120: Empowering Working Parents: Navigating Challenges and Cultivating Success - podcast episode cover

120: Empowering Working Parents: Navigating Challenges and Cultivating Success

Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons
Oct 23, 2023β€’49 minβ€’Season 4Ep. 121
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Episode description

Michelle Yu, MPH, is Co-founder & CEO of Josie. Named after her daughter, Josie’s vision is to transform the working parent experience.

𝐒𝐑𝐨𝐰 𝐑𝐒𝐠𝐑π₯𝐒𝐠𝐑𝐭𝐬


  • Michelle Yu discussed alarming statistics regarding working parents' burnout and challenges, especially new mothers.
  • The power of community and overcoming parental isolation was a key focus.
  • Josie’s unique approach integrates coaching, education, and organizational support for working parents.
  • Working parents offer transformational benefits to organizations, contrary to common misconceptions.
  • The conversation highlighted self-mothering as a crucial theme for parents' well-being and work-life balance.

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Learn more about the 2024 Spring Equinox Self-Mothering Retreat at https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/spring-equinox-24

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