The Mental Health Challenges of Working Motherhood: Postpartum, Mom Guilt & Childcare

In this episode, Kristen shares her conversation on Mental Health Monday with Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, Betsy Phillips, founder, and Courtney Hott, board member of St. Gianna's Families, about the challenges of balancing motherhood and work, navigating postpartum, and building the support every mom deserves. You will learn: How to recognize the difference between mom guilt and shame, and why it matters for your mental health. Practical ways to cope with postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and perfectionism. Why asking for help is a sign of strength and an essential part of healing. How the rising cost of childcare impacts working mothers and career growth. How St. Gianna's Families is helping working moms through financial support, advocacy, and a compassionate community. Subscribe HERE and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Kristen on Instagram Kristen's TikTok Have Kristen Speak at Your Event Disclaimer This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.