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[REPLAY] Can Women Have It All? Exploring Happiness in Motherhood with Dr. Giselle Goodwin

December 30, 2025

This is a replay of one of our most popular and impactful past episodes, and originally aired in April 2024. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting this conversation, this episode will help you give yourself grace when motherhood feels all-consuming.

Can women really have it all? And what does that even mean? In this powerful episode, Emily sits down with Dr. Giselle Goodwin—author, researcher, and expert on women’s work and wellbeing—to explore this question and dive in to what it means for moms to achieve true happiness. Dr. Goodwin shares insights from her book "Can Women Really Have It All? A Happiness Handbook for Working Mothers", and opens up about her own journey from feminist ideals to the complex realities of balancing career, motherhood, and personal fulfillment.

Dr. Goodwin and Emily talk about:

The evolving (and still unrealistic) societal expectations placed on mothers
Why flexible work, better childcare, and equitable parental leave matter for everyone
The emotional load of motherhood
Happiness is a mix of pleasure and purpose
Practical self-care strategies for busy moms—like bare minimums, micro-joys, and guilt-free delegation

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Website: www.gisellegoodwin.com

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