Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms

Rebecca Olson
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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 mom 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. Learn more at rebeccaolsoncoaching.com.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Mental Load Hack #1: One Thing That Brings Instant Relief for Working Moms

    This week, I’m kicking off a new series all about the mental load, and it could not be more timely. I woke up with that familiar heaviness so many working moms carry — the constant tracking, anticipating, remembering, deciding. Not just tasks, but the invisible thinking work behind everything. In this episode, I share the simplest, most powerful thing I did before my tea even finished boiling that helped me feel lighter, calmer, and more in control. If your brain feels like it’s running overtime and you’re tired of holding everything in your head, this is a must-listen. In this episode, we unpack: What the mental load actually is (and why it’s not just your to-do list) The concept of cognitive labor and how it impacts your emotions Why your brain is acting like an overzealous intern The simplest mental load “hack” to create instant clarity How visibility and clarity immediately reduce overwhelm Your next steps: The Daily Kickstart {free download}: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Book a Break Free from Stress Strategy Call: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/break-free-from-stress

    17 min

  2. 16 FEB

    Letting Go of Rumination and Finally Feeling in Control (with Mike Garcia)

    This week on the podcast, I’m doing something I’ve never done before — I’m interviewing a working dad. Mike is a coaching client who came into our work stuck in his head, overwhelmed by pressure, and caught in constant rumination. In this conversation, he shares what it actually looked like to question the stories running his life, stop chasing external validation, and learn how to pivot out of spirals faster. We talk about the real tools that helped him feel calmer, more focused, and more present at work and at home. If you’ve ever felt stuck replaying the same thoughts on repeat or carrying stress from one part of your life into the next, this episode will hit close to home. What We Cover:Why rumination keeps ambitious parents stuck and how to interrupt it The hidden cost of constantly seeking validation at work How to separate work stress from home life (even in hybrid or remote jobs) Simple mindset pivots that bring calm, clarity, and control What real balance looks like when you stop believing every thought you have Links + Next StepsDownload the Daily Kickstart The exact daily practice I walk all my clients through — a simple 10-minute process to get out of overwhelm and lead your day with intention. 👉 https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstartWork with me Curious about coaching for yourself or bringing coaching into your company or organization? Let’s talk. 👉 https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book Follow Mike:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelj-garcia/https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/254

    53 min

  3. 9 FEB

    The “Not Enough” Trap Keeping Working Moms Exhausted

    I’m diving into one of the most foundational conversations I have with every client: enoughness. That quiet “not enough” voice shows up at work, at home, and even when you’re supposed to be resting. In this episode, I break down why chasing more never brings balance and share simple mindset shifts and practical practices to help you decide what enough actually means for you so you can end your days feeling calm, confident, and done. In this episode, we unpack:Why “not enough” thinking is one of the biggest blockers to sustainable work-life balance How invisible expectations keep you overworking, people-pleasing, and feeling behind The powerful question that helps you redefine success on your own terms Simple daily practices to help you feel satisfied and done at the end of the day How to stop chasing more and start feeling successful right now Your next steps:The Daily Kickstart {free download}: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Book a FREE breakthrough call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book

    19 min

  4. 2 FEB

    MUST LISTEN If You Did Not Experience Work-Life Balance in 2025

    I’m saying this boldly and early: balance didn’t stay out of reach because your job was too demanding or your season was too hard. It stayed out of reach because it stayed an “it would be nice if” instead of becoming a real commitment. In this episode, I walk you through the exact mindset shift that separates women who want balance from women who actually create it — and why “if/then” thinking quietly keeps ambitious working moms stuck year after year. If you’re done wishing and ready to decide, this episode will hit home. In this episode, we unpack:The difference between hoping for work-life balance and committing to it How “if/then” thinking sabotages boundaries, self-care, and follow-through Real client examples of turning nice-to-have goals into non-negotiables Why your calendar tells the truth about your priorities How to create commitment that actually sticks — even when motivation fades Your next steps:The Daily Kickstart {free download}: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Book a work-life balance strategy call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call

