This Is How She Does It! Helping Corporate Working Moms Move from Burnout, Overwhelm and Mental Load to Balance and Abundance

Angela Lee - corporate working mom
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This Is How She Does It! is the ultimate podcast for working moms who are juggling careers, raising families, and striving to reclaim their joy and sense of control. Hosted by Angela Lee, a corporate working mom of 3, this show shines a light on how real moms make it work—without losing themselves in the process. Through candid conversations, practical advice, and a touch of inspiration, we explore the strategies, tools, and stories that empower women to thrive both at home and in the workplace. Whether you’re seeking tips on time management, insights into breaking free from burnout, or encouragement to trust your intuition, this podcast offers actionable steps to help you create a life that feels aligned and fulfilling, no matter where you are on your working motherhood journey. When I returned to work after maternity leave, I realized no one was having these conversations about HOW their actual days and evenings looked, and it felt like I had to figure everything out on my own. It’s easy to gloss over the hard parts, but I want to bring these topics to light so we can support, lift each other up and recognize that you are not alone. Tune in every week and discover how you, too, can do it all—on your own terms.

  1. Oct 22

    The Quiet Reset Wk 3: How to Feel Good in Your Body with Janel Funk

    Welcome to another episode of This Is How She Does It with your host, Angela Lee. Today, Angela sits down with registered dietitian and mom of three, Janel Funk, for a deeply relatable conversation about what it really looks like to juggle motherhood, career, and self-care — without losing yourself in the process. Janel is here to help women heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Together, Angela and Janel unpack how nutrition, sleep, stress, and movement all intertwine — and how small, sustainable changes can lead to lasting wellness. They also dive into the realities of working from home with kids, why it's critical to put your own needs first, and the power of community among women and moms. This episode is filled with practical advice for women navigating perimenopause, health concerns, and the everyday stress of doing it all — while learning to care for themselves, too. Key Takeaways: Why a whole-body perspective is key to true wellness How stress, sleep, and movement affect your health  The importance of modeling self-care for your kids Realistic ways to build sustainable wellness routines If you’ve ever felt pulled in a million directions, this honest and uplifting conversation will remind you that you’re not alone and that taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential. Connect with Janel Funk, RDN: Website: https://www.eatwellwithjanel.com/ E-Book: Foundations E-Book   Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

  2. Oct 16

    The Quiet Reset Wk 2: Nervous System Regulation with Karen Canham

    Welcome back to This Is How She Does It with Angela Lee. In this episode, Angela sits down with Karen Canham, Board Certified Wellness Coach and founder of KarenAnn Wellness, to explore nervous system regulation, burnout, and high performance for working moms and ambitious women. Drawing from neuroscience, somatic practices, and parts work therapy, Karen shares how a dysregulated nervous system is often the root cause of stress, reactivity, perfectionism, and burnout. From snapping at your kids to numbing out with scrolling or wine, these behaviors aren’t failures—they’re signals. You’ll learn simple, practical tools to regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and build emotional resilience, plus a powerful framework (the “stoplight” method) to better understand your reactions in everyday life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode, this episode will help you reconnect with your body, reclaim your energy, and create more calm, clarity, and presence. Key Takeaways: Nervous system regulation is the key to reducing burnout and stress Somatic tools help interrupt reactive patterns Perfectionism keeps you stuck in chronic overwhelm Building emotional awareness leads to more calm, clarity, and resilience Connect with Karen Canham : Website: www.karenannwellness.com Download a free Nervous System Regulation Toolkit or join the 6-Week Accelerator Group Program — a space for professionals ready to regulate deeper, not push harder. Instagram: @karenann_wellness LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karenannwellness   Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

