Steel Roses Podcast

Jenny Benitez
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Steel Roses is a podcast created for women by women. Social pressures for women are constant. Professionals, stay at home moms, working moms, we are here to tell you that you are not alone! This podcasts primary focus is providing real honest content shedding light on the daily struggles of women while also elevating women's voices. All women are experiencing similar pressures and hurdles, and yet, no one is talking out in the open. If these topics continue to only exist as whispered conversations then we further permeate a culture of judgement and shame.  Join Jenny weekly as she discusses topics that effect women in a relatable, honest way. 

  1. 1d ago

    Why Women Feel Resentful in Marriage: The Invisible Labor No One Sees

    Send us Fan Mail The hardest part of marriage is not always the big arguments. Sometimes, it is the quiet, exhausting reality of being the person who remembers everything, notices everything, plans everything, and fixes everything—only to hear “What’s for dinner?” when you are already running on empty. In this episode of Steel Roses, we have an honest conversation about the invisible labor and mental load many women carry in marriage, motherhood, and the household. We explore why seemingly small moments—towels left in the hallway, repeated dinner questions, unfinished chores, or having to constantly delegate—can feel like evidence that your effort is not being noticed or appreciated. I also unpack the complicated tension between holding strong feminist and independent beliefs while still valuing aspects of a traditional family structure. When expectations, roles, and appreciation are not openly discussed, that internal conflict can quickly turn into frustration, loneliness, and resentment in marriage. Then, we move into the realities of being a work-from-home mom during the summer: children constantly interrupting, professional responsibilities competing with family needs, and the guilt that hits when your child asks why you are always working. We discuss what it means to become the emotional and logistical “lifeline” of your family—and why that role can feel like both a privilege and an overwhelming burden. You will also hear how taking a simple 10-minute pause can help regulate stress, interrupt resentment, and give you space to reset before the pressure becomes too much. This episode is for working moms, overwhelmed wives, and women carrying the invisible mental load who are tired of feeling unseen, underappreciated, and responsible for keeping everything together. Listen now, subscribe to Steel Roses, share this episode with a woman who needs to feel understood, and leave a review to help more women find these honest conversations about marriage, motherhood, mental load, and working mom burnout. Support the show Love this content? Check out our links below for more! Linktr.ee Content Instagram YouTube Jenny's LinkedIn

  2. Jul 15

    Motherhood Makes Women Better Leaders: What the 2026 Maternal Strengths Report Reveals

    Send us Fan Mail Download the maternal strengths report What if motherhood doesn’t make women less effective at work—but actually strengthens the skills that make them exceptional leaders? In this episode of the Steel Roses Podcast, we explore the findings from the 2026 Maternal Strengths Report and examine how working mothers rate their professional capabilities before and after having children. The results challenge the outdated belief that motherhood reduces a woman’s focus, ambition, productivity, or leadership potential. We break down the most significant skills mothers report developing, including time management, prioritization, communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, trust-building, and leadership. When time and energy are limited, working moms often become highly skilled at identifying what matters most, completing high-impact work, setting boundaries, and navigating competing demands. I also share a personal salary negotiation experience that changed the way I advocate for compensation, flexibility, and professional value. But if motherhood strengthens so many valuable workplace skills, why are mothers still viewed through a professional deficit lens? We discuss how workplace culture often confuses visibility with productivity, availability with leadership, and flexibility with a lack of commitment. We also explore practical ways employers can better support working mothers, retain experienced talent, strengthen leadership pipelines, and evaluate performance based on outcomes rather than hours spent in the office. This episode is for working moms, women leaders, managers, HR professionals, and anyone interested in maternal leadership, career development, workplace equity, flexible work, employee retention, and creating healthier workplace cultures. Subscribe to the Steel Roses Podcast, share this episode with a leader who needs to hear it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Support the show Love this content? Check out our links below for more! Linktr.ee Content Instagram YouTube Jenny's LinkedIn

