THE RESILIENT WORKING MUM, Stress Management, Time Management, Boundaries, Work Life Balance, Mom Guilt, Burnout, Resilience, Productivity

After two years and over 100 episodes, I am pressing pause on The Resilient Working Mum podcast not from a place of burnout or boredom but from a place of calm and certainty and clarity! In this honest episode, I share why resilience is about having the capacity — mentally, physically, and emotionally — to walk the tightrope of life with strength and intention. I opens up about my own journey through the Good Girl and Achiever identities, and how reclaiming my true identity has helped me let go of pressure, perfectionism, and performance-based worth. I also share what’s coming next: new tools, continued support, and exciting ways for you to keep building your resilience even while the podcast takes a break. In this episode, you’ll Learn: Here’s how to stay connected and supported while the podcast is on break: https://bit.ly/themanagingmumhttps://bit.ly/resilientmamacommunity New Tools Are Coming Soon! Be the first to access my newest tools to help you let go of pressure and build inner calm: You’ll get early access to all of these through the mailing list above! Want to Go Deeper? https://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/ Connect With Me: @charlottecoacheshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-haggie-5a2451282/charlottehaggie.com Thank you for listening — and for doing the hard and beautiful work of becoming the calm, confident, resilient woman you’re meant to be. See you in your inbox...and back on the mic in January 2026.

As a high-performing working mom, it’s easy to tie your worth to how much you do — how productive you are, how much you achieve, how many boxes you tick. But what if your true value has nothing to do with your output? In this high-energy, fun guest episode, we’re diving deep into the topic of internal confidence — the kind that doesn’t rely on praise, performance, or perfection. You’ll learn how to reconnect with your sense of self-worth, so you can stop chasing validation and start leading from a place of calm, clarity, and grounded confidence. Whether you’re navigating life in a demanding corporate role, returning from maternity leave, or just trying to keep up with the pace of modern motherhood — this episode will help you redefine success from the inside out. This is a must-listen for any working mom who’s tired of doing more and still feeling like it’s not enough. You are not your to-do list. You are not your job title. You are enough — and this episode will remind you why. Melanie Birky owns a life coaching business, Coaching with Melanie, and runs a Signature Coaching Program, The Journey to Personal Freedom. The program helps successful Christian women business owners stop operating from anxiety, control, shame, and burn out and start ENJOYING their success, their relationships, and themselves! Melanie loves to go after goals and maximize life. She is a 5-time martial arts world champion, self-made millionaire, a half ironman finisher, world travel lover, and adoptive mother of 3, but is MOST proud of WHO she is, the lifestyle she has created, and the relationships she has with the amazing people in her life! Connect with Melanie on the links below: Join her Facebook group: Faith, Freedom & Fulfillment: Life Coaching for Christian Women in Business: https://www.facebook.com/groups/faithfreedomandfulfillment Check out her website: www.melaniebirky.com Email Melanie here: birky.melanie@gmail.com Join her free challenge here: https://coachingwithmelanie.lpages.co/change-the-relationship-with-yourself If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottecoaches/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/themanagingmumhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlotte Click here to download my free 5 Simple Habits to Build Your Resilience and start feeling calmer and more at ease today: https://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

Feeling pulled in a million directions? In this final 'reminder' episode, we’re revisiting a powerful conversation from the archives on multitasking vs. single tasking — and why switching between tasks could be one of the biggest drains on your productivity, wellbeing, and even your confidence. If you're a high-achieving working mom juggling back-to-back meetings, emails, parenting, and the endless mental load, this episode will help you understand why multitasking isn't a badge of honour — it's a fast track to burnout. You'll learn: Whether you're navigating corporate life, leading a team, or just trying to get through the workday without losing your mind — this episode is your permission slip to do less, better. If you love this episode, share it with another working mum who’s ready to break free from the chaos. If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottecoaches/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/themanagingmumhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

Many of us find it very difficult to deal with conflict, whether that be in our personal or our professional lives. And yet, conflict is an inevitable part of a relationship where two individuals with their own thoughts, views and identities come together. Michelle Purta talks to me about how we can see conflict from a different perspective and that while we cannot avoid it, we can avoid arguing and can build healthy marriages rather than feeling stressed and overwhelmed by these relationships. Michelle is a marriage coach, host of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, and married mom of 3. Like many of us, she did not grow up with a healthy model for relationships and experienced a lot of challenges with her significant others and these challenges were heightened after she became a mom. After learning the key foundational tools to having a healthy marriage, she now helps couples learn how to help their marriage thrive after kids and how to work through the common challenges couples face once they become parents such as communication issues, resentment and feeling more like co-parenting roommates rather than a romantic couple. Connect with Michelle on the links below: Podcast - The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/michellepurtacoaching Website: https://www.michellepurta.com Email: hello@michellepurta.com Conflict To Connection Guide: https://www.michellepurta.com/pg/confidence If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-haggie-5a2451282/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/themanagingmumhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