  3. Oct 8

    The Quiet Reset Wk 1: Overcoming Overwhelm with Corrie LoGiudice

    In this powerful episode of This Is How She Does It, host Angela Lee sits down with keynote speaker, high-performance coach, and author Corrie LoGiudice for an honest conversation about overwhelm, leadership, and redefining success as a high-achieving woman. After rising from fine arts graduate to Senior Vice President of a third-generation family business, Corrie’s journey was marked by trauma, single motherhood, and profound loss, experiences that ultimately transformed the way she approaches leadership, balance, and personal fulfillment. Today, through her signature Overwhelm Culprit™ framework, she helps women stop surviving and start leading with clarity, confidence, and intention. In this episode, Corrie breaks down the five hidden causes of overwhelm and shares practical strategies to help women reclaim their energy, focus, and sense of self. Together, Angela and Corrie explore what happens when ambitious women stop treating overwhelm like a personal failure and start seeing it as valuable data pointing toward necessary change. Whether you’re juggling a demanding career, motherhood, relationships, or simply feeling stretched too thin, this conversation offers actionable tools, mindset shifts, and empowering reminders that you don’t have to do it all alone. In This Episode, We Discuss: Why overwhelm is a signal, not a sign of failure The five “Overwhelm Culprits” and how to identify yours How leadership skills at work can transform your home life The importance of boundaries, clarity, and support systems Redefining success for women in today’s world How to create more freedom, joy, and sustainability in your life Corrie also shares insights from her new book, The 5 Overwhelm Culprits, which uncovers why driven women hit the wall — and how to break through with confidence and strategic action. If you’ve been feeling burned out, stuck in survival mode, or craving a more aligned way of living and leading, this episode is for you. Connect with: Corrie LoGiudice Instagram: @iamcorrielo Facebook: @Corrielo Episode Resource: Order Corrie's new book The 5 Overwhelm Culprits Take the What Is Your Personal Overwhelm Culprit Quiz Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

  4. Oct 1

    EP 72: A Working Mom's Fight for Her Child's Mental Health with Jennifer Garofolo

    What happens when you can solve any problem at work, and the one you can't solve is your child's mental health? In this episode of This Is How She Does It, Angela Lee sits down with pharma and biotech executive, author, and mother of three, Jenn Garofolo. They talk about the years it took to get answers for her child's mental health, and what it cost her family along the way. Jenn shares how she continued advocating through misdiagnoses and a healthcare system she calls "fragmented and broken." Along the way, she learned to question recommendations and trust her instincts. She also talks about the sabbatical that allowed her time to be with her family and write her book, Fighting for Their Lives: One Mother's Battle for Her Child's Mind, Body, and the Right to Be Seen. Key Takeaways: Trust yourself and advocate for the answers you need. Jenn shares why caregivers shouldn't be afraid to question medical recommendations, ask additional questions, seek second opinions, and recognize that they are an important part of their loved one's care team. Work will always be there, sometimes you need to take the time. After years of balancing an executive career with her family's challenges, Jen reflects on why she wishes she had taken more time for herself during the most difficult moments and how her sabbatical allowed her to be present for her family, write her book, and reconnect with herself. You are not alone, and connection can change everything. Whether it's through close relationships, networking groups, or simply joining an online community and listening, finding your people can help you feel supported and less alone. Connect with Jenn Garofolo: Get her book: Fighting For Their Lives: One Mother’s Battle for Her Child’s Mind, Body, and Right To Be Seen Website: jenngarofolo.com Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

  5. Sep 24

    EP 71: Stop Overfunctioning and Raise Independent Kids with Lauren Berlin

    In this episode of This Is How She Does It, Angela Lee sits down with executive coach, board certified behavior analyst, and former high school principal Lauren Berlin to talk about regulating your own nervous system first, then letting your kids (and your partner) figure things out. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Lauren asked her husband to take over bath time when he's home, and what that one request gave her How "micro moments" like five minutes outside, a song on the drive home, or a walk around the block bridge the shift from work to parent How a waterproof five-minute shower timer lets kids practice managing their own time without a parent hovering Why doing tasks for your kids or your partner can tell them you don't think they can do it Lauren's family agreement that everyone handles their own dishes, and her rule: "If it isn't yours, don't pick it up." Connect with Lauren Berlin: Website: laurenberlincoaching.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-berlin-coaching/  Email: hello@laurenberlincoaching.com  Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

