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Working Mumma

Carina O’Brien
Motherhood
Parenting
Mental Load
Work-Life Balance
Mental Health
Self-Care
Mum Guilt
Childcare
Communication
Career Development
Relationships
Imposter Syndrome
Education
Gender Norms
Superwoman Syndrome
Matrescence
Social Support
Emotional Intelligence
Gender Equality
Flexible Working

Working Mumma is the go-to podcast for women navigating the juggle of motherhood and career, especially during the return-to-work period after maternity leave. Whether you’re preparing to head back to work, already in the thick of the transition, or in the first few years of rediscovering your professional self, this podcast is your toolkit for clarity, confidence, and connection.Hosted by Carina ... more

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Latest Episodes

When a relationship ends, it’s not just the romantic partnership that dissolves - it’s the version of the life you imagined. For working mums, that loss can feel even heavier. You’re juggling career responsibilities, managing the daily needs of your ... more

Are you caught in a constant loop of “I should be doing more”? In this reflective episode, Carina unpacks why the word "should" has become the secret source of guilt for working mums and how to replace it with kinder, more empowering language.

Carin... more

What happens when you’re managing a busy job or running a business and quietly going through IVF at the same time?

In this powerful episode, Carina sits down with Marianne Marchesi, founder and Managing Director of Legalite, to talk about the emotio... more

Have you ever caught yourself saying “I’ll just do it,” or “I don’t want to upset anyone,” or you’re simply tired of trying to do it all perfectly?

This episode is your permission slip to stop being the good girl, and start being YOU.

Dr Michelle M... more

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Recent Guests

Gabriella Pomare
Family lawyer and co-parent
Episode: How to Co-Parent After Separation Navigating Divorce, Work, and Motherhood with Dignity
Marianne Marchesi
Founder and managing director of Legalite, one of Australia's most innovative law firms.
Legalite
Episode: Balancing IVF and a Career - How do you keep it all together? with Marianne Marchesi
Dr. Michelle McQuaid
Expert in positive psychology and author
Good Girl Game Changers
Episode: The “Good Girl” Conditioning That’s Burning Women Out with Dr. Michelle McQuaid
Dr. Kaitlin Harkess
Clinical psychologist, yoga teacher, and researcher specializing in mind-body connection and somatic well-being
Author of The Somatic Workbook for Nervous System Regulation and Anxiety Relief
Episode: Feeling Tired, Overloaded and Burnt out? How you can restore your energy with Dr. Kaitlin Harkess
Gen Muir
Parenting expert and social worker, mother of four boys
Connected Parenting
Episode: THROWBACK: "Helping Your Kids Thrive Through Transitions (and How It Helps You Too) with Gen Muir
Sarah Gibbins
Leadership coach, HR strategist, and mum of four
Neon People
Episode: How to Reclaim Your Identity in Motherhood When Returning to Work
Emma McLean
Executive coach, speaker, and founder of Works for Everyone
Works for Everyone
Episode: The Motherhood Penalty and The Impact on your Career with Emma McLean
Lauren Parrot
Founder of BubbaDesk and mother of two young boys, Charles and Harvey.
BubbaDesk
Episode: How proximity of care for your child can support your return to work after maternity leave with Lauren from BubbaDesk
Leah Ruppanner
Professor of Sociology at the University of Melbourne, gender equity champion
University of Melbourne
Episode: Lighten Your Mental Load, Ditch the Mum Guilt, and Rethink Care with Professor Leah Ruppanner

Host

Carina O'Brien
Host of the Working Mumma podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Help with the messy middle

    There’s no one way to get work life balance, which makes it really hard to negotiate all the best parts in the middle. So great to have Carina offering this podcast as a way to connect mothers in this boat so we can support each other.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeanneTran
    Australia2 years ago
  • You came along just as I needed you

    If you’re a mumma and you work. You need this podcast. Thank you so much. Can’t thank you enough.

    So much comfort and advice on my commutes to work, you have helped me in so many moments of overwhelm and made me feel like I’m not alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kristylee S
    Australia2 years ago
  • Informative and Interesting

    Being working mother is not an easy task, but this great show helps me feel like it’s possible to find that delicate balance between professional and family priorities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sarahtonin.wm
    United States3 years ago
  • Every working Mumma needs this!

    Thank you Carina for creating a podcast that every Mumma needs.

    Always great topics on #mumlife wether it be career advice, mindset, work life balance. Always helpful x

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikhaila The Coach
    Australia4 years ago
  • Love!

    Great podcast thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @_littleessentials
    Australia4 years ago

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Feedback emphasizes the sense of community fostered by the host's supportive approach.
Many feel empowered by the discussions surrounding work-life balance and motherhood.
Listeners appreciate the relatable content and expert insights provided in the episodes.
Listeners value the practical strategies and encouragement offered to manage parenting and professional challenges.

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How to Co-Parent After Separation Navigating Divorce, Work, and Motherhood with Dignity
Q: What tools or strategies would you suggest for those newly separated?
Remember you're not alone, build your support system, and understand that separation does not mean failure. It's a chance to rebuild and create a new family dynamic.
How to Co-Parent After Separation Navigating Divorce, Work, and Motherhood with Dignity
Q: What should individuals keep in mind when introducing new partners to their children after separation?
Take it slow and only introduce new partners when you feel secure in that relationship. Protect your child's emotions by ensuring they feel safe before introducing someone new.
How to Co-Parent After Separation Navigating Divorce, Work, and Motherhood with Dignity
Q: How can we manage children's emotions during a separation?
Model good communication and allow children to express themselves without feeling guilty about the situation. Reassurance that they didn't cause the separation is crucial.
How to Co-Parent After Separation Navigating Divorce, Work, and Motherhood with Dignity
Q: What are common pitfalls and hurdles that people face when going through this transition from a couple to co-parents?
The hardest part is letting go of the old identity of being partners and rebuilding as co-parents while keeping the children at the forefront of their minds.
Feeling Tired, Overloaded and Burnt out? How you can restore your energy with Dr. Kaitlin Harkess
Q: What can we do if we're at a 10 out of 10 stress level?
Engage in dynamic activities like sprints or jumping jacks to release that energy before moving into calmer techniques like slow breathing.

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This podcast offers an invaluable resource for women balancing the demands of motherhood and career, particularly during the critical transition of returning to the workforce after maternity leave. Episodes include insightful interviews with experts and relatable discussions on important topics such as work-life balance, mental health, parenting strategies, and personal identity shifts. The content is likely to resonate with many listeners who feel the weight of juggling family responsibilities with professional ambitions, providing practical tools and encouragement throughout their journeys. Unique to this podcast is its focus on community support, affirming to working mothers that they are not alone in their struggles and victories.

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1. Ready or Not
2. The Imperfects
3. Beyond the Bump
4. Life Uncut
5. Parenting Out Loud

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Working Mumma launched 6 years ago and published 186 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Working Mumma include:

1. Gabriella Pomare
2. Marianne Marchesi
3. Dr. Michelle McQuaid
4. Dr. Kaitlin Harkess
5. Gen Muir
6. Sarah Gibbins
7. Emma McLean
8. Lauren Parrot

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