The Mental Health Working Moms' Gripe SessionThe Mental Health Working Moms' Gripe Session
Anatomy of Addiction
Working mums discuss the challenges of balancing careers with parenting, sharing stories about delegation, guilt, and maintaining identity.
35:02•7 Dec 2025
Balancing Act: Working Mums Share Their Struggles and Wins
Episode Overview
- Delegation is key to managing responsibilities.
- Letting go of perfectionism can reduce stress.
- Community support is vital for working parents.
- Balancing work and family requires constant adjustments.
- Maintaining personal identity is crucial.
“It's like giving a scale away to everyone, and you don't know how to keep your own pretty sparkly scale.”
What happens when the pressures of motherhood and demanding careers collide? In this episode of 'Anatomy of Addiction', Tracy Rogers, Rae Green, Katie Vokes, and Gail Hall open up about the trials and triumphs of being working mums in high-stress jobs. They tackle everything from bedtime tears to the infamous Rainbow Fish analogy, revealing how they juggle professional responsibilities while raising children.
With a touch of humour, they share stories of navigating childcare logistics and the constant guilt that comes with balancing work and family life. Rae Green reflects on the importance of delegation and letting go of perfectionism, while Katie Vokes discusses the challenges of maintaining her identity amidst the chaos. The conversation is peppered with relatable anecdotes, like leaving the QR code for child pickup in a Ziploc bag or turning a couch into a makeshift crib.
The episode offers a raw look at the mental load carried by working mums and the societal expectations they face. It's a candid discussion about embracing imperfections and finding strength in community support. So, if you're a working parent or simply curious about the juggling act, this episode is a must-listen. What's your biggest challenge as a working parent?
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