There’s a phrase we’ve all heard before: “It takes a village to raise a child.” But here’s something we don’t say enough, it also takes a village to raise a working mum.
The “village” that used to exist, grandparents nearby, friendly neighbours, extended family, looks different for many of us.
In this solo episode, Carina talks about the often-overlooked truth behind the working mum juggle: we weren’t meant to do this alone. We used to raise children in villages, but today the concept of the village has changed.
During this episode Carina chat's about:
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Why the traditional village has disappeared in Western culture
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The emotional toll of doing it all alone as a working mum
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Real-life reflections from a recent work trip abroad
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Practical ideas for creating your own support network
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Why every village looks different — and that’s okay
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How to build a village from scratch (even when you're new in town)
Show links
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- Get your free 'How to share the mental load' checklist workingmumma.com.au/mental-load/
- Connect with Carina on LinkedIn
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