About this episode

Rebecca Michael discusses the concept of being a 'Good Enough Mother' and the pressures of motherhood while managing a high-level career at Google.

There's a version of motherhood you've seen everywhere. The mom who has the enriching activities planned, the nutritious dinner on the table, the patient voice at the end of a long day. The one who never drops a ball. You're not her. Neither am I. Neither is Rebecca Michael, and she's one of just 300 people at the VP level of Google overseeing the Marketing for Google Search and Google Maps. What Rebecca is, is a Good Enough Mother. And it turns out, that's exactly what our kids actually need. My guest and close friend this week is one of the most thoughtful women I’ve talked to about the quiet pressure working moms carry to be perfect in every role, all the time. This conversation gave me permission to exhale, and I think it will do the same for you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "good enough" isn't a compromise, it's the scientifically backed parenting approach that actually raises more resilient kids How Rebecca navigated IVF while leading a major team at Google, what she disclosed, what she protected, and why The identity work she did before becoming a mom that every woman considering motherhood needs to hear How two full-time executive parents divide household labor so…

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the New Modern Mom Podcast podcast page.