Do you ever catch yourself comparing your career, your parenting, or your life to someone else's—and instantly feel behind, not good enough, or overwhelmed? You’re not the only one. In this great episode from the archives, we unpack why comparison is so common for working mums and how it quietly chips away at our confidence and peace of mind. You'll learn how to gently step out of the comparison spiral and into a greater sense of ease, presence, and self-trust. I tell you a little more about how this work is deepened inside my group coaching programme, Resilient, where working mums build the mindset and emotional tools to feel calm, grounded, and clear—regardless of what others are doing. If you’re ready to stop measuring yourself against impossible standards and start feeling more at ease in your own life, this one’s for you. If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottecoaches/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/themanagingmumhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

How often do you do something and look back on it thinking ‘I wish I had more control’ or ‘I wish I didn’t react to things so easily’? In this conversation with author and wellness commentator, Holly Swenson, we talk about how you can shift from that reactive way of doing things to being able to choose how you respond so that you can carry less guilt about your behaviour and can live your life with, as Holly says, more ‘poise’, feeling calmer, more at ease and more able to have the great relationships that you so desperately want! Holly is an award-winning and best-selling author on the rise and on a mission to bring more wellness, joy, and intentionality to parenting and beyond. In addition to being an author, she is also a BSN, RN, wellness blogger, a wellness & culture commentator, the mother of four incredible sons, and a perpetual student of life. Writing her first book Stop, Drop, Grow, & Glow was a deep calling and a tremendous way she could be of service to parents everywhere. Connect with Holly, find out more about her or buy her book: IG: hollyswenson_liveyourglow Website: https://liveyourglow.live/ Email: info@liveyourglow.live If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-haggie-5a2451282/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/themanagingmumhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

Even if you don’t lie awake with the to do list racing through your head, it seems like you are perpetually exhausted and burnt out. The stress is overwhelming and the pressure hits the moment you wake up. In this episode replay, I explain why this is happening and give you 5 simple steps to follow to make sure that you wake up feeling ready to face the day and able to do so calmly, with patience and ease so that you can let go of anger, frustration and the guilt that comes with losing your temper or giving up your boundaries. If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-haggie-5a2451282/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/themanagingmumhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

This is the 100th episode of this podcast!!!!! And today I talk about what it has taken me to get to this point. What has resilience looked like in the days when it has felt a bit boring as well as the days when it has felt overwhelming and I have felt stressed and exhausted by the juggle? This episode is a thank you to you who have been with me from the beginning and to you who are listening for the first time. I know that because you have taken the time to listen to this podcast, you want to find a way to be the calm, cool, collected mum you long to be and not the overwhelmed, distracted and impatient mum you so often find yourself being. So thank you from me and thank you from those around you who will be so grateful for the time you take to learn the skillset of resilience that will allow you to be calm, more peaceful and to feel more at ease so that you can be focused, present and patient with your work and with those you love. And here’s to the next 100 episodes of The Resilient Working Mum! If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-haggie-5a2451282/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/themanagingmumhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

A client said to me the other day ‘I want to be in this moment. But my mind is racing’. We unpacked what was happening for her and helped her understand why she has been missing out on so much because of the noise in her head. And this episode helps to do that for you. Get to know why your mind is racing and what you can do to slow it down so that you can feel more calm, peaceful and at ease in the moment. Enjoy this busy season of working motherhood, finding success in your career and building deep, happy relationships, rather than spending every precious moment thinking about the endless to do list or what you should/could be doing right now. If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-haggie-5a2451282/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/themanagingmumhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

Have you found yourself chasing the elusive 'all', wondering how you are meant to have it all when you are so exhausted and burnt out by trying to do it all? Kim Stokes flips the script on having it all and says that when you offer the same kindness to yourself as you offer to others, you can get out of the having it all trap and find a way to having your all while feeling so much more peaceful, calm and at ease. Kim Stokes is an experienced coach and former HR leader with over 15 years in the corporate world. Kim specialises in supporting overwhelmed working mums to find balance and fulfilment in both their professional and personal lives. As the founder of Kindness for Success, Kim partners with clients who feel like they're constantly smashing plates instead of spinning them. Whether it's the mental load keeping them awake at night or the pressure of "having it all! (which she doesn’t subscribe to), Kim helps them flip that notion to define and live their all – success on their own terms. A key enabler of this is extending ourselves the same kindness we do to others and in Kim’s practical 1:1 coaching, working with small groups or within corporate, Kim empowers individuals to take intentional steps toward a balanced, fulfilled, and present life. If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottecoaches/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/themanagingmumhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

Mom guilt is one of my favourite topics to talk about. Guilt is something that can help you to make a change or it can make you feel exhausted and burnt out. If the guilt you carry is the latter, this episode is for you. I hope it helps you shift your perspective a bit so that you can put down the guilt and have that time for yourself that you so long for - without feeling guilty! If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottecoaches/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/themanagingmumhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

As a working mom trying to manage the juggle and find some kind of work life balance, it is easy to fall into bed at night, waking up tired and longing for the next time you can put your head on the pillow again! The exhaustion that comes with the endless to-do list and no time for yourself means you are impatient and angry when you long to be calm and peaceful. Here are 4 steps to take your day back so you can have more energy AND be the calm, patient, present mum you long to be! If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottecoaches/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/themanagingmumhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

