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In this episode, I sit down with Shrenika, a mum of two boys, a paediatric nurse at Starship, and the founder of Little Beat First Aid.
We talk about the messy middle of motherhood and work, and how those worlds constantly shift and realign as our kids grow.
Shrenika shares what returning to work looked like for her after each baby and how, after her second, she felt torn and emotional, like she was being pulled in two directions. She talks about quitting nursing altogether for a while, and how she found her way back to work by creating something that worked better for her family and for herself.
We explore the loneliness of being home with babies, the tricky flex of older kids who still need you, and the unique challenges mums face in healthcare roles. We also talk about balancing a “real job” with the business hustle, and how the idea of success can shift so much from your 20s to your 30s and beyond.
In the end, maybe it’s less about balance and more about figuring out what’s enough for you right now.
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