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by Rebecca Olson
This is a show for working moms who want to balance their ambitious career goals with their life as a mom. Being a career driven woman is hard and confusing after having kids but each week, Certified Professional Life Coach Rebecca Olson will share bite-size stories, tips and strategies to help you regain your confidence, make decisions you trust and create a positive mindset that supports the ambitious life you want to live. Drawing on seven years of coaching ambitious working moms in finding work/life balance as well as her own journey as the breadwinner of a family of 4, Rebecca will teach you how to be both successful at work and present with your family. If you never want to choose between your career and being a great mom, you’ll find the answers and support right here.
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- 2 days ago44 min
You Can’t Control Everything, But You Can Influence More Than You Think: A Working Mom’s Story (with Lauren Van Duyn)
In this episode, I'm chatting with Lauren, a working mom of 2 who's sharing the incredible transformation she's experienced inside my Ambitious and Balanced cohort. From constantly feeling overwhelmed and falling short to finally feeling calm, confident, and present, Lauren shares how redefining success, shifting her mindset, and prioritizing herself have completely changed her experience of motherhood and work. If you're tired of waiting for life to get easier before you can enjoy it, you're going to love this conversation. In this episode, we unpack: Letting go of impossible standards and feeling good about what matters. How mindset shifts can change your experience without changing your circumstances. Why regulating your own emotions can transform your family dynamics. Creating regular, guilt-free space to recharge. Why lasting balance requires more than another book, podcast, or productivity hack. Work with me: Download the State of the Working Mom Research Report: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/research-guide Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Free Strategy Call Here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call' Connect with Lauren: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/laurenvanduyn
- 1 weeks ago22 min
The One Thing Working Moms Want More Than Balance
What if the life you're chasing is actually the life you're already living? In my State of the Working Mom 2026 research, I discovered something surprising: most working moms don't want to change their lives. They just want to change how they feel in them. In this episode, I'm unpacking why presence is our greatest currency, how we get so caught up chasing what's next that we miss what's right in front of us, and the simple daily practices that can help you feel more grounded, connected, and balanced. Because you worked hard to build this life. It's time to actually enjoy it.In this episode, we unpack: Why working moms want a different feeling, not a different life. How constantly chasing what's next steals your joy. Why work-life balance is a feeling, not a circumstance. Two daily practices to feel more present at work and home. Simple ways to stop your phone from stealing your attention. Work with me: Download the State of the Working Mom Research Report: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/research-guide Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Download the Free Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Mental Load Hack Podcast Episodes: Ep 266: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/266 Ep 267: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/267 Ep 268: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/268 Ep 7 Navigating the work to home transition: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/7
- 2 weeks ago20 min
Working Mom Guilt Is Information, Not a Verdict
You feel guilty when you're working, guilty when you're with your kids, and somehow even guilty when you finally get a moment to yourself. Sound familiar? After interviewing dozens of working moms, I discovered something fascinating about the guilt we carry, and it's changed how I handle my own. In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful mindset shift that will help you stop letting guilt call the shots, figure out what it's actually telling you, and finally give yourself permission to be the mom YOU want to be, without sacrificing your ambition.In this episode, we unpack: Why mom guilt follows working moms everywhere What my research revealed about guilt and motherhood How to treat guilt as information, not a verdict The difference between listening to guilt and obeying it How to redefine what being a good mom means to youWork with me: Download the State of the Working Mom Research Report: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/research-guide Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Mental Load Hack Podcast Episodes: Ep 266: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/266 Ep 267: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/267 Ep 268: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/268
- 3 weeks ago15 min
Why Mental Load Hacks Don't Work for Working Moms (And What Does)
You can delegate more, create better systems, and try every mental load hack out there, but what if none of that is actually fixing the problem?In this episode, I'm diving into one of the biggest findings from my State of the Working Mom in 2026 research: why so many working moms struggle to sustainably let go of the mental load, even when they're doing all the "right" things. And here's the surprising part. It might have less to do with your partner or your to-do list and more to do with how you see yourself. I'm sharing my own experience, the identities that keep us holding on so tightly, and the shift that can finally help you release some of that responsibility without sacrificing the ambitious, capable woman you are. This one might change how you think about everything you're carrying. In this episode, we unpack: Why mental load hacks don't always stick The hidden connection between identity and overwhelm How being the "responsible one" keeps you carrying it all Why letting go doesn't make you less ambitious or successful The mindset shift that makes sharing the load sustainable Work with me:Download the State of the Working Mom Research Report: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/research-guide Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalancedMental Load Hack Podcast Episodes: Ep 266: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/266 Ep 267: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/267 Ep 268: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/268
