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Working Mumma

Carina O’Brien
Work-Life Balance
Motherhood
Mental Load
Working Mothers
Childcare
Burnout
Parenting
Mum Guilt
Mental Health
Matrescence
Maternity Leave
Self-Care
Flexible Work
Gender Equality
Covid-19
Imposter Syndrome
Parental Leave
Career Development
Flexible Working
Communication

Working Mumma is the podcast redefining what it means to build and have a career after having children. From the emotional rollercoaster of returning to work, to navigating identity shifts, rebuilding confidence, pay, flexibility and redesigning work to match your new life, where real stories and practical strategies meet. Because motherhood doesn’t end ambition - it reshapes it.

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Latest Episodes

Returning to work after maternity leave is often portrayed as the final hurdle for new mothers, but what if it's actually just the beginning of a much more complex journey?

In this eye-opening episode, Carina challenges the common narrative and reve... more

Do you feel like you have to choose between being a good mum and having a meaningful career?

Carina speaks with clinical psychologist and executive coach Dr. Anne Welsh, a mum of four who specialises in maternal mental health and works with women in... more

Most conversations about returning to work after maternity leave focus on the return itself: the first day back, childcare drop-off, the mental load of becoming "mum and professional" again overnight. But what about six or twelve months later, when t... more

Have you ever returned to work after parental leave and found yourself saying: “I should just be grateful I have my job back” even when the role doesn’t fit your life anymore?

That feeling has a name. It’s good girl conditioning. And it’s one of the... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Anne Welsh
Clinical psychologist, executive coach, and author
Episode: Why does "ambitious mother" feel like a contradiction? How to reclaim your ambition after kids, with Dr. Anne Welsh
Caitlin Judd
Business consultant, coach, podcast host, and author
Author of Good Girl; consultant to high-achieving women
Episode: The Good Girl Trap: Why So Many Working Mums Are Burnt Out, Overwhelmed and Doing Too Much
Kat Francis
Leadership coach for ambitious women and working mums
CoachKat / coachkat.com.au
Episode: You're Not Less Ambitious. The World Around You Just Hasn't Caught Up Yet With Kat Francis
Amanda Jackson
Founder of Motherhood and Matrescence; author of the book Motherhood and Matrescence
Motherhood and Matrescence
Episode: Why Don't I Feel Like Me Anymore? Matrescence, Identity & Returning to Work with Amanda Jackson
Natalie McDonald
Founder of Working Addit; former LinkedIn editor, journalist, and content strategist
Working Addit
Episode: Feeling Lost Returning to Work After Maternity Leave? How to Rebuild Your Career Confidence with Natalie McDonald
Lisa Taylor
Family therapist and author of The Perfect Parent Trap
Strengthening Families Australia
Episode: How to drop perfection in motherhood without dropping your standards with Lisa Taylor
Michael Ray
Fatherhood advocate, speaker, writer; solo dad
Michael Ray's Solo Dad / Michael Ray
Episode: Carrying Most of the Mental Load? How to Get More Support at Home with Michael Ray
Rebecca Houghton
Leadership expert, keynote speaker, founder of Bold HR, author
Bold HR
Episode: How to Reclaim Your Career Identity & Confidence After Maternity Leave with Rebecca Houghton
Karis Dorrigan
Executive leader who has built a career across Qantas and Fairfax
Former Qantas and Fairfax executive
Episode: Made Redundant on Maternity Leave: Rebuilding Career, Confidence & Direction with Karis Dorrigan

Host

Carina O'Brien
Host of Working Mumma

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 77 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
    Australia3 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
    Australia5 years ago
  • Love!

    Great podcast thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @_littleessentials
    Australia5 years ago

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Guests provide diverse perspectives on leadership and family-friendly workplaces.
Listeners appreciate practical, actionable steps for everyday challenges.
Insightful, relatable takes on mom life and work balance.
The host offers compassionate, evidence-based guidance that validates caregiver experiences.
Positive, supportive community feel with practical tips for career design.

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Why does "ambitious mother" feel like a contradiction? How to reclaim your ambition after kids, with Dr. Anne Welsh
Q: What practical steps can a new mom take to discover what she wants now that she's a mom?
Start with small steps to name what you want and observe 'breadcrumbs of joy' in everyday moments, then test those ideas through small experiments and journaling.
Why does "ambitious mother" feel like a contradiction? How to reclaim your ambition after kids, with Dr. Anne Welsh
Q: How do you redefine ambition for mothers who feel torn between family and career?
Ambition is a web, not a ladder; it can include goals like connection and creativity alongside traditional markers of success, and it evolves as life changes.
How to drop perfection in motherhood without dropping your standards with Lisa Taylor
Q: What practical steps can a parent take today to start moving away from the perfection trap?
Start with awareness, be curious about your internal triggers, and practice the courage pause. Share honestly with your child what you're feeling, repair when you've spoken or acted poorly, and invite your child into the moment to reduce fear and increase connection.
Reflect: My Job No Longer Fit Me: Navigating Career Shifts After Motherhood”
Q: If someone is nearly returning into work and kind of where you were when you first returned, what would you say to them and what would be some tips or some techniques or tools to help them through that?
I would absolutely recommend that you take the time to listen to a podcast or read an article or be curious about that concept of the changing identity because it happens in small ways, it's in big ways, it really depends on circumstances and individuals.
Reflect: Tips to help you manage the mental load with Leah Ruppanner
Q: What can we do about mom guilt?
Guilt doesn't have to be synonymous with motherhood; awareness is powerful in combating this feeling.

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What is Working Mumma about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on navigating career and motherhood, with a steady stream of practical strategies for juggling work, identity shifts, and family life after having children. Across episodes, listeners hear about returning to work, boundary-setting, flexible arrangements, and systemic changes that support caregiving parents. Guests range from leadership coaches to founders and experts in matrescence, workplace culture, and parenting, offering concrete steps to rebuild confidence, redefine success, and design work around life. A standout angle is reframing common pressures—mental load, guilt, and perfectionism—into actionable routines and organizational practices that empower working mums.

The variety of topics and guest expertise makes it ... more

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2. Caitlin Judd
3. Kat Francis
4. Amanda Jackson
5. Natalie McDonald
6. Lisa Taylor
7. Michael Ray
8. Rebecca Houghton

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