The Mother Load
The Mother Load
Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday. This series isn’t just for mums – it’s for anyone trying to make sense of where careers and motherhood intersect. Through candid conversations and lived experiences, we unpack the issues shaping everyday decisions - from childcare and career progression to guilt, ambition and the invisibl…Social links:
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Injecting yourself in the bathroom and smiling through work: the reality of IVF while at work
Two women share their journeys through IVF, miscarriage and the long road to motherhood Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday. This episode explores the difficult journey some women take to become mothers. Around one in si…
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Politician Rahayu Mahzam on mum guilt, screen time, social media algorithms
Mothers today have more advice than ever before. But when does helpful information become overwhelming, and what can we do about it? Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday. Social media has become a lifeline for many mothers -…
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2 mums on guilt, being the default parent and juggling work
We explore the cost of carrying it all - and how to lighten the load. Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday. For many mothers, every day is a balancing act: work emails, school messages, and trying to be fully present with the…
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'You don't have to do this perfectly to do it well': Working motherhood and mental health
How women navigate careers, caregiving and the expectations that come with both. Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday. We begin with a question many quietly ask themselves: Why does motherhood feel so overwhelming even when e…
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