When High-Achievers Become Moms: The Identity Crisis No One Warned You About

About this episode

Dr. Simone discusses the identity challenges faced by high-achieving women after becoming mothers and offers practical advice for achieving balance.

Dr. Simone explores the identity shift high-performing women face after becoming mothers: the emotional strain of returning to work, the challenge of being mentally present, and how success and productivity must be redefined during early parenthood.She shares personal reflections and practical ideas—like taking a breather between work and pickup and setting priorities—to help ambitious parents take small steps toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Simone

Topics covered

• identity shift
• high-achieving women
• motherhood
• work-life balance
• emotional strain
• productivity
• parenthood

Keywords

• identity crisis
• high-achievers
• moms
• emotional strain
• work
• productivity
• parenthood
• balance
• success

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