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

Anokhi Kapasi, PhD - Life Planning & Career Strategist for Women in STEM

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

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47:49

EP 114: Women in STEM Advice | Do You Have a Skills...

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2026/04/13

Imposter syndrome in women in STEM can feel like a constant need to over-prepare, prove yourself, and still worry you’ll be “found out.”In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. AJ Lauer, EdD—a STEM leadership and workplace inclusion expert—to help you tell the difference between a real skills gap and imposter phenomenon, and to give you a simple way to respond in the moment. Dr. Lauer teaches us how to notice your personal triggers, a quick nervous-system reset, the most important conversation you

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26:05

EP 113: How to Get Unstuck as a Scientist When...

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2026/03/30

3 Self-Discovery Steps to Get Unstuck as a Scientist MomWork Life balance after motherhood can feel impossible when you’re pulled in two directions—trying to be a good mom and a good scientist at the same time. If you’ve ever felt like you’re never fully enough in either role, this episode is your reset. In today’s episode, we’re getting honest about why so many moms in STEM feel stuck after motherhood changes everything…and the simple life planning and self-discovery framework that helps you

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EP 112: Science Careers for Moms - TRAILER

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2026/03/16

Women in STEM: If you want to have both - a meaningful science career and a rooted family life —and you’re done feeling like you’re “failing at both”… this NEW SHOW is for you.This is a short welcome episode where I’m introducing the new podcast name and focus: Science Careers for Moms. If you’re a STEM-trained mom who wants to have both: a meaningful science career and a rooted family life (without burning out, second-guessing, or trying to do it all), you’re in the right place. After listening,

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23:14

EP 111: Design Your Life, Then Set Your Goals:...

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2026/03/02

Life Planning vs. Goal SettingAre you checking off goals but still thinking, "I'm constantly trying to juggle a million things at once, and I'm not doing any of them well"? Maybe you've hit milestones—passed exams, published papers, earned promotions—yet there's this quiet voice saying, "The things I want to be doing are not part of my life right now… I don't feel like myself." If life planning for moms sounds like just another productivity hack, think again. This episode reveals why goal setting

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54:22

EP 110: Clear Decision Making Comes From Rewiring...

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2026/02/23

Identity Shift for Women starts when you stop making decisions from an old version of yourself. If you’re a mom in STEM who’s successful on paper but disconnected inside, this episode will help you make clear decision-making choices without self-blame. Riana Malia is a board-certified neurosomatic practitioner and identity architect with 20+ years in personal development. She helps high-achieving women regulate their nervous system, clear old patterns, and make aligned decisions without reliving

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27:13

EP 109: The Hidden Time Management Problem Sabotaging...

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2026/02/16

Time management for working moms in STEM shouldn't feel this hard. You get everything done—code compiles, data collected, manuscript revised—but at home? There's no clear finish line. Just that nagging feeling you could always do one more thing.In today's episode, I'm breaking down a simple 4-part framework that will help you define "done" intentionally so you can stop overworking and start experiencing real balance. This isn't about lowering your standards—it's about reallocating excellence to the

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16:58

EP 108: Work-Life Balance Question: What Does “Being...

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2026/02/09

Work-life balance for working moms in STEM feels like constant juggling—lab deadlines, family responsibilities, career demands, and that nagging feeling you're failing at all of it.And somehow you're still supposed to pursue meaningful work and be present with your family? This episode is your clarity. I'm walking you through what "being aligned" really means for scientist moms—not the vague Instagram version, but the concrete kind where your values, vision, and daily decisions all point in the

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44:21

EP 107: Confident Decision Making for Ambitious Moms...

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2026/02/02

For ambitious moms to turn intuition into a strategy for work-life balanceAre you at a crossroads, wondering how to take the next right action to do what you want? If you’ve been stuck in analysis paralysis and overthinking every move, this episode explains how to make faster, more confident decisions at work and at home without burning out your brain. I’m joined by Leah Goldman, host of The Intuition Strategist podcast and creator of Corporate Tarot Cards®, who helps ambitious leaders to use

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21:25

EP 106: Time Management Tip for Working Moms | Fast...

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2026/01/26

Being a working mom in science & tech isn't the problem. Your time management isn't the problem. The problem is that your disorganized calendar and context switching silently drains your energy and productivity throughout the day leaving you feeling overwhelmed and unbalanced in all your roles as a mom and a scientist. In this episode, I'm sharing how I went from a calendar packed with scattered micro-tasks… to finally reclaiming time and space in my week through batch-blocking. Creating visible

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23:46

EP 105: Career Planning for PhD Moms | Does Your Job...

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2026/01/19

A gut‑check on default career planning, purpose, and life vision High‑achieving PhD/STEM moms often stay in roles that no longer fit their life vision—driven by sunk costs, fear of wasting their PhD, and pressure to appear grateful. If you’ve ever thought, “I’ve already put in so many years in this job…I don’t want to waste my PhD,” this episode offers a career planning framework to find purpose, protect your work‑life balance, and decide whether your current job truly belongs in your long‑term life

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25:46

EP 104: Decision Making for Moms: 6 Data‑Driven Ways...

