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.
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Episodes
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Hello Wonderful Mom!
Are you constantly feeling scattered and overwhelmed by your busy schedule? Do you struggle with finding enough time in your day while still prioritizing your family? Does your to-do list feel never-ending, leaving you with that nagging feeling that you're not doing any one thing really well?
In today's episode, I share my game-changing T.I.M.E. Block Method - a practical framework specifically designed for ambitious moms who want to conquer their busy schedules without sacrificing family time. This method will help you move from feeling constantly distracted to having focused, intentional blocks in your day.
If you're ready to finally gain control over your schedule, then hit play so so you can Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life!
Episode Highlights:
- (0:00): Teaser
- (1:31): ❓Ask me your question!
- (2:04): Introduction to the T.I.M.E. Block Method
- (2:13): Listener question about traditional time blocking challenges
- (4:43): Why ambitious moms struggle with scattered thinking and constant distractions
- (6:35): What is time blocking?
- (7:20): The mental load of carrying everything in your head
- (8:44): Why time blocking hasn’t work for you so far
- (9:25): Life planning and time audits
- (11:38): T - Tasks & roles
- (12:50): I - Identify priorities first
- (16:46): M - Minimize context switching for better productivity
- (19:52): E - Expect interruptions and plan buffer time
- (21:34): Book your Free Exploratory call 📞 💫with Anokhi now!
- (23:06: Wrap-up & Recap
Links Mentioned in Episode:
⏮️ Learn more about scheduling buffers - EP 46: Want More Time? 3 Easy Time Management Tips to Take Back Your Day
⏮️ Details on the Focus Funnel - EP 19: 4 Rules for Busy Moms - How to Manage Energy, Chaos & Balance
📖 Shantz JA. Battling Parkinson's Law. CMAJ. 2008 Oct 21;179(9):968.
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