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The Unspoken Truth About Being a Working Mom (That No One Admits)
- 2025/04/08
- 再生時間： 26 分
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Can women truly "have it all"? In this raw and deeply personal episode, Kelly Renee dismantles the myth of balancing motherhood and career, drawing from her own journey as a military veteran, real estate professional, and mother of two. She shares the painful sacrifices, societal double standards, and emotional toll of trying to excel at both—and why she now believes it’s impossible without systemic change or a partner who shares the load equally. From the guilt of missed moments to the harsh reality that "kids don’t appreciate sacrifice until they’re adults," Kelly’s unfiltered reflections are a wake-up call for anyone navigating parenthood, career, or the pressure to do both. Key Takeaways The Military vs. Civilian Parenting Divide: How the military enforced equal childcare planning—and why civilian life fails mothers. The Stay-at-Home Mom Experiment: Why Kelly left the military to be a SAHM—and why it left her depressed and unfulfilled. The Real Cost of "Balance": Juggling real estate with young kids meant constant compromise ("I was a tornado at work… I didn’t even have time to pee"). Kids’ Painful Truth: Her son’s confession: "I don’t want to work like you. I want to spend time with my family." Regrets & Resentment: How focusing on career left her with lost time, a dissolved marriage, and kids who "sat across from therapists explaining what it was like to be raised by me." A Message to Mothers: "You can’t be 100% at work and 100% at home. Someone—or something—will always pay the price." In This Episode (00:01) - Introduction to Fiercely Unfiltered (01:08) - Motherhood and career choices (02:05) - Military vs. civilian parenting (03:54) - Transitioning to stay-at-home mom (04:55) - Real estate career (06:39) - Ages 0 to 5 in motherhood (07:33) - Juggling work and parenting (08:57) - Regrets on work-life balance (10:09) - Lessons learned in parenting (11:23) - Expectations in parenthood (12:27) - The thankless job of parenting (13:36) - Struggles with stay-at-home motherhood (14:43) - Changing dynamics in relationships (15:54) - Finding what works for you (17:12) - Desires and expectations (18:25) - Stressful reality of motherhood (19:39) - Regrets and hopes for the future (21:02) - Acknowledging past mistakes (22:30) - Understanding parenting generations (23:37) - Choosing between career and family (24:48) - Living in the moment (26:02) - Final thoughts and encouragement Notable Quotes [08:57] "I wish I would have enjoyed my children more when they were little. I wish I wouldn't have worked so much. I wish I wouldn't have put my energy into something that could be taken from me." — Kelly Renee [13:36] "I just don't think, in my opinion, you could have it all unless you have a husband who is a stay-at-home dad who takes that role and those responsibilities and those worries from you." — Kelly Renee [17:12] "If I went back and thought about who I was and what I wanted, I'm not sure I would have had kids. To be honest, kids didn't fulfill me in any way that I needed to feel fulfilled to be happy." — Kelly Renee [19:39] "I hope that all the mistakes I made with my kids, trying to have a career and be a mom and failing at both, I can make up to them as I am a mother to them in the latter part of their life." — Kelly Renee [21:02] "I'm sorry that I didn't take the time to heal my traumas before I had you. I'm sorry that you're probably going to be going to counseling because of the stuff I put you through." — Kelly Renee Resources and Links Fiercely Unfiltered Fiercely Unfiltered with Kelly Renee Kelly Renee Instagram Facebook Website