The Ella Era

Postpartum Identity, Working Mum Guilt & Asking for Help

The Ella Era

Show Notes

I went back to work six weeks after giving birth. Now my daughter is nearly one, she’s starting daycare, and I’m feeling guilty, relieved and excited all at once.

In this solo episode, I’m talking about working mum guilt, the hard conversations my husband and I have had, and why a TikTok about missing our Bali nanny brought out so much judgement. I’m also sharing how I’m feeling ten months postpartum and what it’s been like trying to make room for work, motherhood and myself. ❤️

00:00 A long overdue solo catch-up

03:23 The dream I wrote down six years ago

07:37 My daughter is nearly one

11:52 Going back to work six weeks postpartum

13:38 Working mum guilt and my relationship

15:18 Why my daughter is starting daycare

21:23 Travelling to Bali with a baby

26:57 Finding our nanny in Bali

31:52 The TikTok backlash over missing our nanny

38:44 My postpartum health check-in

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