The Midlife Working Mom Struggle is Real: Burnout, Guilt and Finding Joy
Erin Holland
Host of PG-ish podcast, Marketing Manager, Single Mom
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Career deadlines, school pickups, aging parents, hormonal chaos — and somehow we’re still supposed to have it all together? Please.
In this episode, I’m joined by Erin Holland — marketing manager, single mom of two, and host of the PG-ish Podcast — for an honest conversation about what it’s really like to be a midlife working mom today. We dive into burnout, mom guilt, boundary-setting, and how to straight up ask for what you want.
We also talk about:
✔️ Why workplaces are still failing parents (and what needs to change)
✔️ How to stop comparing yourself to the “perfect moms” at pickup
✔️ What it actually looks like to parent with intention when your life is full AF
✔️ And why saying “no” (without guilt) is one of the most important skills you can build
If you’re feeling stretched thin, tired of the unrealistic expectations, and ready for a few laughs about this ridiculously hard stage of life — this conversation is for you.
About Erin Holland:
Erin Holland is a corporate Marketing Manager by day, and the host of the PG-ish podcast by night. But the role that keeps her constantly evolving? Being a single mom to two daughters.
In short, PG-ish—parenting guidance-ish—is where self-growth meets family life, because raising confident kids starts with growing ourselves first!
PG-ish isn’t just a podcast—it’s your go-to for empowerment. With the goal of normalizing conversations and supporting parents in cultivating a healthy mindset, building better habits, and strengthening family connections. Each episode offers quick tips and lively conversations that turn the chaos of parenting into a journey of progress and hopefully a little more joy.
Resources & Links:
➡️ Erin’s podcast: PG-ish
➡️ Erin’s website: PGishparenting.com
➡️ Erin’s Weary to Revived online course
Other Episodes You Might Enjoy 🎧:
I Checked All The Boxes, So Why Am I Still Unsatisfied? w/Anna K. Morris
Keeping Your Cool When Everyone (and Everything) is Triggering You w/Jenna Hermans
How to Heal from Burn Out in Midlife w/Katie Bonarrigo
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Disclaimer:
Belong Wellness and its members, managers, employees, contractors, and other agents or representatives are not licensed medical care providers and do not provide medical services or advice, including without limitation diagnosing, examining, preventing, treating, or curing any medical conditions. The information shared in this podcast is meant to be educational, not prescriptive. Please consult your medical doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. Further, the opinions of guests on this show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Jessica or anyone affiliated with Belong Wellness.
