She jumped out of airplanes. Negotiated million-dollar public health deals. Graduated from Johns Hopkins.

But when it came time to start her family, Priya Rednam-Waldo thought: how hard could a baby be?

In this episode of Female Fridays, I sit down with Priya, a former Army officer, licensed perinatal therapist, and founder of Healing Home Counseling Group, a 7-figure practice supporting mothers and families.

Priya opens up about her journey from West Point to postpartum, including traumatic pregnancies, adoption, and the identity shifts that shook her as a high-achieving woman.

Together, we dive into:

✨ The biggest lies we’ve been told about motherhood and career
✨ Why even top executives, surgeons, and founders struggle to feel worthy of support
✨ The truth behind buzzwords like work-life balance and work-life integration
✨ What it looks like to build your “motherhood playbook” before the storm hits
✨ How guilt, ambition, and invisible labor show up long after the newborn phase

And for the first time, I’m bringing your voices in. I asked Priya the questions you sent me about balancing ambition and caregiving, traveling for work while parenting, and how to truly support mothers — even if you’re not one yourself.

Whether you’re a mom, a leader, or someone who simply cares about mothers, this is a conversation I think you’ll carry with you.

Website : www.priyarednamwaldo.com

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