Three Generations of Motherhood: The Modern Mum’s Balancing Act

We carry so much – kids, work/business, expectations, guilt – and sometimes, it feels like we’re dropping all of it. If you've ever looked back at your mum or grandma and thought, “They handled this better,” this episode is for you.  

In this powerful solo episode, I'm diving into the generational shifts in motherhood - why it feels so hard right now, what’s changed over time, and how mums in business today are juggling far more than most people see. It’s not about blame or comparison. It’s about understanding the truth so we can finally let go of the pressure to “do it all” and give ourselves some long-overdue grace.  

Whether you’re running a business during nap time or squeezing client calls in between school pickups, this conversation will help you feel seen, understood, and less alone.

Inside this episode:
- A deep dive into how the motherhood experience has evolved across three generations 
- Why your grandma’s “clean house” isn’t proof you’re falling short 
- The financial realities driving modern mums back to work 
- What “intensive parenting” is and why we’re the first generation dealing with it 
- How social media contributes to motherhood stress 
- The truth about the mental load, the motherhood penalty, and trying to “have it all” 
- Why comparing ourselves to past generations is not only unfair - it’s unhelpful  

Episode Highlights:
- A clear, compassionate breakdown of why modern-day motherhood feels harder… because it objectively is 
- Permission to stop comparing your life to your mum’s or your grandmother’s 
- A mindset shift around success: from ‘do it all, perfectly’ to ‘do what matters, sustainably’ 
- Powerful reframes around outsourcing, boundaries, and realistic expectations 
- Ideas for building the modern-day village we all need, especially as mums in business 
- A reminder that asking for help isn’t weakness - it’s strategy  

Loved this episode?
Tag or DM @balancedbizmama and tell me: What expectation are you ready to let go of? And what message do you wish every modern mother could hear?  

If you're craving more real talk, support, and connection with mums who get your business-building, kid-juggling life, come join us in the Balanced Biz Mama Circle. It’s where modern motherhood meets meaningful community. 

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