  3. Jul 10

    ADHD in Women: Late Diagnosis, Medication Rules, and Real-Life Coping

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Steel Roses Podcast, I’m sharing my adult ADHD diagnosis journey and what it felt like to connect the dots after my kids began the ADHD evaluation process for school support. We talk about what ADHD can look like in women, the gap between doing well in school and still struggling, and the coping strategies I used growing up, including flashcards, memorization tricks, and working twice as hard to keep up. I also get honest about the frustrating barriers to ADHD medication, including in-person appointment requirements, long drives, work conflicts, and the admin burden that can make treatment feel overwhelming before it even starts. Then I share what is helping me right now: short daily morning workouts with my husband. Keeping exercise to 20 minutes has made it sustainable, and I’m noticing better focus during the day while I continue to navigate hormones, weight gain, diet, and women’s health. If you are weighing ADHD medication, exercise, lifestyle changes, or a mix of supports, this episode is an honest look at building something that actually fits real life. Support the show Love this content? Check out our links below for more! Linktr.ee Content Instagram YouTube Jenny's LinkedIn

  4. Jul 8

    Working Mom Guilt: Missing School Moments and Carrying the Mental Load

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Steel Roses Podcast, I’m sharing the working mom guilt that hit after I missed two important school moments for my kids in the span of two weeks. From a student council speech that never got written in time to missing my son on stage at Battle of the Books, these moments made me rethink what it really means to be present. We talk about the mental load of motherhood, ADHD, family schedules, work deadlines, school responsibilities, and the feeling that your brain has 100 browser tabs open at once. When you are carrying too much, something eventually drops. This conversation is about mom guilt, parenting mistakes, burnout, and learning when to close a few tabs so you can show up where it counts most. If you are a working mom trying to manage it all, this episode is your reminder that you are not alone. Support the show Love this content? Check out our links below for more! Linktr.ee Content Instagram YouTube Jenny's LinkedIn

  5. Jul 7

    The Working Mom Shuffle: Career, Kids, Mom Guilt, and Boundarie

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Steel Roses Podcast, I hit record from my car and get a real-time reminder of working mom life when my daughter calls mid-recording. That moment leads into an honest conversation about mom guilt, career pressure, work-life balance, and the daily shuffle of trying to be present at home while still showing up professionally. I share what it looks like to travel from the Jersey Shore to New York for client meetings while keeping the family running, the pressure working moms feel to “choose,” and the guilt that comes with missing important moments. We also talk about practical ways to make it work, including boundaries, efficiency, family time, and returning to work after bedtime when needed. For every working mom navigating motherhood, career, burnout, and the mental load, this episode is your reminder: it is possible, and you are not alone. Support the show Love this content? Check out our links below for more! Linktr.ee Content Instagram YouTube Jenny's LinkedIn

  6. Jun 4

    Is Vaping Really 95% Safer Than Smoking? The Truth About Nicotine, Health Risks, and Harm Reduction

    Send us Fan Mail The Easy Way to Quit Smoking Is vaping really 95% safer than smoking cigarettes? That claim is everywhere, but what does it actually mean — and what is it leaving out? In this episode, we break down the viral “vaping is 95% safer than cigarettes” statistic, where it came from, and why it is often misunderstood as meaning vaping has only 5% of the risk. We talk about the difference between expert estimates, harm reduction messaging, and long-term health data — because when it comes to vaping, nicotine addiction, and your body, the fine print matters. We also look honestly at the harm reduction argument. For adults who smoke combustible cigarettes, switching completely to vaping may reduce exposure to many toxic chemicals created by burning tobacco. But dual use — vaping while still smoking — can limit or erase that benefit. And because vapes are easy to use, highly accessible, and often flavored, nicotine intake can increase quickly without people realizing it. This episode also explores the health risks of vaping beyond nicotine addiction. Vape aerosol is not just harmless water vapor. Nicotine can impact heart rate, blood pressure, sleep, mood, anxiety, and addiction pathways, and it is especially concerning for teens and young adults whose brains are still developing. We also discuss why health organizations like the CDC and American Heart Association continue to warn about possible cardiovascular, lung, and long-term health concerns linked to vaping. If you are vaping, trying to quit, or wondering whether vaping is actually safer than cigarettes, this episode offers a no-spin look at what we know, what we do not know yet, and what finally helped me quit. Subscribe for more honest health conversations, share this episode with someone who vapes, and leave a review with your take: should vaping ads be allowed to say “95% safer”? Support the show Love this content? Check out our links below for more! Linktr.ee Content Instagram YouTube Jenny's LinkedIn

