{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Momcozy Village - Together We Grow","title":"Pressing Pause, Rising Stronger - The Liberating Power of Pausing Your Career with Neha Ruch","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1825,"description":"The decision for moms to pause or downshift their careers often carries a heavy stigma. Yet, it can also provide a valuable opportunity to prioritize family life and grow alongside it.In this episode of the Momcozy Village: Together We Grow podcast, host Lalaina sits down with Neha Ruch, author and the founder of Mother Untitled, a leading platform for ambitious women embracing family life. Her new book, The Power Pause, redefines stay-at-home parenthood for a new generation of women and families.Together, they discuss why Neha took her pause, how you can grow and develop during a career pause or downshift, and how to nourish your self-esteem and set up systems for success.02:07 - Neha’s backstory of career success.04:08 - When you are judged for stepping back from work.07:02 - Redefining ambition and feminism.09:48 - Growing in yourself through motherhood.13:05 - What challenges do moms face when taking a career pause?16:44 - So many moms don’t have help at home.20:48 - What to do when you want the pause to finish.24:44 - Owning the story of your pause.26:08 - Relying on friends and contacts to start again.27:44 - The impact that Neha hopes The Power Pause has.29:24 - How Neha nurtures her self-esteem.Join your host Lalaina Rabary every two weeks for light-hearted and fun chats with special guests about their motherhood journey.So, whether you're rocking your baby to sleep, taking a walk, or just need a moment for yourself, tune in and connect with your new village.Subscribe now and join us on this incredible journey of motherhood because every mom deserves a village.LINKSMomcozy WebsiteMomcozy FacebookMomcozy YoutubeMomcozy InstagramMother Untitled WebsiteNeha Ruch on InstagramThe Power PauseIf you would record a message for us to play on the show then head over to the link below to find out more:https://www.speakpipe.com/Momcozy_Village_Podcast","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FiA34-toSWr8WSZuvdrIJsmEa4G-l9FYDyTVjbkxLjs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMzUz/M2UxYTEzZDAzZTUw/N2ZiYmVjZDQxMWY2/ZjI3NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}