When you wake up in the morning and open your cupboard, does getting dressed fill you with joy or do you spend ages staring at the pile of clothes, wondering whether you can get away with wearing the same outfit that you feel so comfortable in for the third time this week? When you dress in alignment with your personal brand, it can make you feel more confident and more certain and may even leave you feeling less stressed and overwhelmed! Nikki Hinrichs is a certified Christian image consultant who combines her faith and style expertise to create brand-aligned wardrobes for high-achieving Christian coaches and consultants. Dedicated to empowering Christian female entrepreneurs, she helps them discover signature looks that reflect their values and align with their brand, boosting their confidence and success. Listen to Nikki’s podcast here:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikki-hinrichs/episodes/What-is-Color-Analysis-e2mt6j0 Follow her on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@NikkiHinrichsChristianImageCon Visit her website: https://www.nikkihinrichs.com/ Foll her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkihinrichs Download Nikki’s 3 Style Mistakes That Prevent A Brand Aligned Wardrobe https://www.nikkihinrichs.com/3stylemistakes If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-haggie-5a2451282/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/themanagingmumhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

Work life balance is something I hear nearly every working mum say she wishes she had more of. But in this episode, I debunk the balance myth and offer you a different strategy to help you find the peace and ease you are after. Stop striving for balance and start living a life that is full and fun when you use the tool I offer in this episode. If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-haggie-5a2451282/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/themanagingmumhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

As a working mom of two, Kristen was desperate to find some work life balance and to have a bit more time for herself. In this coaching session, she had originally asked for some practical scheduling help so that she could find that balance. But as we dug deeper, she realised what the real issue is and was able to find some relief as I offered her a different perspective on her busy-ness and how she might be able to manage her time. Grab a notebook and pen for this episode as you might like to ask yourself some of the questions I ask Kristen! If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-haggie-5a2451282/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/themanagingmumhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

Are you feeling detached, unmotivated or impatient? Do you wish you had more energy and could be more focused but everything just feels like hard work? So many working moms are living like this and in this episode, I talk about why this is happening and how you can overcome it so that you can have more energy and feel excited about life again! If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-haggie-5a2451282/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/themanagingmumhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlotte Click here to download my free 5 Simple Habits to Build Your Resilience and start feeling calmer and more at ease today: https://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

As a working mum, you lead yourself and your family and you are a leader in your workplace. As a leader, you need to be able to make decisions, set boundaries and be clear and certain. This is not so easy when you don’t feel confident. And the problem is that we are all looking for other people to build our confidence. Here is one surprising way that you can build your confidence that will change your life and the lives of those around you. Give it a try and come into our free community here https://bit.ly/resilientmamacommunity to tell us what changes for you when you do this one thing. I am willing to bet that you will feel so much better about yourself, your relationships will blossom and your performance in all areas of your life will improve. If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-haggie-5a2451282/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/resilientmamacommunityhttps://bit.ly/themanagingmumhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

Feeding your family can feel like a huge burden as a working mom who comes home exhausted at the end of the day. The last thing you want to think about is what to cook when you are already struggling with decision fatigue. In this episode with Alicia Rose, wife, mom and suburban homesteader, she offers some simple meal planning systems you can use to make feeding your family less onerous and time consuming and more fun – and a really great opportunity for you to connect with your children! To find out more about Alicia and to learn more from her visit her links below: Email: alicia@theroseshomestead.com Her free community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12DhnrW1yxy/ Follow her on Instagram: @theroseshomestead Read her blog here: www.roseshomesteadliving.com If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-haggie-5a2451282/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/resilientmamacommunityhttps://bit.ly/theresilientmuminsiderhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

In this second part of our 2 part ‘miniseries’ around the stress of being a working mom, I offer 5 practical steps you can take so that life can feel easier so that you can get more done, be more present and generally perform at your best. Stress is a choice and when you are resilient, you have the skill set to make a different choice so that you can be calmer, feel more peaceful and have the great relationships and the TIME that you so desperately long for! If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-haggie-5a2451282/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/theresilientmuminsiderhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/

You think that you have all this stress coming at you and there is no way that you can handle it all. And you just wish that life as a working mum with so much to do, and all the mom guilt that you carry as a result, would feel easier and less overwhelming. Living with stress is exhausting and can lead to burnout. Here is one way you can get out of that cycle so that things can feel easier – and actually BE easier (because you are focused, present and productive!) If you would like to connect with me, follow the links below: Find me on Instagram or Facebook: @charlottecoaches Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-haggie-5a2451282/ Check out my website: www.charlottehaggie.com If you would like to work with me to help you build your resilience so that you can ride the waves of life with calm, peace and confidence: https://bit.ly/resilientmamacommunityhttps://bit.ly/theresilientmuminsiderhttps://charlottehaggie.com/resilienthttps://calendly.com/charlotte-haggie/resilient-consultation-call-with-charlottehttps://buildyourresilience.grwebsite.com/