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Jul 2025
26m 51s

High Achieving Moms + Slow Motherhood

NATALIE BACON
About this episode

Can you be a high-achieving mom and embrace slow, present motherhood? Or do you have to choose?

I'm diving deep into the tension many of us feel—the push to do more, achieve more, and grow… alongside the desire to slow down, soak in the little moments, and actually enjoy motherhood.

I discuss the symptoms that show up when you're stuck in overdrive, the deeper mindset that's often fueling the stress, and most importantly, how to break out of the either/or trap.

You don't have to give up your goals to be a calm, intentional mom. I'll show you how to integrate both through practical tools, emotional mindset work, and powerful identity shifts.

If you're tired of chasing productivity at the expense of peace, this episode is for you. You can be ambitious and grounded. Strategic and soft. Purpose-driven and present.

 

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