In this episode, we focus on working with identity.

Working with identity is something I see come up a lot with my clients, and something I’ve wrestled with myself. I am now able to recognize it as a common theme that comes up for many in work life motherhood.

We will explore some of the ways working with identity often shows up, the insights from those, and how to navigate forward while embracing all of the parts of our identities.

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"For a seed to achieve its greatest expression, it must come completely undone. The shell cracks, its insides come out, and everything changes. To someone who doesn't understand growth, It would look like complete destruction." - Cynthia Occelli

Work life motherhood can feel just like this - everything changing, cracking... but also growth. In my coaching practice, I always promise my clients a good mix between head and heart based techniques because I believe we need both to make real sustainable change. In this episode, we foray into some head-based techniques by examining the four Momiculture principles that really resonate with all of my clients, regardless of their life stage, career stage, job industry, and family dynamics. The four principles are choose for now, data and information are (almost) always helpful, build muscle memory, and make it your own.

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We all have it. That little (or sometimes very big) voice inside of us that tells us we can't or we should or shouldn’t or we're not good enough. Super annoying, isn't it? And exhausting.

Want to know the good news? That inner critic exists for good reasons, initially. It tends to linger a bit longer than is helpful, however.

In this episode we focus on the inner critic, the reasons behind it, what to get out of it, and how to let it go.

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In this episode of the Work, Life, and Motherhood podcast, we visit with Ellen Jones of Mother Tree Wellness to discuss community in motherhood. During our time with Ellen, we explore why community can be so valuable in motherhood and some of the common themes that emerge in the maternal wellness coaching groups found at Mother Tree Wellness.

To connect with Ellen and Mother Tree Wellness:

• Visit the website
• Follow her on social media

Resources mentioned in the podcast episode:

• Book Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleiman
• Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
• Instagram Diary of an Honest Mom
• Postpartum Support International
• RETAIN Coaching with the Center for Parental Leave Leadership

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This episode builds on the concept of values introduced in Episode 2, and the why behind a values exercise in Episode 3. In this episode, I provide a mini coaching session to listeners and take them through a value exercise that I use 1:1 with my coaching clients.

It is a powerful tool to get clarity on what matters most to you, and yields a data set that empowers eyes-wide-open decision making to lead to less guilt and more peace of mind.

Words used as a case study* in this episode:
Acceptance
Accountability
Achievement
Adaptability
Adventure
Altruism
Ambition
Authenticity
Authority
Autonomy
*Excerpted from the Building Your North Star exercise from the Center for Parental Leave Leadership.

Follow this link to access the values exercise that I guide your though in this episode.

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In this episode, we will be digging into one of the tools introduced in Episode 2 when we visited with guest Elizabeth Wood of Matrescence 4th Trimester Planning. Elizabeth and I briefly discussed how helpful it can be to get clarity on one’s values. I know, I know, you may be thinking, “but Megan… I don’t need that fluffy stuff… I need to know how to find balance in my work life, achieve my personal and professional goals, and not burn out trying.” I get it. So, I’m going to offer up one of my momiculture (that’s the name of my business, by the way) – one of my momiculture guiding principals – trust the process.

I offer up to you that you cannot, and will not, find the work life you desire, without first discovering and getting clarity in your values. If you have not listened to Episode 2, that’s okay. You can go back and revisit it at any time if it is of interest to you. Join me in this Episode 3 to explore why a values exercise can be so beneficial and how to get started.

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Cambridge Dictionary says ...Those physical, psychological and emotional changes you go through after the birth of your child now have a name: matrescence.

In this episode of the Work, Life, and Motherhood podcast, we visit with Elizabeth Wood of Matrescence 4th Trimester Plan + Support to explore the transition from person to parent. During our time with Elizabeth, we discuss the history behind identifying matrescence as a life chapter (in the same way adolescence is now widely known and accepted), some of the science behind the transition and some tools to navigate through it.

To connect with Elizabeth:

• Visit her website
• Follow her on social media

Resources mentioned in the podcast episode:

• Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
• The First 40 Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, Marisa Belger
• The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson
• The Post Natal Depletion Cure by Dr. Oscar Serrallach
• Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols
• Postpartum Support International
• RETAIN Coaching with the Center for Parental Leave Leadership

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Mothers in the workplace are everywhere and are hungry for support. Roughly 15% of the total U.S. workforce are mothers and nearly half of all U.S. households include a mother as the primary breadwinner. Did you know that nearly 40% of mothers report consistent burnout and almost 2/3rds of mothers in the workplace say the transition to working parenthood was difficult or extremely difficult.

I'm Megan Taylor, and I deeply understand these challenges because I experience them firsthand. Tune into this podcast to join me on this work life journey and explore how to ditch the guilt, answer the constant questions circulating about work life choices and move towards thriving in work life. Reclaim the driver’s seat of your own life and career. You will hear personal stories that normalize the motherhood experience, learn from experts about some of the science behind many of the common themes in that experience and become familiar with tools and resources to empower yourself in your work life motherhood.

In this episode, the trailer for The Work, Life, and Motherhood podcast, I will introduce you to more of my story, the work I do to support mothers like us and what I hope to provide to mothers in the workplace through this podcast.

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Thanks for joining me on this work life motherhood journey.
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