33 min

Two Roles, One Woman: Surviving the Split with Michelle Meehan The Eternal Optimist

    • Self-Improvement

Michelle Meehan, a high-flying media executive and a devoted mother, courageously opens up about her journey of balancing the demanding scales of career success and family life. Michelle discusses the hardships of maintaining her identity through the trials of motherhood and the corporate world, telling how she reshaped her life's priorities following the birth of her children. Her story is a powerful testament to the resilience required to redefine personal success and happiness in the face of societal expectations and internal conflicts. Tune in to discover how Michelle found a harmonious blend of professional ambition and familial love, providing inspiration and courage to anyone walking the tightrope between public achievement and private fulfillment.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Welcome to Eternal Optimism!00:00:30 - Introducing Michelle: Triumphs & Trials00:01:46 - The Working Mom Balancing Act00:03:15 - Michelle's Story: Achievements Amidst Adversity00:04:00 - Juggling Responsibilities: Work Ethic vs. Motherhood00:06:15 - Overcoming the Guilt of Work-Life Balance00:08:12 - Overcoming Depression with Support00:09:00 - A New Beginning: When Opportunity Knocks00:11:15 - Michelle's Strategies for Mental Wellness00:13:30 - Finding Success in New Realms00:15:45 - Michelle Discusses Love, Life, and the Pursuit of Happiness00:17:15 - The Love Story That Helped Michelle Heal00:22:05 - Values in Action: Michelle’s Community Work00:24:56 - Mentorship: Lifting Others as You Rise00:27:31 - Navigating Identity & High Achievement00:29:27 - Michelle’s Favorites: Music, Books, and Optimism
Links And Resources:
Michelle on LinkedIn
Recommended Books:
Untamed by Glennon DoyleHarry Potter booksMove Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out. by Tracey Lovejoy and Shannon Lucas
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Michelle Meehan, a high-flying media executive and a devoted mother, courageously opens up about her journey of balancing the demanding scales of career success and family life. Michelle discusses the hardships of maintaining her identity through the trials of motherhood and the corporate world, telling how she reshaped her life's priorities following the birth of her children. Her story is a powerful testament to the resilience required to redefine personal success and happiness in the face of societal expectations and internal conflicts. Tune in to discover how Michelle found a harmonious blend of professional ambition and familial love, providing inspiration and courage to anyone walking the tightrope between public achievement and private fulfillment.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Welcome to Eternal Optimism!00:00:30 - Introducing Michelle: Triumphs & Trials00:01:46 - The Working Mom Balancing Act00:03:15 - Michelle's Story: Achievements Amidst Adversity00:04:00 - Juggling Responsibilities: Work Ethic vs. Motherhood00:06:15 - Overcoming the Guilt of Work-Life Balance00:08:12 - Overcoming Depression with Support00:09:00 - A New Beginning: When Opportunity Knocks00:11:15 - Michelle's Strategies for Mental Wellness00:13:30 - Finding Success in New Realms00:15:45 - Michelle Discusses Love, Life, and the Pursuit of Happiness00:17:15 - The Love Story That Helped Michelle Heal00:22:05 - Values in Action: Michelle’s Community Work00:24:56 - Mentorship: Lifting Others as You Rise00:27:31 - Navigating Identity & High Achievement00:29:27 - Michelle’s Favorites: Music, Books, and Optimism
Links And Resources:
Michelle on LinkedIn
Recommended Books:
Untamed by Glennon DoyleHarry Potter booksMove Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out. by Tracey Lovejoy and Shannon Lucas
Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

33 min