Working Mom Moments | Work Life Balance, Energy, Stress, Career, Time Management, Mom Guilt

Lacy Jungman | Speaker, Author, Leader, Coach, Boy Mom
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Working Mom Moments | Work Life Balance, Energy, Stress, Career, Time Management, Mom Guilt Podcast

Are you questioning your decision to be a working mom? Have you wrestled with working mom guilt or trying to keep up with it all? Do you struggle to find work-life balance? Does the mental load of juggling motherhood and career exhaust you? Are you finally ready to thrive at home and at work? In this podcast you’ll find real talk and honest conversation around the struggles and beauty of being a working mom. There are so many moments that come to mind when blending motherhood and career. Some moments are beautiful while others are painful. Moments where you feel like you have it all together, and those times when you feel overwhelmed. Moments are what make us who we are. Through focusing on identity work, gaining clarity on what you want and exploration of new approaches, listeners will have a fresh and insightful take on the journey of working motherhood. If you’re ready to remove working-mom guilt (or at least drop it down a notch!) and thrive both at home and your career, you’re in the right place! Hey there, I’m Lacy. As a working mom of four boys, I know what it’s like to pursue a career in tandem with motherhood. While raising our crew alongside my husband, I held a variety of individual contributor and executive roles in both startup and corporate environments. Being a working mom is hard. At times I felt like I had it all together and other times, I felt like I was letting everyone down. I found myself chasing perfection and the elusive work/life balance we’ve been conditioned to pursue. I was treading water and felt like I was letting everyone down. I finally realized I needed to shift my mindset and the lens with which I viewed my relationship with work and motherhood. To do this, I had to get clarity on several aspects of life and surround myself with people that supported me. I needed to recognize the moments - both good and frustrating - that made me who I am. I’m honored to share many of these reflection points and introduce you to some amazing working moms who will impart their perspectives, all while having some fun along the way! Find more information at www.lacyjungman.com StoryMoments, LLC

  1. 4 JUN

    50. Living Your Dreams and Focusing on Your Priorities. Recognizing When to Pause and When to Pivot

    As a working mom, it’s easy to get caught up in a whirlwind of commitments and obligations. From professional responsibilities to personal goals, we often find ourselves juggling an endless list of tasks. In the midst of the chaos, it’s important to recognize the importance of pausing, reflecting, and reprioritizing. Sometimes in our careers we take a step back, while other times we take a huge leap forward. Similarly, as our children grow, we find ourselves in phases where we can lean into our career because of their independence and other times when they simply need more time and energy from us. Through it all, though, remember why you started. What was your dream? The one that gets you energized and out of bed thinking about? Don’t lose sight of your dream...even if you need to hit pause for a moment. I am living proof that pause does not coincide with failure. A pause in life doesn’t have to be goodbye or a pivot, it can simply be a holding place.  Thank you, truly, for letting me be part of your working mom journey this past year. It’s time for me to hit pause on an area of life, to focus on others. You have been the best community and I look forward to coming back on air to connect with you in the future. Don’t Quit Your Daydream.

    13 min

  2. 28 MAY

    49. Why is it so Hard to Ask for Help?

    The Silent Struggle: Why Working Moms Hesitate to Ask for Help In today's fast-paced, achievement-oriented society, working moms face a unique and often overwhelming set of challenges. Juggling careers, households, parenting, and personal ambitions requires an extraordinary level of dedication and resilience. Despite all of the concentrated efforts, many find it difficult to ask for help. This reluctance is often rooted in a complex interplay of societal expectations, internalized beliefs, and practical concerns. The reality of asking for help is often vastly different from our internal fears and assumptions about how others will perceive us. This discrepancy can be understood through a phenomenon known as the "Spotlight Effect" and also relates to concepts like "Impostor Syndrome." Working moms might feel that asking for help will expose them as inadequate or unfit for their roles, even if this is far from the truth. They might believe others will see them as failing to meet their responsibilities, while in reality, others might see them as strong for recognizing and addressing their needs. Ready to grow past the difficulty of asking for help? Let's dive in!   ******** For the direct links shared on this episode and previous shows, click below! Pre-order my new book: The Working Mom Blend Rent the Runway Discount Code Join my community: Working Mom Moments Facebook Group Get the latest - Email Newsletter: www.lacyjungman.com/insider  Connect with me: info@lacyjungman.com  Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacyjungman/  If you're ready to create the work life blend you've always dreamed of, I'm here for you! Grab time on my calendar for coaching here.

    17 min

  3. 21 MAY

    48. When Boundaries Aren't Enough & You Can't Keep Up

    You put boundaries in place to protect your time and priorities...but why does it seem like you're living in hustle culture, treading water and barely keeping up? Weren't those boundaries to keep us from getting to this pace of life in the first place? If you're anything like me, you think you're coming at life from a strategic perspective where you're making decisions that are best for your time and family. But more often than not, we find small pockets of decisions that need to be made that can compromise the well intended parameters. Before we know it, we're living life in a dead-out sprint rather than a sustainable jog.  We're frustrated, overwhelmed and feeling like the busyness is getting the better of us.  If this sounds like you, know that you're in good company. We all start out with great intentions, but somewhere between decision and action...we can easily get diverted. If you're living life in the fast lane even though you've set your boundaries...this episode is for you. Let's dive in!   ******** For the direct links shared on this episode and previous shows, click below! Rent the Runway Discount Code Pre-order my new book: The Working Mom Blend Like this episode and want more?! Join my community: Working Mom Moments Facebook Group Get the latest - Email Newsletter: www.lacyjungman.com/insider  Connect with me: info@lacyjungman.com  Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacyjungman/  If you're ready to create the work life blend you've always dreamed of, I'm here for you! Grab time on my calendar for coaching here.

