In the Middle of It

Mom Guilt + Ambition: When You Want To Be More Than Just Mom

Erin Leech Season 1 Episode 12

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Have you ever felt that "squeaky wheel" in your brain that just won’t shut up, even when the house is finally quiet? 

In this episode, I’m getting real about that "unsettled, itchy" feeling—the one where you love your kids with everything you have, but you’re staring at the kitchen floor wondering, "is this it?". We’re peeling back the layers of the "intensive motherhood" narrative that keeps us too tired to dream and too guilty to act. I’m sharing how I moved past using logistics as a shield and why I believe that persistent intuitive voice in your head stays because it knows you have the capacity to handle your big dreams.

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

  • Intuition vs. Ideas: How to tell the difference between a fleeting business idea and the soul-aligned calling that won't leave you alone.
  • The Unicorn Space: A framework for reclaiming time for the creative and ambitious outlets that actually fill your cup.
  • The Resentment Antidote: Why advocating for your own growth is the only way to avoid burnout and household friction.
  • Navigating the Double Bind: How to handle the impossible societal expectations placed on modern mothers.

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Keywords: life after motherhood, identity after kids, mompreneur burnout, intensive mothering, finding yourself after kids, ambitious moms, unicorn space, mom guilt and business.