Science Careers for Moms | Women in STEM, Work-Life Balance, Career Goals, Career Planning, Decision Making

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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 Feb 23, 2025

EP 25: Overwhelmed Working Mom? Time Management Systems to Finally Do What Matters

Sunday Feb 23, 2025

Hello Successful Mama!

Do you ever feel like you’re always busy, yet never really accomplishing what truly matters to you? You’re juggling work, housework, and about a million other things—only to crash at the end of the day wondering whether it was time well-spent.

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, I just need better time management strategies… but still end up overwhelmed, this episode is for you.

Today, we’re breaking down how to shift from obligation-driven busyness to intentional, fulfilling productivity**.** Because being busy isn’t the problem—the problem is being busy with the things that don’t serve your values and priorities.

In today’s episode, I share 5 practical strategies to design a schedule that actually works for you. I also discuss the difference between being busy by default and purpose-driven productivity. I point out how societal pressure and mom guilt keep you overbooked.

Mama, you don’t have to do it all to feel accomplished. Let’s redefine busyness and create a life you love living—without the burnout…

If you’re ready to ditch the chaotic to-do list and start structuring your time around what truly matters, hit play! Together, we’ll Solve for Mom.

Episode Highlights

(00:00) Teaser
(02:37) Many moms identify themselves as busy
(2:53) The difference between busyness & productivity
(5:03) Mom guilt
(8:14) 1. Time management self-awareness
(9:15) 2. Life planning: Align your time to what is important to you
- (10:47): - Time audit tips
- (11:57) - Incorporate time minimalism into your schedule
(12:09) 3. Boundaries on saying “Yes”
- (13:13): - Practice pausing to make intentional purpose-driven decisions
(13:40): 4. Time blocking strategies & mistakes
(17:02) 5. Review your time alignment
(17:46) Recap