    15 min

  4. 14 MAY

    47. Never Enough Time? 3 Things to Build into Your Routine Today

    One of the most common frustrations for the working moms I talk with, is centered around not having enough time. Have you ever said any of the following: There's never enough time in the day There's not enough time to get it all done There's never enough time for me to do anything for myself There's not even enough time to get in quality sleep I can't find the time to be a wife, mom, employee and take care of myself I'm not spending as much time with my kids as I would like   If any of these lines sound like something that's ran across your thoughts before, you are not alone. In fact, this episode is for you.  In this episode, I share the three things I'm loving right now that help me better manage my time and energy...so that I can spend it in areas that I'd rather prioritize. For the direct links shared on this episode click below! Rent the Runway Discount Code Pre-order my new book: The Working Mom Blend ******** Like this episode and want more?! Join my community: Working Mom Moments Facebook Group Get the latest - Email Newsletter: www.lacyjungman.com/insider  Connect with me: info@lacyjungman.com  Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacyjungman/  If you're ready to create the work life blend you've always dreamed of, I'm here for you! Grab time on my calendar for coaching here.

    18 min

  5. 7 MAY

    46. Overthinking, Overwhelmed and Exhausted, Part 2

    Ever had one of those moments that replayed over and over in your mind? Before you know it, you’ve become consumed with what happened, what you could have done or said differently, and how other’s must have perceived you? Welcome to the overthinking club! Overthinking so often leads to feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion. And guess what, we have resources to help us dig our way out of this negative pattern!  In today’s episode we’re talking about two strategies to help you refocus and on what’s important and stop the talk tracks happening in your mind once and for all (or at least put them on pause for a while).

    18 min

  6. 30 APR

    45. Overthinking, Overwhelmed and Exhausted, Part 1

    Ever find yourself trapped in a whirlwind of thoughts, endlessly analyzing situations until your brain feels like mush? You’re not alone. Overthinking has become somewhat of an epidemic among women today, and I’ve certainly felt its grip tightening around my mind more one too many times. What I’ve learned is the distinct correlation between overthinking, overwhelm and exhaustion. Today, we’re walking through exactly what it is and how the mind is connected to the body. If you consider yourself an over-thinker...this episode is for you!

    17 min

  7. 23 APR

    44. How to Get More Time and Have Less Guilt

    Have you ever found yourself thinking that the grass must be greener on the other side of the fence?  Whether that grass resembles the idea of a new job or dreaming of a better marriage...we often look to big changes that can give us satisfaction. Sometimes, though, the grass is actually green where we’re at, and we only need to make a few minor modifications to live the life we’ve always dreamed.  Join me as we walk through an unconventional approach to boundaries. If you’re looking to reduce the stress, guilt and time lost...this episode is for you.

    15 min

  8. 16 APR

    43. Can Working Moms Really Have It All?

    We’ve been told working moms can have it all...but is that really true?  On today’s episode, we’re looking at this notion from several viewpoints.  What does ”having it all” mean to you? And how can you achieve it? Pop in those earbuds and let’s dig in!

    19 min
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Are you questioning your decision to be a working mom? Have you wrestled with working mom guilt or trying to keep up with it all? Do you struggle to find work-life balance? Does the mental load of juggling motherhood and career exhaust you? Are you finally ready to thrive at home and at work? In this podcast you’ll find real talk and honest conversation around the struggles and beauty of being a working mom. There are so many moments that come to mind when blending motherhood and career. Some moments are beautiful while others are painful. Moments where you feel like you have it all together, and those times when you feel overwhelmed. Moments are what make us who we are. Through focusing on identity work, gaining clarity on what you want and exploration of new approaches, listeners will have a fresh and insightful take on the journey of working motherhood. If you’re ready to remove working-mom guilt (or at least drop it down a notch!) and thrive both at home and your career, you’re in the right place! Hey there, I’m Lacy. As a working mom of four boys, I know what it’s like to pursue a career in tandem with motherhood. While raising our crew alongside my husband, I held a variety of individual contributor and executive roles in both startup and corporate environments. Being a working mom is hard. At times I felt like I had it all together and other times, I felt like I was letting everyone down. I found myself chasing perfection and the elusive work/life balance we’ve been conditioned to pursue. I was treading water and felt like I was letting everyone down. I finally realized I needed to shift my mindset and the lens with which I viewed my relationship with work and motherhood. To do this, I had to get clarity on several aspects of life and surround myself with people that supported me. I needed to recognize the moments - both good and frustrating - that made me who I am. I’m honored to share many of these reflection points and introduce you to some amazing working moms who will impart their perspectives, all while having some fun along the way! Find more information at www.lacyjungman.com StoryMoments, LLC

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