59. How Can I OWN The Decision That's Best for Me in THIS Season as A “Stay-at-Home” or “Working” Mom? With Neha Ruch

Ever felt like your identity was tied to your job? In this episode, I sat down with Neha Ruch, the founder of Mother Untitled which supports women who have paused their careers to focus on motherhood. She breaks down the concept of the "power pause". We explore how to balance being a stay-at-home and working mom. It can be so easy for us to lose our identity to motherhood or our career. This episode is full of ways to connect back to yourself, grow, and have more fulfillment no matter what this season of motherhood looks like for you. Plus, Neha shares how to navigate the conversation with your partner about potentially pausing your career, to get on the same page for what feels best for your family in different seasons. Motherhood is a long game, and it’s okay to shift your focus as your children grow. Mandatory Disclaimer: Total Health membership includes services initiated and performed by third-party clinicians and lab providers through the 23andMe platform. Additional terms and conditions also apply. See 23andme.com to learn more. Total Health Membership is unavailable to residents of HI, NJ, NY, RI, and US territories. Sponsor:  23andMe+ Total Health - Take charge of your health with advanced genetic screening and personalized health plans. Get 10% off at 23andme.com/healingher HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How motherhood can be a chance for your personal growth and self-discovery. 04:00 What inspired you to start Mother Untitled? 07:00 The stigma Neha faced for pausing her career to focus on motherhood. 09:45 How do you take time for yourself as well as the demands of motherhood? 15:45 Why rest and self-care are top priorities during motherhood. 18:30 How to handle the emotional and mental demands of parenting.  21:45 How to communicate the decision to pause your career to your partner. 29:00 The "gray area" between stay-at-home and working mothers. 32:30 The blessings and the burdens of the “gray area”. 37:00 How motherhood can lead to major self-discovery and healing. 44:30 How to get more resources for your journey in motherhood. RESOURCES + LINKS Pre-order your “The Power Pause” HERE Subscribe to Mother Untitled Newsletter HERE Join the Healing Her Membership to heal and gain clarity in community! Go to - Ashleylemieux.com/membership Apply for 1:1 coaching with Ashley Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Neha Ruch: @motheruntitled Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices