A Better Way to Money

The Parent “Power Pause”: How to Take a Career Break and Come Back Stronger

August 6, 2026·30 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Thinking about a career pause to take care of your growing family? Host Jennifer Borget sits down with Neha Ruch–Stanford MBA, founder of The Power Pause, and USA Today bestselling author—to talk through the benefits of a pause when you plan it out with purpose. We cover the budgeting conversations, the identity shift, and how to come back stronger on your own terms.Download your free Family Finances workbook and start planning your career pause with confidence TODAY: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/podcast/Connect With Neha RuchNeha’s website: https://www.thepowerpause.com/Neha’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Pause-Career-Kids-Stronger/dp/0593716183Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neha_ruch/Connect With Northwestern MutualFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/northwesternmutualInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/northwesternmutual/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northwestern-mutual/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@northwesternmutualEpisode Page: https://www.northwesternmutal.com/life-and-money/how-to-plan-a-career-pause-with-intentionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a-better-way-to-money-podcast/

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