Have you ever been told that work-life balance for women in STEM is a myth?
Do you want a meaningful science career and a rooted family life —but you worry that you’re “failing at both”?
Are you running low on time, energy, and sleep, trying to keep up with grant deadlines, conferences, and kids?
Do you wonder if negotiating career shifts, flexible jobs, STEM-adjacent roles, or maternity leave is proof you’re not a serious scientist?
Welcome to Science Careers for Moms — a TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST for women in STEM who want a career path where they can thrive in science without sacrificing their family or personal wellbeing.
Hi! I’m Anokhi Kapasi, a PhD researcher and mom of two boys. I created this show because I know what it is like to feel torn between being a serious scientist and a present mom —and to realize that “trying harder” is not a strategy.
This show is different because it integrates career and life planning strategies designed specifically for science-minded moms in a work culture that was not built for caregivers. Every episode blends interviews with other scientists who have been where you are and career planning deep-dives where you will learn the answer to questions like:
🎯 Are there decision-making frameworks to help me navigate pivots, return-to-work, academia vs. industry…or to even know what the “next right move” is?
🎯 How do I set career goals that allow me to stay ambitious, connect with my family, and feel like myself again?
🎯 Is work–life balance for working moms in STEM actually possible, and what does it look like in practice?
🎯 Can I stay in science & tech without burnout, guilt, or losing sight of myself?
STEM-trained moms, I’ll teach you how to make confident career decisions that align with your whole life —not just professional development.
🎧 FOLLOW this show and never choose between being a good mom or a good scientist again!
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Episodes
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Hello Ambitious Mama!
Do you wish you had more hours in the day to dedicate to your hobbies or passions? Are you struggling to balance your individuality with family time?
As moms, we often put our dreams and goals on hold, juggling family responsibilities, careers, and the nagging guilt of taking time for ourselves. But here’s the thing: pursuing what you love doesn’t make you less of a mom—it makes you a more fulfilled, joyful one!
In today’s episode, I’ll share eight barriers that might be stopping you from doing what lights you up—and, more importantly, actionable solutions to help you overcome them! After this episode you are going to have the exact playbook for these “biggies” that block you from doing things that add meaning to your life.
By tackling these barriers with simple, effective solutions, you’ll feel confident carving out time for your passions—without sacrificing family priorities. You will have mental clarity, be emotionally resilient, know how to build consistency, and learn how to garner support. It’s all about finding that sweet spot between productivity, individuality, and family flow!
If you’re ready to find out the secret to balancing productivity and flow while prioritizing family time, hit play and together can solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights
- (00:00): Introduction
- (02:34): Common barriers that moms face
- (04:29): Become an SFM Insider
- (06:05): 1. Not enough time
- (06:36): How to reclaim your time
- (08:52) 2. Guilt
- (09:07): A simple mindset reframe
- (10:28): 3. Fear or lack of confidence
- (10:42): Borrowing from CBT techniques
- (12:00): 4. Lack of knowledge
- (12:48): Simple skills-building
- (13:17): 5. Perfectionism
- (13:55): Meaningful progress
- (15:26): 6. Overwhelm
- (15:54): Solving complex problems
- (17:56): 7. Lack of discipline or consistency
- (18:10): Building sustainable habits
- (20:03): 8. No support system
- (20:28): Support is closer than you realize
- (21:54): Re-cap
Links Mentioned in This Episode
- Episode on Time Thieves
- Simple Skill-building
- Episode on Reframing Mom Guilt
- Life Planning is the key
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