In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Steele (aka The Corporate Mama) to talk about the myth of work-life balance and how Sarah strives for work-life fulfillment, the differences between being a working mom versus a working dad in the corporate world, and why a mandated parental leave across all workplaces would be a gamechanger. Sarah shares her best efficiency and self care advice for parents working from home, tools she implements to self-regulate intense emotions and manage ADHD as a parent, and the joy she still gets from cultivating her Corporate Mama community.
Key Takeaway / Points:
- On the myth of work-life balance and how Sarah strives for work-life fulfillment
- Sarah’s most challenging part of being a mother with a corporate job
- On the differences between being a working mom vs. working dad in the corporate world
- On the concept of a mandated parental leave
- Sarah’s advice for parents working from home and efficiency tips
- Sarah’s work with self-regulating intense emotions and ADHD as a parent
- How our children can be a mirror for ourselves
- How postpartum depression and anxiety can manifest as rage
- On the value of giving yourself time to regroup as a parent
- Sarah’s joy in building The Corporate Mama community
Read more about the study that Cameron mentions about the “Motherhood Penalty” and the “Father Bonus” here
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