Mom Guilt & Wanting to Go Back to Work | Honest Motherhood & Career Conversation

Mom guilt isn’t just about leaving your job — sometimes it’s about wanting to go back.

In this episode of Boardroom to Bedtime, we’re talking about a side of motherhood that rarely gets discussed: the guilt of missing work after having a baby, craving adult conversation, and wanting to use your brain again — while still loving your child deeply.

I share my personal experience navigating early motherhood, sleep deprivation, and the emotional whiplash of feeling completely out of my comfort zone as a new mom. We talk about why staying home can feel harder than expected, why work can feel familiar and grounding, and why none of this makes you a bad mom.

This episode is for working moms and ambitious women who:

• Feel mom guilt about wanting to return to work

• Miss their career identity after having a baby

• Feel overwhelmed by the demands of early motherhood

• Struggle with guilt for craving structure, purpose, and adult conversation

• Want reassurance that these feelings are normal

We break down why this kind of mom guilt exists, how societal expectations play into it, and what it really means to be a “good mom” when you’re also a driven, career-focused woman.

If you’ve ever wondered:
Why does this feel harder than my job?
Why do I miss work when I love my baby so much?
Is something wrong with me?

This conversation is for you.

🎧 Listen for honest motherhood talk, real validation, and a reminder that you don’t have to lose yourself to be a great mom.

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