- Oct 5, 202619 min
The State of the Working Mom: New Research on Burnout, Mental Load & Why It's Not Your Fault
If you’ve been wondering why working motherhood still feels so exhausting even when you’re doing everything “right,” this episode is the beginning of a conversation I think we desperately need. I’m kicking off my new State of the Working Mom series with the research, interviews and data I’ve gathered from working moms across the country, and the findings are incredibly validating. From the mental load that never clocks out to the guilt that follows us everywhere, the missing village, the toll on our bodies and the deep desire to simply feel like we have our lives back, I’m unpacking what working moms are really experiencing right now and why so much of it goes far beyond better time management.In this episode, we unpack:Why the workplace was never designed with working moms in mindThe six biggest themes emerging from my working mom researchWhy the mental load truly never clocks outWhat working moms are craving even more than “balance”Why so many women are quietly thinking, “I just want my life back”Work with me:Download the State of the Working Mom Research Report:www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/research-guideBook a Mental Load Reset Call:www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/strategyJoin Ambitious & Balanced:www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalancedBook a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call:www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-callDownload the Free Daily Kickstart:www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstartMental Load Hack Podcast Episodes:Ep 266: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/266Ep 267: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/267Ep 268: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/268
- Sep 28, 202646 min
High-Functioning and Barely Holding On: Ranjita's Story of Burnout, Self-Doubt, and Steady Confidence (rebroadcast)
I’m bringing back this powerful conversation with Ranjita, a working mom of three, tax professional, and former Ambitious & Balanced client. She shares what it looked like to move through grief, burnout, and deep self-doubt, and how she slowly found her way back to herself. This is a beautiful conversation about learning to trust your own voice, letting go of the need to be everything for everyone, and creating a version of balance that actually feels like yours. In this episode, we unpack:Why negative self-talk keeps ambitious women in survival mode The identity shift required for true work-life balance Tangible daily practices that changed everything What happened when Ranjita stopped checking work email on vacation How affirmations and boundaries created generational change at home Work with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Download the Free Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart
- Sep 21, 202622 min
How to Advocate for Yourself at Work Without Feeling Like You're Bragging (rebroadcast)
If advocating for yourself at work feels uncomfortable, awkward or a little too much like bragging, this episode is for you. I’m rebroadcasting this conversation because knowing how to speak up about your value, ask for what you need and advocate for what you want is a skill every working mom can learn. I’m sharing four practical tips to help you advocate for yourself with more confidence, plus the common reasons so many women struggle to do it in the first place.In this episode, we unpack:Advocating is something that can be learned 4 tips to effectively advocate for yourself Focus on HOW you do things uniquely Connect what you do to a greater purpose Who’s job is it to advocate for you? Work with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Download the Free Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Subscribe to my Email List: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/email-list
- Sep 14, 202621 min
Stay-at-Home Mom Envy: Do I Want to Quit My Job or Am I Just Burned Out (rebroadcast)
Have you ever caught yourself looking at stay-at-home moms and thinking, “Maybe I just don’t want to work anymore”? Before you assume that means you need to quit your job, there may be something else going on. In this rebroadcast, I’m revisiting stay-at-home mom envy and what it can reveal about burnout, exhaustion, and the desire for more space in your life. We’ll talk about why these feelings show up and how to figure out whether you truly want a different career or if you’re simply craving a different way of working and living. In this episode, we unpack:Why you might be dreaming about being a stay-at-home mom, even though you are highly ambitious. What happens when you feel you don’t spend enough time with your kids and family Stay-at-home mom envy is a defense mechanism to ensure you don’t fail as a mom or a worker If you could solve your work-life-balance challenges, would you still want to be home with your kids? Work with me: Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Download the Free Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart
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This is a show for working moms who want to balance their ambitious career goals with their life as a mom. Being a career driven woman is hard and confusing after having kids but each week, Certified Professional Life Coach Rebecca Olson will share bite-size stories, tips and strategies to help you regain your confidence, make decisions you trust and create a positive mindset that supports the ambitious life you want to live. Drawing on seven years of coaching ambitious working moms in finding work/life balance as well as her own journey as the breadwinner of a family of 4, Rebecca will teach you how to be both successful at work and present with your family. If you never want to choose between your career and being a great mom, you’ll find the answers and support right here.
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