If You’re Dreading Going Back to Work After Maternity Leave… Listen to This

If you’re on maternity leave and dreading going back to work—this is for you. Or if you’re feeling stuck in your career post kids. We talk a lot about the physical changes after having a baby, but rarely the internal shift—who you are now, what you want, and what no longer fits. In this episode, we explore the in-between—outgrowing old identities, questioning your career, and navigating what’s next. We also share our own experiences those of members in our our group coaching platform for moms navigating that in-between. Because maybe nothing is “wrong”— you’re just evolving. We also share our own experiences, along with stories from members of our Next Chapter group —our coaching space for moms navigating this in-between. Because maybe nothing is “wrong”, you’re just evolving into your next chapter. If you’re feeling stuck and craving clarity, send us a DM—we’d love to support you. Forget perfect parenting—this is the podcast moms actually want. These episodes feel like a late-night kitchen-table chat with your best friend: real, warm, and a little messy. Each week, Annabel Lawee and Dale Stabler share unfiltered stories and host honest conversations about what motherhood really feels like—identity shifts, career pivots, mental health struggles, mom guilt, and the vulnerable truths that rarely make the highlight reel. We’re not experts, nor will we ever pretend to be—just two mom best friends riding the rollercoaster right alongside you and creating a space where you feel seen, inspired, and never alone.