Fresh Take: Neha Ruch, "The Power Pause"

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What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood

Parenting, Kids & Family, Comedy

4.6 • 962 Ratings

🗓️ 7 February 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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So many women feel that when they leave the workforce to become a stay-at-home parent, "Mom" becomes their primary and only identity. But Neha Ruch, author of the new book THE POWER PAUSE, reframes the shift from paid work to stay-at-home parenting—and sometimes back to the workforce— in a way that expands identity and possibilities for women going through these transitions. Neha, Amy, and Margaret discuss: Why the period of "stay at home momness" can be a great challenge to identity How the Power Pause stands in contrast to the way moms are seen when they stop working Practical tips for resigning strategically when leaving the workforce How to grow and learn during a power pause—and why it's not really a resume gap Here's where you can find Neha: https://www.motheruntitled.com @motheruntitled on Instagram Buy THE POWER PAUSE: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9780593716182 We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson. mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid’s behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, parental stress, kids stress, brain development, mom brain, the power pause, redefining motherhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:02.8	with white in the center. Be sure to click on the coupon to get the discount. You need VIX Cool Relief
1:08.9	Humidifier for wintertime comfort.
1:13.3	Hello, everyone, and welcome to Fresh Take from What Fresh Hell Laughing in the Face of Motherhood.
1:18.2	This is Margaret.
1:19.3	And this is Amy.
1:20.3	Today we're talking to Neha Ruch.
1:22.3	She is the founder of Mother Untitled, a movement dedicated to updating the perception of stay-at-home motherhood
1:28.7	in America.
1:30.0	Today we are discussing Neha's new book, The Power Pause, How to Plan a Career Break
1:34.9	After Kids and Come Back Stronger Than Ever.
1:38.4	This book is a first of its kind guide for women who are on career pauses, who are working
1:43.5	part-time, or are considering a more
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