EP 113: How to Get Unstuck as a Scientist When Motherhood Changes Everything | Life Planning 101

3 Self-Discovery Steps to Get Unstuck as a Scientist Mom

Work Life balance after motherhood can feel impossible when you’re pulled in two directions—trying to be a good mom and a good scientist at the same time. If you’ve ever felt like you’re never fully enough in either role, this episode is your reset.

In today’s episode, we’re getting honest about why so many moms in STEM feel stuck after motherhood changes everything…and the simple life planning and self-discovery framework that helps you choose a new identity, shift your beliefs, and finally take aligned action.

Hit play to learn how to feel like a whole, integrated woman (not split between “career you” and “mom you”).

Episode Highlights

(0:00) The “stuck in a rut” feeling (and why it’s common for moms in science & tech)
(2:38) The real problem: trying to force an old identity into a new life context
(6:20) The 3-step solution to designing the identity you want
(23:17) What changes when you choose to be your best self

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RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE

Personal Code of Conduct (Free Download): https://solveformom.com/personal-code
📚 ”Grit” by Angela Duckworth
Identity Timeline Framework: https://solveformom.com/2025/3-powerful-ways-to-find-purpose-as-a-mom-beyond-the-daily-routine/

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HOW TO GET UNSTUCK - SHAREABLE QUOTES

“So much changes once we become moms - and yet we still look at ourselves, expect from ourselves, and perform as if we are the same person we were before becoming moms.”
“You're being pulled in so many different directions, and you're trying to have it all without a clear plan.”
“Your identity drives your beliefs, your beliefs drive your actions, and your actions create your results.”

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