Being a mom therapist means wearing more hats than most people can imagine - and switching between them in the blink of an eye.

In this raw and real episode, we talk candidly about balancing motherhood and career, and how we manage the mental load without completely burning out.

We dig deep into the lived experience of being a mom therapist in today’s “do it all” culture - and we don’t hold back. From awkward Zoom calls with kids in the background to the cost (financial and emotional) of showing up at your kid’s 10am school play, this is what balancing motherhood and career actually looks like behind the scenes.

We talk about:

• The crushing mental load of modern motherhood - and how working mom burnout sneaks in, even when you love your job
• The real cost of that school play (yep, we calculated it) - and why it’s so hard for a mom therapist to make time for both clients and class parties
• What “identity whiplash” feels like when you're code-switching between CEO, clinician, and carpool driver
• Creative ways we’re redefining “quality time” with our kids without sacrificing the businesses we’ve built
• How we recognize the signs of therapist burnout - and the micro-adjustments we make to protect our energy and our kids

Whether you're crying in your car between sessions or building your dream mental health business after bedtime, this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and a little less alone.

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Podcast Website: www.offthechair.com

Colleen Long, Psy.D.

Website: www.claritypsychologicaltesting.com

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Jennifer Politis, PhD, LPC

Website: www.wellnesscounselingBC.com

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Erika Bugaj, MA, MSW, LICSW

Website: www.dandelioncounselingcare.com

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