Is "work-life balance" a realistic goal or a fictional ideal? In this episode of Whatever It Takes, Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft break down the illusion of the 50/50 split and unpack what it really takes to perform at the highest levels of sport, media, and parenthood. From the invisible costs of peak performance to navigating guilt and managing high-demand seasons, they share personal stories about trade-offs, shifting mindsets from balance to integration, and setting clear boundaries.

Is "work-life balance" a realistic goal or a fictional ideal? In this episode of Whatever It Takes, Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft break down the illusion of the 50/50 split and unpack what it really takes to perform at the highest levels of sport, media, and parenthood. From the invisible costs of peak performance to navigating guilt and managing high-demand seasons, they share personal stories about trade-offs, shifting mindsets from balance to integration, and setting clear boundaries.

Becoming champions and top-tier sports broadcasters doesn't come easy, and balancing that with motherhood and partnership is a masterclass in resilience.

 

Join USWNT legend Carli Lloyd and FOX Sports’ Jenny Taft for WHATEVER IT TAKES, a series where two friends who have been, and continue to be, at the top of their games discuss the week in sports, family, and the ever evolving definition of greatness.

Becoming champions and top-tier sports broadcasters doesn't come easy, and balancing that with motherhood and partnership is a masterclass in resilience.
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Join USWNT legend Carli Lloyd and FOX Sports&rsquo; Jenny Taft for WHATEVER IT TAKES, a series where two friends who have been, and continue to be, at the top of their games discuss the week in sports, family, and the ever evolving definition of greatness.

Whatever It Takes with Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft

The Myth of Having it All

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