The Sustainable Mom: The Podcast about Career, Ambition, & Motherhood
The Sustainable Mom is the podcast for high-achieving mothers navigating the messy, powerful intersection of career and motherhood.
Hosted by career coach Jennifer Gagnon, each episode explores how becoming a mom changes our ambition, our identity, and our relationship to work.
Through honest conversations and real stories, we’ll help you create a career—and life—that’s sustainable, fulfilling, and fully your own.
The Sustainable Mom: The Podcast about Career, Ambition, & Motherhood
9. How to Prioritize When Everything Feels Like a Priority
Do you ever review your to-do list and feel like every single thing on it is urgent, important, and totally aligned with your values? If you said yes, you're not alone.
Even though it's a common experience, there are things we can do to help us prioritize and be satisfied with what we choose to prioritize.
In this episode, Jen gets real about what it actually looks like to juggle work, motherhood, a household, and a coaching business—all while admitting she doesn’t have it “all figured out.” (Spoiler: none of us do.)
You’ll hear:
- Why even “free time” can feel paralyzing when you’re used to being in constant motion
- A 5-step approach to deciding what matters most when everything feels important
- How to spot the sneaky “shoulds” that pull you into obligation instead of choice
- Why the real goal isn’t completing your to-do list but finding alignment with your values
If you’ve ever felt guilty for leaving the laundry unfolded so you could sit with a book, felt like you “wasted” time scrolling instead of tackling the dishes, this episode will help you reframe how you think about time, energy, and what truly matters.
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You don’t have to choose between ambition and motherhood.
Jen helps women navigate career transitions after motherhood: whether you’re ready to advance without burning out, explore entrepreneurship, or find clarity when you know your current role isn’t it.
Through private, high-touch 1:1 coaching, you can build a career and life that feels as good as it looks, without the guilt, overwhelm, or constant second-guessing.
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