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 Sep 07, 2025
Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Struggling to find even 5 minutes for yourself as a busy mom? Discover why planning your time is the key to creating more space in your schedule. These time management strategies will help you regain control of your day.
In this episode, I break down four proven ways planning actually SAVES TIME FOR BUSY MOMS instead of taking it away. If you're constantly overwhelmed, unable to catch up with your packed schedule, and struggling to fit everything in between family and work, this episode will transform how you think about time management.
You'll discover why setting aside just 15-30 minutes weekly for planning can create hours of time savings, reduce your mental load, and help you be more present with your family. These strategies work whether you're a working mom trying to balance career demands or a stay-at-home mom managing household responsibilities.
By the end of this episode, you'll have practical, actionable steps to create a planning system that fits your busy mom life and gives you the freedom to focus on what truly matters to you.
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser - Is finding time as a busy mom impossible?
- (2:24): Principle #1: The counterintuitive approach to time that works
- (4:50): Principle #2: How to multiply your time with planning
- (8:09): Principle #3: Planning time-saving automation
- (9:15): Principle #4: End the 2 AM worry spiral and enter mental peace
- (13:20): Recap and actionable steps to start planning with minimal time investment
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