Honest Mom Talk
Honest Mom Talk is the unfiltered podcast for millennial moms who are tired of pretending everything’s fine and ready to have real conversations about motherhood, mental health, and making space for themselves.
Hosted by certified life coach and mom of two, Molly Ryden, this show dives deep into the messy realities of modern motherhood—burnout, mom rage, mental load, identity loss, setting boundaries, and the constant battle between caring for your kids and caring for yourself.
Each episode offers honest stories, expert insights, and practical tools to help you feel seen, supported, and more in control of your own motherhood journey. Whether you're drowning in mom guilt, touched out by bedtime, or wondering if you're the only one struggling—you’re not alone here.
This is the space where moms get real.
Because your needs matter. Your voice matters. And you still matter—beyond the role of "mom."
New episodes every week.
Let’s talk about the hard stuff—together.
Honest Mom Talk
Leanna Laskey-McGrath Executive Mom Coach Pt. 1
In this episode of 'Mama Needs Me Time', host Molly Ryden interviews Leanna Laskey McGrath, a former tech executive turned life coach, who shares her journey of navigating motherhood and career challenges. They discuss the impact of the pandemic on work-life balance, the importance of self-care, and the need for women to redefine success on their own terms. Leanna offers valuable insights for moms feeling stuck, emphasizing the importance of slowing down to reflect on personal values and priorities.
If you want more info from Leanna between now and our next episode check her out here:
Coachleanna.com
LinkedIn: in/leannalaskey
IG: @execcoachleanna
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Leanna Lasky McGrath
04:19
Navigating Motherhood and Career
13:05
Finding Alignment in Life Choices
19:00
Feeling Stuck: Overcoming the Guilt of Motherhood
25:31
Setting Boundaries for Work-Life Balance
31:50
Introduction to Mama Needs Me Time
32:08
Introduction to Self-Care in Motherhood
32:08
The Importance of Time for Yourself
Episode takeaways
- Self-care is essential for mothers and not selfish.
- Balancing work and motherhood often comes at a personal cost.
- Taking a career pause can provide clarity and alignment.
- The pandemic has reshaped our understanding of work-life balance.
- Women need to redefine success on their own terms.
- It's important to check in with our repetitive thoughts.
- Workplaces were designed without considering the needs of working mothers.
- Finding reliable childcare is a common challenge for working parents.
- Moms should feel empowered to create flexible work situations.
- Reflecting on life choices can lead to greater fulfillment.
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