The Back To Work Plan for Postpartum Moms
Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown
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22. Beyond Birth: How Doulas Support Moms Through Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Emotional Recovery with Doula Chanda Bryant.
When most people think about doulas, they think about labor and delivery. But the truth is, some of the most meaningful support a mother can receive happens after the baby arrives. In this episode of…
21. Entrepreneur Like a Mother: Redefining Career and Financial Freedom with Beth Mazza
Motherhood has a way of shifting everything—your priorities, your identity, and often, how you view your career. In this episode of The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms, Dr. Ashley Carroll sits…
20. Breaking the Stigma: Psychiatric Medication for Postpartum Depression & Anxiety with Dr. Jasmine Stephens
Postpartum depression and anxiety are more common than many women realize—yet conversations around treatment, especially psychiatric medication, are often filled with fear, guilt, and stigma. In this…
19. Preparing for Maternity Leave: A Chat with Alexa Starks - Maternity Leave Coach
Returning to work after maternity leave can bring a mix of emotions—excitement, guilt, uncertainty, and pressure to quickly find your footing again. In this episode of The Back to Work Plan for…
18. Staying Connected to Yourself While Balancing Work and Motherhood
When life feels full but you feel distant from yourself, this episode is for you. In Episode 18, Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown explores why so many working moms feel disconnected from their own needs,…
17. Managing a Career Transition During Motherhood — A Conversation with Dr. Mila Thomas Fuller
In this episode of The Back to Work Plan for Postpartum Moms, Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown sits down with Dr. Mila Thomas Fuller, business owner and multi-unit franchisee of Nothing Bundt Cakes, for an…
16. The Emotional Reset Every Working Mom Needs
When every day feels emotionally heavy — like you’re carrying stress from work straight into motherhood and never fully resetting — this episode is for you. Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown explores why…
15. How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself and Start Trusting Your Decisions
If you constantly doubt yourself, replay conversations in your head, or worry you’re making the “wrong” choice — you’re not alone. Postpartum women experience a major spike in self-doubt due to…
14. A Conversation with Actress Tatyana Ali and How She Balances Motherhood and Career
In this special episode, Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown sits down with actress, artist, and advocate Tatyana Ali for a deeply honest conversation about becoming a mother while navigating a demanding…
13. The Power of Boundaries - Protecting Your Energy as a Working Mom
If you’re saying yes when you want to say no, running on empty, or constantly feeling like you’re letting someone down, this episode is for you. Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown breaks down what healthy…
12. Managing Overwhelm and Decision Fatigue as a Working Mom
Between career demands, childcare logistics, and the never-ending mental checklist of motherhood, it’s no wonder working moms feel constantly overstimulated and drained. In this episode, Dr. Ashley…
11. Rebuilding Confidence at Work as a Postpartum Mom
Walking back into work after maternity leave can shake even the most accomplished woman’s confidence. You might wonder if you still have what it takes, question your value, or feel like a stranger in…
5. The Emotional Load That Breaks Moms — and How to Lighten It
From managing daycare logistics to remembering pediatrician forms, working moms carry an invisible load that no one else sees. Dr. Ashley explains the psychology of the “mental load,” shares research…
1. Failing at Both? How to Handle Mom Guilt as a Postpartum Working Mom
Guilt is one of the heaviest emotions new working moms carry — the constant feeling of not being “enough” at work or at home. In this episode, Dr. Ashley breaks down the psychology of mom guilt, why…
7. What Postpartum Moms Should Say to Their Boss About Flexibility After Leave
That first conversation with your boss after maternity leave can feel daunting. Dr. Ashley walks you through how to prepare, what to say, and how to present your needs confidently. You’ll learn…
4. Back to Work Without Burning Out
Returning to work doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your wellbeing. In this powerful episode, Dr. Ashley explores the warning signs of burnout, the neuroscience of stress, and how to build sustainable…
10. Balancing Ambition and Motherhood as a Postpartum Mom
You don’t have to choose between your career goals and being a present, loving mom. In this episode, Dr. Ashley helps you redefine ambition for this new season, confront guilt head-on, and set…
6. How Postpartum Moms Can Ask for Help Without Feeling Guilty
Asking for help isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom. In this episode, Dr. Ashley unpacks why so many moms struggle to ask for support, and how to do it effectively — with your partner, at work, and within…
9. Finding Your Working Mom Support System
No mom thrives in isolation. Dr. Ashley shares the psychology of social support, stories from real moms, and research on why connection is key to surviving the working mom transition. You’ll learn…
2. Finding Yourself Again After Baby
Motherhood changes everything — including your identity. Dr. Ashley walks you through how postpartum identity shifts occur, the emotional impact of losing your “old self,” and research-backed…
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The Back To Work Plan for Postpartum Moms has published 22 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Business, Careers.
The Back To Work Plan for Postpartum Moms is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 19m.
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