  7. Jun 1

    Perimenopause, ADHD, Anxiety, and the Battle With Late-Night Snacking

    Send us Fan Mail Your brain can know the “right” choice and still want the cupcakes at 10 PM. In this episode of Steel Roses Podcast, we get honest about emotional eating, late-night snacking, food cravings, anxiety, motivation, hormones, ADHD, perimenopause, and the habits that show up exactly when we feel the least prepared to fight them. We talk about the gap between knowing what supports your health and actually choosing it when stress, exhaustion, hormones, or old coping patterns take over. From hormone cycles and the luteal phase to the way perimenopause and ADHD can impact mood, focus, impulse control, cravings, and self-regulation, this conversation explores why self-awareness is not just a wellness buzzword — it is a survival skill for women’s mental health. We also share a personal story about lifelong weight swings, disordered eating patterns, food addiction, emotional eating, and the constant tug-of-war between wanting change and falling back into familiar habits. One practical takeaway is a simple nightly self-talk strategy that can interrupt late-night snacking, reduce food guilt, and create space for a better choice in the morning. This episode also looks at the bigger picture of midlife wellness for women, including nutrition, reducing processed foods, consistent exercise, prevention, and caring for your body before a health scare forces you to pay attention. A sudden loss of a colleague in his mid-40s is a reminder that life can change quickly, and that self-care, movement, and healthier habits are worth taking seriously now. Then we move into anxiety management with a real example of travel anxiety: the chest tightness, throat pressure, racing thoughts, and worst-case scenarios that can take over before a trip. We walk through a practical step-by-step anxiety tool: name the anxiety attack, regulate your nervous system with slow breathing, use a focus anchor like a fidget, and keep moving forward even when anxiety is loud. If you have ever struggled with emotional eating, anxiety, food guilt, hormone-related mood changes, ADHD, perimenopause symptoms, or the frustration of knowing what to do but not always being able to do it, this episode is for you. You are not broken. You are human, and you can practice your way forward. Subscribe to Steel Roses Podcast, share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review with the habit you are wor Support the show Love this content? Check out our links below for more! Linktr.ee Content Instagram YouTube Jenny's LinkedIn

  8. May 29

    When Your Past Shapes Your Future: Healing, Choice, and Responsibility

    Send us Fan Mail Two brothers grow up with the same alcoholic father, yet their lives take completely different paths. When asked why, both give the same answer: “Because of my father.” That story opens the door to a powerful conversation about trauma, resilience, personal responsibility, and how our perception of the past can shape the choices we make in the present. In this episode of Steel Roses Podcast, we explore how childhood trauma, abuse, assault, and painful family patterns can influence the way we see ourselves, trust others, cope with stress, and build our lives. Trauma does not make someone weak, but it can wire our beliefs, reactions, relationships, and sense of safety in ways that are hard to untangle without support. Healing takes work, and support matters. We also talk about what it means to turn pain into purpose. Whether it is breaking generational cycles for your children, building a safer and more stable life, or helping other women who are still living in survival mode, trauma can become a catalyst for change. I reflect on past guests who have transformed violence, fear, and hardship into advocacy, strength, and purpose — reminding us that recovery is possible and resilience is real. This conversation also explores women’s financial independence, family separation, motherhood, and the lessons our children absorb by watching us work, struggle, rebuild, and succeed. Are we chasing stability from a place of fear, or are we building a life rooted in hope, freedom, and self-worth? If you have ever felt torn between honoring what happened to you and choosing to move forward, this episode is for you. Listen now, subscribe to Steel Roses Podcast, share this episode with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a review with one thing you are choosing to change next.  #trauma healing, childhood trauma, generational trauma, breaking generational cycles, resilience after trauma, healing after abuse, women’s empowerment, financial independence for women, survival mode, personal growth podcast, motherhood and resilience, overcoming trauma, trauma recovery, family patterns, women’s podcast, Steel Roses Podcast.  Support the show Love this content? Check out our links below for more! Linktr.ee Content Instagram YouTube Jenny's LinkedIn

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Steel Roses is a podcast created for women by women. Social pressures for women are constant. Professionals, stay at home moms, working moms, we are here to tell you that you are not alone! This podcasts primary focus is providing real honest content shedding light on the daily struggles of women while also elevating women's voices. All women are experiencing similar pressures and hurdles, and yet, no one is talking out in the open. If these topics continue to only exist as whispered conversations then we further permeate a culture of judgement and shame.  Join Jenny weekly as she discusses topics that effect women in a relatable, honest way. 

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  • Creator
    Jenny Benitez
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    237
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Steel Roses Podcast
  • Show Website
    Steel Roses Podcast

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