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139: Pausing Your Career to Stay at Home (A Resource for Women Who Aren't Tradwives)
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In this episode of Struggle Care, host KC Davis speaks with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause. Together, they explore the reality of modern motherhood, particularly for women who decide—or feel compelled—to pause their careers to care for their children. This conversation addresses the outdated stereotypes of stay-at-home moms and offers empowering, practical insights for navigating this unique chapter with confidence and clarity.
Show Highlights:
- Neha’s personal story behind writing The Power Pause
- What the “tradwife” movement misses—and who this book is really for
- Why "stay-at-home mom" is an outdated and limiting term
- How women can redefine productivity, identity, and success during a career pause
- The hidden costs of idealized motherhood in media and social platforms
- A breakdown of the personal, professional, and family goals women can set while caregiving
- Financial planning tips and why couples must prepare for the pause together
- The role of privilege, budgeting, and honest conversations with your partner
- How to reclaim agency and dignity during motherhood—without losing ambition
- Why it’s time to rewrite the narrative of caregiving and career on your own terms
Resources and Links:
- 📘 The Power Pause by Neha Ruch – Available wherever you get your books
- 🌐 Mother Untitled Website – Free resources including financial prep, postnups, and return-to-work guidance
- 📱 Follow Neha on Instagram
Connect with KC Davis:
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
144 episodes
Manage episode 478207419 series 3393039
In this episode of Struggle Care, host KC Davis speaks with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause. Together, they explore the reality of modern motherhood, particularly for women who decide—or feel compelled—to pause their careers to care for their children. This conversation addresses the outdated stereotypes of stay-at-home moms and offers empowering, practical insights for navigating this unique chapter with confidence and clarity.
Show Highlights:
- Neha’s personal story behind writing The Power Pause
- What the “tradwife” movement misses—and who this book is really for
- Why "stay-at-home mom" is an outdated and limiting term
- How women can redefine productivity, identity, and success during a career pause
- The hidden costs of idealized motherhood in media and social platforms
- A breakdown of the personal, professional, and family goals women can set while caregiving
- Financial planning tips and why couples must prepare for the pause together
- The role of privilege, budgeting, and honest conversations with your partner
- How to reclaim agency and dignity during motherhood—without losing ambition
- Why it’s time to rewrite the narrative of caregiving and career on your own terms
Resources and Links:
- 📘 The Power Pause by Neha Ruch – Available wherever you get your books
- 🌐 Mother Untitled Website – Free resources including financial prep, postnups, and return-to-work guidance
- 📱 Follow Neha on Instagram
Connect with KC Davis:
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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