From Mom To Mrs. Maisel: Caroline Aaron on Choosing Family and Creative Longevity

About this episode

Caroline Aaron discusses balancing motherhood and a creative career while making intentional choices.

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes Caroline Aaron, an award-winning actress whose career spans Broadway, television, and over 100 films. Best known to millions as the unforgettable Shirley Maisel on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Caroline shares what it really looked like to build a creative life while raising a family and making intentional choices along the way. Caroline reflects on motherhood, partnership, and the power of pausing without losing yourself. From tag-team parenting long before it was common, to turning down roles in order to stay close to home, she opens up about how those decisions shaped her not just as a mother, but as an artist and a woman. She also shares how motherhood deepened her emotional range, strengthened her craft, and gave her a richer understanding of the human experience. Tune in for a heartfelt and laugh out loud funny conversation about motherhood, creativity, reinvention, and why making yourself happy gives your children permission to do the same. [00:00] Introduction [02:36] Early motherhood and family life [04:07] Partnership and taking turns [06:57] Adjusting career choices to meet family needs [08:10] Why happiness matters…

People in this episode

Host: Sharon Macey

Guest: Caroline Aaron

Topics covered

• motherhood
• creativity
• reinvention
• family
• emotional endurance

Keywords

• Caroline Aaron
• Sharon Macey
• motherhood
• creativity
• family life
• emotional range
• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

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