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2026/01/12

Decision-making for moms doesn't have to feel overwhelming. As a high-achieving mom in science, tech, or research, you've spent years building expertise—but when everything feels urgent at home and work, even the simplest choices can leave you second-guessing yourself.In this episode, I share 6 simple ways to pull data from your life (internally & externally) to make informed decisions, especially when you struggle with decision overload or worry about making the "wrong" choice. I'll

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13:57

EP 103: Are Core Values Different From Career or...

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2026/01/09

If you're feeling the urge to clarify your core values in the new year or are being pulled in multiple directions, this episode is for you. In this Figure It Out Friday episode, I answer the question: Are your core values as a mom and a STEM professional different from your career or family values? I’m not talking about creating rigid rules or fitting you into a box. This is about why misalignment between your schedule and your personal values leaves you feeling disconnected and “not like yourself”

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25:59

EP 102: Get Your Life On Track: 6 Life Planning...

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2026/01/06

Life planning strategies aren't just about organizing your calendar—they're about designing a life where your ambition and motherhood coexist without constant overwhelm. If you've ever felt like you're going through the motions without a clear roadmap…only to end each day wondering if you're making progress on what truly matters, this episode is for you. In today's episode of Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life, I'm walking you through 6 life planning strategies specifically designed for women in STEM,

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34:56

EP 101: When “Pushing Through” Is Destroying Your...

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2025/12/29

Your work-life balance isn't about doing less—it's about doing what matters most. But when "pushing through" becomes your default, when slowing down feels risky, and when guilt takes over, then burnout isn't far behind.In this episode, I'm sharing why slowing down with purpose is the most strategic move you can make as an ambitious mom. I'll walk you through the 4 C's that rest creates—Calm, Creativity, Clarity, and Connection—and show you how intentional rest protects your long-term goals instead

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23:37

EP 100: Personalized Work‑Life Balance: Breaking the...

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2025/12/22

Is work-life balance really impossible for high-achieving moms? This milestone 100th episode reveals the truth: balance isn't a 50/50 split—it's about creating intentional systems, clear boundaries, and aligned decisions that let you show up fully in every role.After interviewing a dozen brilliant, high-achieving women—from productivity experts to PhD researchers to CEOs—a powerful consensus emerged: work-life balance is not a myth. It's a lived experience built on life planning, not perfection. If

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21:35

EP 99: Want to Align Your Career, Motherhood & Goals?...

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2025/12/15

Are you a high-achieving mom feeling disconnected from your successful self? Struggling with decision fatigue and competing priorities while trying to balance career ambitions and motherhood? In today's episode, I explain what a life planning strategist does and how personalized life planning can help you feel like yourself again—with clarity, confidence, and a roadmap that actually works for your life.This episode is for ambitious moms in science, tech, research, or any professional field who are

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19:57

EP 98: 3 Time Management Tips That Turn “No Time”...

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2025/12/12

Your days are jam-packed with endless to-do lists and unfinished tasks—managing pickups, projects, and everyone else's schedules. And somehow you're still supposed to plan a career change?This episode is your reset. I'm walking you through the exact life planning tools I use to reclaim control of my day and make consistent progress toward the career I want without feeling like I'm constantly putting my own needs and dreams on hold. From shifting your mindset about time to using a simple 3-column

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35:55

EP 97: Simple Work-Life Balance Shifts: 5-Minute Dog...

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2025/12/08

Do you ever feel like caring for your dog has become just another task on your endless to-do list? In today's bonus episode, I sit down with Tori Mistick aka “Martha Stewart of dogs”, a certified canine enrichment specialist and host of Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick, to talk about how simple 5-minute dog rituals can become stress-relief systems that help you recharge and boost productivity.Mama, you have a PURPOSE—but to truly feel like yourself again and stop drowning in your day-to-day, you

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20:46

EP 96: Feeling Unqualified? How to Learn New Skills...

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2025/12/05

Your resume gap isn't the problem. Your skills gap isn't the problem. Career change during motherhood isn't the problem.The problem is that you don't know which skills to prioritize or how to find time to develop them while managing family responsibilities. In this episode, I'm sharing how to transform skill development overwhelm into strategic career momentum. From identifying transferable skills you already have to creating a micro-learning approach that fits your busy mom life—you'll learn to

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17:29

EP 95: Work-Life Balance This Holiday: 3 Traditions...

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2025/12/01

Your struggle to find work-life balance during the holidays isn't about time—it's about losing sight of yourself in the chaos. If you feel disconnected from your passions while juggling family responsibilities, this episode reveals how to reclaim your identity without sacrificing family time.In this replay episode, I'm sharing three powerful ways the holidays can inspire self-discovery and help you reconnect with your purpose. From reflecting on meaningful traditions to creating intentional family

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