanhood with Minister Josephine Teo. Together, we unpack the complexities of motherhood, what work-life balance (or should I say, work-life harmony) really looks like, and how these challenge the idea of success of being able to “do it all”. From championing women’s development to advocating for more flexible workplaces, Minister Josephine Teo has been at the forefront of rethinking how we navigate career, family, and personal fulfillment. But even with these shifts, the question remains: Can women truly have it all, or are we just setting ourselves up for exhaustion?Tune in as we challenge traditional expectations, discuss the policies shaping Singapore’s future, and uncover how women can redefine success on their own terms. For collaborations, partnerships, or feedback, reach us at [email protected] the podcast 5 stars, follow, and share if you enjoy our content.Listen to the audio version of this podcast:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2UUDTSerqtElRlzbDujZji?si=d4ff63ff3321493a Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-do-i-know-with-joanne-peh/id1619082241Follow us on social media:Joanne Peh: https://www.instagram.com/joannepeh/What Do I Know? Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/whatdoesjoanneknow/ZYRUP Media: https://www.instagram.com/zyrupmedia/ Minister Josephine TeoPMO: https://www.pmo.gov.sg/The-Cabinet/Mrs-Josephine-TEOFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Josephine.LM.Teo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joteo.ylm/ Chapters: 00:00 Start of Episode02:05 Introduction of Guest03:05 Minister Josephine Teo Entering Politics05:08 The Mom Guilt06:47 Overcoming Struggles of Mom Guilt10:45 Work-Life Balance Is A Lie11:54 Work-Life Harmony vs Work-Life Balance13:21 Caregiving Takes a Village18:38 Making Memories that Count22:22 Fear of Losing Touch With the Kids25:18 Dads Get Mom Guilt Too26:53 Importance of Preschool Support30:40 Why is Caregiving By Default on Women37:13 Breaking The Traditional Mentality39:01 Uplifting Women in the Workplace49:05 Shifting Into a Progressive Mindset53:09 Minister Teo’s Advice55:51 End of Episode

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