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
12. Thinking About Quitting Your Job? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions First
If you’ve been repeatedly asking yourself how you'll keep showing up to a job where you feel stuck, and the voice inside tells you the only option is to quit, then this episode is for you.
Deciding whether to leave your job as a mom isn’t just a “career decision.” It’s emotional, practical, and deeply personal. Maybe you’re burned out, maybe you’re just done, or maybe you can’t tell the difference anymore.
In this episode, Jen shares five powerful questions every working mom should ask before making a big career move. These questions will help you get clear on what’s really going on and whether you’re ready for a change, or simply in need of recovery.
You’ll learn:
- The difference between burnout and being truly done
- How to separate fear from intuition when making a big decision
- The hidden stories many moms believe about “quitting”
- Why clarity comes from better questions, not overthinking
- A simple reframe to see your current season with more compassion
Whether you’re fantasizing about putting in your notice, or just craving a life that actually feels good again, this episode will help you take your next step without fear or second guessing yourself.
Free Break Free from Burnout Guide: https://theleap.co/creator/Jennifer_Gagnon/digital_download/break-free-from-burnout-free-guide
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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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