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. 2 DAYS AGO

    Still Overwhelmed as a Working Mom? Why It’s Not Getting Easier (And What to Do Instead)

    I’ve been thinking a lot about those seasons in motherhood and work where things just feel hard… longer than you expected. In this episode, I’m sharing why the belief that “it’ll get easier later” is actually what’s keeping you stuck, and how shifting out of that waiting mindset can completely change how you show up today. This is one of those perspective shifts that sounds simple, but once you see it, you can’t unsee it. In this episode, we unpack:The hidden trap of “if-then” thinking that keeps you stuck Why waiting for the next season steals your sense of control The one powerful question that instantly shifts you into action Real client examples of choosing agency instead of waiting How to create balance now—not later Work with me:Learn More About Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book your FREE Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call {Free Download} The Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart

    15 min

  2. 13 APR

    How to Stop People Pleasing as a Working Mom (with Michelle Gauthier)

    Have you ever said yes… and instantly felt that pit in your stomach? In this conversation, I sit down with Michelle Gauthier to unpack how people pleasing quietly fuels overwhelm, steals your time, and keeps you stuck in a cycle of overcommitment. We get real about why ambitious women default to yes, how it impacts your success, and the simple “love and fit” tool that helps you finally make decisions that actually align with the life you want. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, this one will hit home. In this episode, we unpack:Why people pleasing is at the root of overwhelm for so many working momsThe hidden cost of saying yes when you actually mean noA simple 2-question “love and fit” test to make aligned decisionsWhy saying no actually leads to more success, trust, and confidenceHow to stop over-apologizing and communicate with clarity and intention Work with me:Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalancedBook your Break Free From Stress Strategy Call (with free Quiz!): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/break-free-from-stress Connect with Michelle:Freebie: Why Are You Feeling Overwhelmed Quiz: www.michellegauthier.com/home-1Instagram: www.instagram.com/michellegauthiercoachingPodcast: www.michellegauthier.com/podcast

    43 min

  3. 6 APR

    How to Stop Resenting Your Partner as the Default Parent

    I went deeper into something I see all the time with working moms, the default parent dynamic - and the part no one really talks about: how it impacts your relationship. If you’ve ever felt that quiet resentment building, or caught yourself thinking “why do I have to ask?”, this episode will hit home. I walk through the shift from trying to control your partner to actually leading change in your home, and why that’s the only way this dynamic truly transforms. In this episode, we unpack: Why “getting him to help” is the wrong question The hidden relationship tension behind being the default parent The shift from dictator to leader in your home How to take ownership without taking all the blame What it actually takes to change this dynamic long-term Work with me: Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book your Break Free From Stress Strategy Call (with free Quiz!): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/break-free-from-stress

    19 min

  4. 30 MAR

    How to Stop Being the Default Parent: What You Can Actually Control

    If you’ve ever asked for help but still felt like everything lives in your brain…this episode is for you. I walk through why delegating tasks isn’t actually solving your mental load and what it really takes to step out of being the family “project manager.” We’re talking about ownership, control, and the subtle ways you’re unintentionally staying at the center of everything—and how to shift it for good. In this episode, we unpack: Why asking for help doesn’t eliminate the mental load The difference between delegating tasks vs. delegating ownership How control (and perfectionism) keeps you stuck as the default parent Why letting your partner fail is necessary for real change A simple shift that gets everything out of your head and into shared responsibility Work with me: Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book your Break Free From Stress Strategy Call (with free Quiz!): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/break-free-from-stress