  6. Sep 17

    EP 70: Raising An Olympic Hopeful While Working Full-Time with Gosia Betancourt

    In this episode of This Is How She Does It, Angela Lee sits down with Gosia Betancourt, a working professional with 12+ years in healthcare and mom to two sons, Joshua and Jacob. Joshua is a nationally ranked youth diver training for the US Olympic trials, and Gosia walks through what it actually took at work, at home, and with her son directly, to build a life that could hold both his training schedule and her career. What we cover: Why Gosia moved into a role with more flexibility instead of quitting, so she could be at trainings, appointments, and competitions herself The years she resisted switching Joshua to an online school out of fear of what he'd miss socially, until he told her directly the traditional schedule was hurting him Why Crimson Global Academy, an online school built around athletes' and performers' schedules, ended up being the right fit for both of her sons What Gosia did when Joshua refused to go to gymnastics practice, and how that led to finding diving instead How Joshua trained through injury and gave Joshua the decision on whether to stay in the sport or step away Why it's important to get support and how speaking to a sports psychologist helps Joshua work through the mental side of high-level competition If you're raising a kid with a big goal of their own while working full-time, this conversation is proof it doesn't have to be one or the other. You also don't need a perfect plan, but to pay attention and listen to what your child says they actually need. Connect with Gosia:  Crimson Global Academy Connect with Angela: Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and let me know what topics you'd like me to cover next. Subscribe & leave a review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.

  7. Sep 10

    EP 69: From Corporate to Consultant: The Leap No One Prepares You For with Ellie Holbert

    In this episode of This Is How She Does It, Angela Lee sits down with Ellie Holbert, founder of Impact Advisory Services, to talk about leaving a corporate consulting career just before her daughter's first birthday and building an independent consulting business from scratch. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Ellie sees a difference between capacity and capability, and why becoming a mom shrank one and expanded the other How Ellie rebuilt her pipeline to $1.5 million in fourteen weeks after her first big contract was cancelled Why she believes clients buy the business problem you solve, not the job title you hold How she talks openly about medication and mental health as part of what helps her feel like herself Why she no longer waits to feel confident or ready before making a decision Connect with Ellie Holbert: LinkedIn Instagram: @independentconsultantmom Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue bringing you valuable content!

  8. Aug 27

    EP 68: From Mental Load to the Execution Gap: Why High-Achieving Women Struggle to Get Things Done With Hannah Morgan

    In this episode of This Is How She Does It, Angela Lee sits down with returning guest Hannah Morgan to explore the connection between mental load, ADHD, executive functioning, accountability, and the execution gap that can keep high-achieving women from turning their goals into action. Hannah shares how her work has evolved from helping busy families manage the invisible mental load to supporting high-achieving leaders and executives, especially those with ADHD, to create the systems, accountability, and focus they need to move from intention to execution. Angela and Hannah dive into executive functioning, the evolving understanding of ADHD, and why the right systems aren’t about squeezing more productivity out of your life—they’re about creating the support you need to make life and work actually work for you. They also get real about the invisible and emotional labor women carry at home, redefining family roles, creating true partnership, and making room for joy beyond the never-ending to-do list. Because sometimes the answer isn’t another productivity hack, it’s having the right systems, support, and accountability to help you actually do the thing. In this episode, we explore: Why the best system is the one you’ll actually use The gap between knowing what to do and being able to execute it How accountability can make goals feel achievable instead of overwhelming Executive functioning and the evolving conversation around ADHD Why systems can transform family life—not just business The invisible and emotional labor women carry at home Rethinking traditional family roles and creating true partnership How to stop “doing two jobs” and build a life that leaves room for fulfillment and joy If you’re a high-achieving woman who is tired of holding everything together, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on what might actually need to change—not just in your calendar, but in the way you’re supported. Connect with Hannah Morgan: Heronhousemanagment.com Podcast: Destress the Nest IG: @heronhousemanagement Connect with Angela: I’d love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and let me know what topics you’d like me to cover or who I should have on next! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform.

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This Is How She Does It! is the ultimate podcast for working moms who are juggling careers, raising families, and striving to reclaim their joy and sense of control. Hosted by Angela Lee, a corporate working mom of 3, this show shines a light on how real moms make it work—without losing themselves in the process. Through candid conversations, practical advice, and a touch of inspiration, we explore the strategies, tools, and stories that empower women to thrive both at home and in the workplace. Whether you’re seeking tips on time management, insights into breaking free from burnout, or encouragement to trust your intuition, this podcast offers actionable steps to help you create a life that feels aligned and fulfilling, no matter where you are on your working motherhood journey. When I returned to work after maternity leave, I realized no one was having these conversations about HOW their actual days and evenings looked, and it felt like I had to figure everything out on my own. It’s easy to gloss over the hard parts, but I want to bring these topics to light so we can support, lift each other up and recognize that you are not alone. Tune in every week and discover how you, too, can do it all—on your own terms.

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