Episode 1: The Truth About Moms Going Back to Work

When a stay-at-home mom decides to go back to work, it’s never just about getting a job. It’s about navigating identity shifts, family dynamics, emotions, and the logistics no one really talks about. That’s why we created the Back to Work podcast—for moms who are ready (or feel pushed) to re-enter the workforce but aren’t sure where to begin.

In this first episode, hosts Carrie McFarland and Angie Turgeon-Ledoux share their personal journeys of transition:

• Carrie reflects on her unexpected return to work after 8 years at home, balancing motherhood, financial pressures, and identity shifts.

• Angie shares her perspective as an educator, life coach, military spouse, and now retiree, drawing parallels between career changes, identity, and emotional transitions.

Together, they set the stage for what this podcast is about: honest conversations, practical tips, and real stories about finding, getting, and keeping a job that works for you and your family.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why going back to work is more than just “getting a job.”

• The emotional layers of transition that often get overlooked.

• Carrie’s HR and coaching expertise and how it shapes her advice for moms re-entering the workforce.

• Angie’s lived experiences with big life shifts and how tarot and coaching support her process.

• The shared vision behind Back to Work: addressing the in-between—the messy, emotional, real part of transition that often goes unspoken.

Takeaway:Transitions are hard, messy, and complex. You don’t have to rush through them or feel like you’re failing if it doesn’t come easily. This space is for moms like you, walking through the return-to-work journey with honesty, support, and encouragement.

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Resources & Links:

• • Get your free guide 3 Steps to Finding a Job
  • Carrie and Angie’s former podcast: Self Care for Moms (still available if you want to explore past episodes).
• • Subscribe to never miss an episodes packed with tips, advice, and stories to help you on your back-to-work journey.
  • Carrie McFarland Coaching