The Back To Work Plan for Postpartum Moms

Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown
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This podcast is for the working mom who does not want to choose between her baby and her career goals. Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown is a licensed psychologist and mama herself who will teach you the emotional and mindset tools you need to get back to work successfully, how to create systems that work in your real day to day life, and the importance of support because no mama can do this alone. If you want to be both present with your baby and be successful in your career maintaining your income, this show is for you. Visit theworkingmama.net for more information.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    17. Managing a Career Transition During Motherhood — A Conversation with Dr. Mila Thomas Fuller

    In this episode of The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms, Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown sits down with Dr. Mila Thomas Fuller, business owner and multi-unit franchisee of Nothing Bundt Cakes, for an honest and encouraging conversation about navigating career transitions during motherhood. Together, they explore what it means to evolve professionally after becoming a mother, how identity shifts can prompt bold career changes, and the emotional challenges that come with stepping into entrepreneurship while raising a family. Dr. Fuller shares her journey of balancing ambition, leadership, and motherhood while building a successful multi-unit business, offering reassurance to working moms who feel restless, uncertain, or called toward something new. If motherhood has made you rethink your career path or dream about a different version of success, this episode will remind you that growth, change, and fulfillment can coexist with being a devoted mom.

    32 min

  2. 17/12/2025

    16. The Emotional Reset Every Working Mom Needs

    When every day feels emotionally heavy — like you’re carrying stress from work straight into motherhood and never fully resetting — this episode is for you. Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown explores why working moms stay emotionally “on edge,” how stress accumulates across roles, and why rest alone isn’t enough to restore calm. You’ll learn the psychology behind emotional overload, simple ways to reset your nervous system, and how to create daily emotional transitions that help you feel more present, grounded, and like yourself again.

    11 min

  3. 02/12/2025

    15. How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself and Start Trusting Your Decisions

    If you constantly doubt yourself, replay conversations in your head, or worry you’re making the “wrong” choice — you’re not alone. Postpartum women experience a major spike in self-doubt due to hormonal shifts, identity changes, and the pressure to balance motherhood with career demands. In this episode, Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown breaks down why second-guessing becomes so intense after baby, and how to rebuild trust in your own judgment using practical, psychology-backed tools. You’ll learn how to quiet the mental noise, make decisions with confidence, and finally feel grounded again in who you are and what you know.

    11 min

  4. 17/11/2025

    14. A Conversation with Actress Tatyana Ali and How She Balances Motherhood and Career

    In this special episode, Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown sits down with actress, artist, and advocate Tatyana Ali for a deeply honest conversation about becoming a mother while navigating a demanding career. Tatyana opens up about her postpartum experience, what surprised her most about life after baby, and how she learned to balance ambition with presence. Together, they explore the emotional shifts of new motherhood, the power of community, and what it really looks like to return to work while raising little ones. Whether you grew up watching her on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air or you’re meeting her for the first time, Tatyana’s wisdom, vulnerability, and warmth will leave you encouraged and seen as a working mom trying to hold both your baby and your dreams.

    40 min

  5. 10/11/2025

    13. The Power of Boundaries - Protecting Your Energy as a Working Mom

    If you’re saying yes when you want to say no, running on empty, or constantly feeling like you’re letting someone down, this episode is for you. Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown breaks down what healthy boundaries really look like for working moms — not as walls, but as protection for your peace, energy, and emotional wellbeing. You’ll learn how to identify where your energy is leaking, communicate your needs without guilt, and create realistic limits that help you show up as your best self — at home, at work, and for yourself.

    11 min

  6. 29/10/2025

    12. Managing Overwhelm and Decision Fatigue as a Working Mom

    Between career demands, childcare logistics, and the never-ending mental checklist of motherhood, it’s no wonder working moms feel constantly overstimulated and drained. In this episode, Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown explains what decision fatigue really is, why it’s especially common postpartum, and how to manage overwhelm before it manages you. You’ll learn how to quiet mental chaos, set priorities that actually work, and use psychological tools to restore calm, clarity, and confidence — at home and at work.

    13 min

  7. 20/10/2025

    11. Rebuilding Confidence at Work as a Postpartum Mom

    Walking back into work after maternity leave can shake even the most accomplished woman’s confidence. You might wonder if you still have what it takes, question your value, or feel like a stranger in your own professional skin. In this episode, Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown breaks down why confidence dips after baby — and how to rebuild it from the inside out. You’ll learn what psychology and research say about self-trust, imposter syndrome, and performance after motherhood, and you’ll walk away with powerful tools to help you reclaim your professional voice, your focus, and your belief in yourself. Follow Dr. Ashley @theworkingmamacoach and visit her website for her free training and to schedule a free consultation to work with her at theworkingmama.net/info

    12 min

  8. 09/10/2025

    1. Failing at Both? How to Handle Mom Guilt as a Postpartum Working Mom

    Guilt is one of the heaviest emotions new working moms carry — the constant feeling of not being “enough” at work or at home. In this episode, Dr. Ashley breaks down the psychology of mom guilt, why it shows up after baby, and how to start releasing it so you can return to work with confidence and compassion. Follow on social media @theworkingmamacoach and visit theworkingmama.net/info to learn how you can work with Dr. Ashley to help you return to work successfully after baby.

    14 min
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This podcast is for the working mom who does not want to choose between her baby and her career goals. Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown is a licensed psychologist and mama herself who will teach you the emotional and mindset tools you need to get back to work successfully, how to create systems that work in your real day to day life, and the importance of support because no mama can do this alone. If you want to be both present with your baby and be successful in your career maintaining your income, this show is for you. Visit theworkingmama.net for more information.

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