Professional working mothers’ mental health continues to be vulnerable in 2023. Consider findings from Harris Poll and CVS Health that show 42% of working mothers were diagnosed with anxiety/depression in 2022. That’s compared to 28% of the general population and 25% of their coworkers without kids. These results are hardly surprising given the years that came before on top of the stressors that working mothers have faced for decades.
Dr. Elizabeth Arleo mom of three, radiologist, and author of the new book FIRST, EAT YOUR FROG: And Other Pearls for Professional Working Mothers joins us today to share tips and strategies that working mothers can leverage to overcome challenges, manage overwhelm, and improve their happiness in and out of the workplace.
Today we discuss…
- The lack of support for motherhood in the workplace
- What might get in the way as a professional working mother
- How we might have more time than we think we have
- Making time for your true priorities as you look at your time in weeks instead of days
- Time-blocking your priorities to make sure they happen, including taking care of your personal wellness
- The benefits of doing the most important things first
- Permission to choose things that are good enough vs. “perfect”
- How to become a “recovering perfectionist”
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Show Notes: Professional Working Mothers
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Joining us today is Dr. Elizabeth Arleo mom of three, radiologist and author of the new book FIRST, EAT YOUR FROG: And Other Pearls for Professional Working Mothers.
Working mothers’ mental health continues to be vulnerable in 2023. Consider findings from Harris Poll and CVS Health that show 42% of working mothers were diagnosed with anxiety/depression in 2022. That’s compared to 28% of the general population and 25% of their coworkers without kids. These results are hardly surprising given the years that came before on top of the stressors that working mothers have faced for decades. Elizabeth joins us today to share tips and strategies that working mothers can leverage to overcome challenges, manage overwhelm, and improve their happiness in and out of the workplace.
I am excited for you to meet Dr. Elizabeth Arleo!
Today we discuss…
- The lack of support for motherhood in the workplace
- What might get in the way as a professional working mother
- How we might have more time than we think we have
- Making time for your true priorities as you look at your time in weeks instead of days
- Time-blocking your priorities to make sure they happen, including taking care of your personal wellness
- The benefits of doing the most important things first
- Permission to choose things that are good enough vs. “perfect”
- How to become a “recovering perfectionist”
Are you interested in finding out more about Dr. Elizabeth Arleo?
About Our Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Arleo
Dr. Elizabeth Kagan Arleo served as the President of the American Association for Women in Radiology (AAWR). She is also the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Clinical Imaging. Dr. Arleo has received multiple honors and awards, including the 2017 Laurie H. Glimcher M.D. Award for Excellence in Mentoring Women Faculty from Weill Cornell, the 2018 Distinguished Educator Award from the NY Roentgen Society, and the 2022 Alice Ettinger Distinguished Achievement Award recognizing lifetime achievements and lasting contributions to radiology from the AAWR. As President of the AAWR, her priority was to focus on improving parental leave in radiology, which she discussed at the 2019 annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Dr. Arleo continues to speak with and mentor underrepresented minorities in radiology.
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About the Host: Lori Oberbroeckling
Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling is a mom of four, corporate leader, podcaster, productivity expert, and author of the book Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too!
She is passionate about helping parents who want fulfilling careers–or side hustles or passion projects–while also wanting to feel present and connected to their families.
