Becoming You with Suzy Welch Sometimes Getting Unstuck Takes Getting Real First: A Mailbag Episode
Nov 18, 2025
In this engaging discussion, a stay-at-home mom grapples with losing her identity amid motherhood. The host highlights the complexities of values versus virtues when a listener seeks permission to quit her job after a short stint. Tough love encourages discerning right from wrong in her decision-making. Additionally, a 73-year-old listener learns that the journey of self-discovery is everlasting, even in retirement. The conversation wraps up with some light-hearted pet peeves and playful anecdotes, reminding everyone that growth knows no age.
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Love And Loss Can Coexist In Motherhood
- Motherhood can simultaneously ignite deep love and feelings of being trapped or bored.
- Naming conflicting values clarifies why you feel stuck and lets you negotiate a better balance.
Name Values And Carve Out Time
- Identify and name your values so you can see where conflicts lie and negotiate with your family.
- Schedule protected time for hobbies or avocations and fight for that balance week-to-week and month-to-month.
Rank Values And Make Tough Choices
- Rank your values honestly and make hard structural decisions if necessary.
- If achievement ranks higher, consider returning to work and accept trade-offs rather than constant daily negotiation.