If you’ve ever felt mom guilt, the stresses of juggling a career and household, or feel worried about being behind in your career – you’re not alone. In this episode I talk with guest expert Lydia Fogo Johnson about the motherhood penalty, an actual phenomenon that women experience with conscious and unconscious bias in the workplace. We dive into a lot of topics from Fair Play, how to create more ‘balance’ or harmony in your life and career, and how you have to have a holistic approach to overcome burnout bc fixing it in one area just spills to another.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed as a parent or thinking about family planning, this episode is a must tune into!********TIME STAMPS:00:00 Welcome to Cultivate Your Joyful Life00:46 Introduction to Career Burnout01:07 Balancing Career and Parenthood02:01 Meet Lydia Fogo Johnson03:06 The Struggles of Working Moms06:11 Understanding Mom Guilt08:59 Work-Life Balance vs. Harmony16:54 The Motherhood Penalty25:00 Navigating Pregnancy in the Workplace29:18 Postpartum Reflections30:23 Discovering Matrescence31:18 Personal Postpartum Challenges33:56 Support Systems and Medication39:14 Fair Play and Mental Load45:25 Balancing Career and Family47:03 Practical Strategies for Burnout51:06 Cultivating Joy and Mindfulness52:47 Conclusion and Resources********About Lydia:Lydia Fogo Johnson, MS, ACC, empowers moms juggling big careers and little kids to overcome burnout and job dissatisfaction, helping them craft fulfilling, balanced careers that leave room for the life they love. Combining evidence-based methods with a holistic approach, Lydia leverages her three coaching certifications, a master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and years of corporate HR consulting experience. Her work is deeply informed by her passions for mindfulness, creativity, and mental health.When she's not coaching, Lydia can be found exploring Chattanooga’s vibrant outdoors with her toddler, whipping up vegan-inspired dishes, creating art, or diving into a good book.You can connect with her on LinkedIn or her website, where you can also grab her free guidebook on Work/Life boundaries.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Visit the CultiVitae websiteReceive a FREE 30 minute coaching sessionJoin the Cultivate Your Joyful Life FREE Slack CommunityWebsite: https://thriveculturecoaching.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydiafjohnson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveculture.coach/ Substack: https://thriveculturecoach.substack.com/ Leave me a comment on our blog