    19 min

  5. 23 MAR

    The Default Parent Problem: Why Moms End Up Managing the Whole Family

    I had one of those moments again where my kid asked me for something while my partner was sitting right there, and it made me realize how many of us have quietly become the default parent without ever deciding to. In this episode, I’m breaking down why that happens, not from a place of blame, but from understanding. Because when you see how this dynamic forms over time, it becomes so much easier to change it. If you’ve been carrying the mental load and wondering how it all ended up on your plate, this is going to give you a completely different perspective. In this episode, we unpack: What it really means to be the default parent (hint: it’s not about doing more tasks) How childhood conditioning and early motherhood wire this pattern in Why practice—not ability—keeps you stuck holding the mental load The hidden role of perfectionism and standards in keeping control How small daily patterns quietly turn into a one-person system Work with me: Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book your Break Free From Stress Strategy Call (with free Quiz!): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/break-free-from-stress

    17 min

  6. 16 MAR

    The Pressure of Being a Good Daughter on Work-Life Balance (with Dr. Allison Alford)

    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Allison Alford to talk about something we almost never name out loud: daughtering. We explore the invisible labor many women carry in their families — the emotional, logistical, and mental work of keeping relationships connected across generations. This conversation opened my eyes to how much space this role takes in our lives and how acknowledging it can actually bring relief, clarity, and healthier boundaries. If you’ve ever felt stretched between work, parenting, and family expectations, this conversation will help you see that dynamic in a completely new way. In this episode, we unpack: What “daughtering” actually means and why most women don’t realize they’re doing it The invisible labor daughters carry in keeping families emotionally connected How daughtering contributes to burnout, overwhelm, and the mental load Why defining what a “good daughter” means for you can change everything Practical ways to set boundaries and balance family responsibilities with work and life Work with me: Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book your Break Free From Stress Strategy Call (with free Quiz!): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/break-free-from-stress Connect with Dr Allison:Instagram: www.instagram.com/daughtering101/ Website: https://daughtering101.com/ Dr. Allison Alford’s book, Good Daughtering: https://a.co/d/0buhU2Yq

    50 min

  7. 9 MAR

    Mental Load Hack #3: Why Subtraction Reduces Mental Load Faster Than Organization

    I’m diving into the third mental load hack in our series—and this one might challenge you. We’re talking about downshifting. Not lowering your standards. Not settling. But consciously deciding what is actually yours to carry and what isn’t. I unpack why mental load decreases faster through subtraction than optimization, how we silently assume responsibility at work and home, and why your capability does not equal your obligation. If you’ve been feeling like the default for everything, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. In this episode, we unpack: Why mental load is about ownership, not just tasks The hidden cost of assumed responsibility at work and home What “downshifting” really means (and why it’s not lowering your standards) How to run a cost-benefit analysis on your time and energy Why subtraction reduces overwhelm faster than better organization Work with me: Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book your Break Free From Stress Strategy Call (with free Quiz!): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/break-free-from-stress Our Sponsor: NannyTrack helps families who employ a nanny understand what’s required, track pay and PTO, estimate taxes, and prepare to file correctly themselves. Try it free for 14 days, no credit card required. https://tracknannypay.com/

    19 min

  8. 2 MAR

    Mental Load Hack #2: How to Close Open Loops and Reduce Overwhelm

    You don’t feel exhausted because you have too much to do. You feel exhausted because too many decisions are still open. In this episode, I break down how “open loops” — the unresolved questions quietly spinning in your brain, are driving your mental load and keeping your nervous system activated all day long. I share the simple decision framework I teach my clients that instantly brings relief. This isn’t about better organizing. It’s about deciding differently. And when you do? Everything shifts. In this episode, we unpack: Why unfinished decisions drain more energy than a full calendar What “open loops” are and how they secretly drive mental exhaustion The four most common loops: leadership, relational, daily focus, and parenting Why your brain treats undecided as urgent The 5 decision options that immediately close loops and create relief Work with me: Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book your Break Free From Stress Strategy Call (with free Quiz!): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/break-free-from-stress Our Sponsor: NannyTrack helps families who employ a nanny understand what’s required, track pay and PTO, estimate taxes, and prepare to file correctly themselves. Try it free for 14 days, no credit card required. https://tracknannypay.com/

    17 min
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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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