    17 min

  5. 26 JAN

    Reconnecting With Your Spark: Finding Fun, Ideas, and Joy Again as a Working Mom (with Whitney Baker)

    Somewhere along the way, many working moms lose touch with the parts of themselves that feel playful, energized, and alive. In this episode, I’m joined by Whitney Baker, founder of Electric Ideas, for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, identity shifts after motherhood, and what it really means to reconnect with your spark. If you’ve been moving through your days on autopilot, this conversation will help you pause, reflect, and reconnect. In this episode, we unpack:Why losing your spark is common for ambitious working moms The hidden cost of overfunctioning and living in constant “go mode” What it actually feels like to be lit up and inspired Small, realistic ways to invite play and spontaneity back in Why choosing your energy isn’t selfish—it’s essential Work with me: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 Stay connected with Whitney:Instagram: www.instagram.com/whitneywoman LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/whitneybakercreative Podcast: myelectricideas.com/podcast Website: www.myelectricideas.com Tend to Your Soul Toolkit (free gift) https://icy-queen-56311.myflodesk.com/tendtoyoursoul

    40 min

  6. 19 JAN

    How to Reframe Your Goals So They Feel Inevitable

    If you’ve ever set goals you genuinely want… and still watched yourself stall, second-guess, or fall back into old patterns, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the missing piece of goal setting that almost no one talks about — the part that makes goals feel inevitable instead of exhausting. This isn’t about more discipline or a better plan. It’s about who you believe yourself to be while you’re going after what you want. If you’re tired of forcing change and wondering why it never sticks, this conversation will make a lot of things finally click. In this episode, we unpack:Why traditional goal setting fails even when you really want the goal The identity shift that makes follow-through feel natural instead of forced How to turn goals into powerful present-tense identity statements Real examples of identity-based change in work, leadership, and motherhood What unapologetic living actually looks like in real life — not in theory Work with me:Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a work-life balance strategy call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Daily Kickstart (free download): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Stay connected:Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rebolson

    20 min

  7. 12 JAN

    The 3 Mindset Traps Keeping Working Moms Stuck in 2026

    What if the reason you feel stuck right now has nothing to do with discipline or motivation? In this episode, I’m breaking down the three quiet traps that keep so many working moms stuck in survival mode as we head into 2026. These patterns sound responsible and reasonable on the surface, but they’re the very things that keep you postponing joy, shrinking your desires, and telling yourself “later” will be better. We’re talking about why responsibility can become a cage, why waiting for the right season keeps you frozen, and why “it’s fine” is often the most dangerous place to stay. This episode is an invitation to stop settling and start choosing an unapologetic life—intentionally, not recklessly. In this episode, we unpack:The responsibility trap and why it quietly keeps working moms stuck Why “later will be better” is one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves How settling because life is “fine” drains your energy over time The difference between intentional waiting and disempowered delay What it actually means to live unapologetically in this season of life Work with me:Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a work-life balance strategy call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call

    23 min

  8. 5 JAN

    What If This Was the Year You Lived Unapologetically?

    Working moms don’t lack motivation in January. They lack permission. In this episode, I’m introducing the word I’m speaking over 2026 for myself and this community: unapologetic. We’re talking about why so many working moms burn out even when they’re capable and committed, how shrinking and self-justifying quietly drains your energy, and what it looks like to finally name what you want without guilt. This is about moving from good intentions to real commitment and letting this year feel different. In this episode, we unpack:Why working moms burn out even when they “do everything right” What living unapologetically actually means in real life How settling and self-justifying fuel exhaustion Why wanting more isn’t selfish or irresponsible The first step to declaring what you want in 2026 Work with me: Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a work-life balance strategy call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Stay connected:Join my email list: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/emaillist

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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 mom 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. Learn more at rebeccaolsoncoaching.com.

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