Why Working Mums Are Not the Problem - The System Is And What Needs to Change

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly behind… like you’re failing at work, at home, or both…here is an episode for you.

Because here’s the truth: You are not the problem. The expectations of you are.

In this episode, I unpack why so many working mums feel overwhelmed, stretched, and stuck in a cycle of “trying harder”, and why it’s not about better time management or being more organised.

I chat about:

• The viral ABC post ""Working mums. The maths ain't mathing" and why it resonated so deeply
• The pressure of the “juggle” and why it’s actually a trap
• The mental load and invisible labour working mums carry every day
• The motherhood penalty and how it impacts careers, pay, and confidence
• Why workplaces, systems, and society haven’t caught up with modern families
• Breaking down what needs to change into 4 key areas and micro actions you can take today to create change

This episode reframes “mum guilt” as something much bigger: a system that was never designed to support working parents.

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