S6EP4: Working Mom Guilt: A Teacher's Journey to Blending Authentic Parenting and Career with Marivic Walch
Hey mama friends! 💕
Ever feel torn between being the perfect employee and the perfect mom? You're not alone, and this episode is exactly what you need to hear.
Join host Jocelyn Auyeung as she sits down with her dear friend Marivic Walch, a 25-year veteran third-grade teacher and mother of two college-aged daughters. This raw, honest conversation tackles the reality every working mom faces: you can't give 100% to everything, and that's actually okay.
What really resonated with me during our conversation because I’ve experienced myself, was Marivic's journey from trying to be "super teacher" to embracing authentic motherhood - and how that shift transformed her relationships with both her students and her daughters.
In This Episode, You'll Discover:
🎯 The Working Mom Mindset Shifts That Change Everything:
Why the "100% to everything" mentality is setting you up for failure
How to find peace with being "good enough" in both roles
The power of intentional boundary setting (and why Marivic stopped bringing work home)
💕 Revolutionary Parenting Strategies for Deeper Connection:
The phrase that transforms parent-child relationships: "I've never parented you at this age before"
How radical honesty with your kids builds unbreakable trust
Why telling your child "I don't like you right now, but I'll always love you" is actually healthy
🏠 Creating Family Culture on Any Budget:
Simple activities that build lifelong memories (hint: it's not about expensive experiences)
The "window shopping" tradition that costs nothing but builds everything
How to turn everyday errands into quality time
✨ Overcoming Working Mom Guilt and Inadequacy:
Practical strategies for managing the "I'm failing at everything" feelings
How to communicate your struggles without overwhelming your children
The importance of surrounding yourself with people who lift you up
About Marivic Walch:
Marivic Walch is a dedicated educator and proud mother of two remarkable young women who represent her greatest achievements in life. As a third-grade teacher entering her 25th year in the classroom, she brings decades of experience nurturing young minds while balancing the demands of motherhood. Marivic is committed to living authentically while continuously evolving into her best self—celebrating both her progress and her ongoing journey of personal development.
Key Takeaways for Working Moms:
For New Working Moms:
Permission to release perfectionist expectations in both career and parenting
Practical boundary-setting strategies that actually work
Hope that the overwhelming early years do get easier
For Experienced Working Moms:
Validation that feeling inadequate is normal (and how to work through it)
New perspectives on honest communication with children at every age
Encouragement to prioritize self-care without guilt
For All Moms:
Inspiration for building authentic relationships with your children
Real examples of creating meaningful family traditions on any budget
Tools for managing mom guilt and unrealistic expectations
Question for reflection:
💭 Where in your life are you still chasing that impossible 200% standard? What would it feel like to give yourself permission to be "good enough"?
Thank you for listening, mama friends. Please know that you are doing the best that you can and that's enough. You've got this!
With love and care for you,
Jocelyn 💕
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