Mastering the Juggle: Balancing Parenthood and your Career - Episode 39 with Maria Perez

Parenting is Easy Podcast

# Balancing Career, Health, and Parenting:
Maria, a leadership and career coach with an impressive food science background, joins us in this podcast episode. Her journey from Ecuador to the United States, Netherlands, and Singapore has provided invaluable experiences. Today, we explore Maria's story and her tips for work-life balance in the modern world.
## The Impact of Parenthood
Parenthood brought significant changes to Maria's life, as with many career-focused individuals. Having a daughter made her reassess her career goals and personal expectations. Maria believes that the idea of "having it all" is often unrealistic, especially when managing a new business and a newborn.
## Finding Balance in the Chaos
Maria overcame challenges to achieve work-life balance. She emphasized the need to adjust expectations and reject the idea of a binary choice between parenthood and career. Maria discusses the trial-and-error process of finding what works for oneself.
## The Importance of Health
Maria emphasized the importance of health, especially as a parent. She advocates for reframing stress and prioritizing well-being to ensure that one can be agile, independent, and present for their children and future generations. Exercise, particularly running, is a non-negotiable for Maria. It serves as her time to recharge, move energy, and be present in her body.
## Technology and Community Support
Maria values support and technology due to living far from family. She understands how video calls help maintain relationships with her parents and involve them in her children's lives. Maria values building supportive communities wherever you are.
## Practical Tips for Young Parents
1. Having someone to rely on, like neighbors, friends, or a doula, is crucial.
2. Define your roles clearly and avoid stress from overlapping responsibilities.
3. Be flexible and focus on what's important.
4. Stay connected with distant family using video calls and social media.
Keywords: leadership, coaching, career coaching, motivating middle management, international experiences, motivation, growth, parenthood, responsibilities, COVID-19, health management, stress management, career, well-being, new parent, challenges, starting a business, setting boundaries, being present, cultural adjustments, childbirth in foreign countries, parenting abroad, community and technology, home births, work-life balance management.
Where to find Maria Perez:
https://www.instagram.com/mariaperezhealth/
www.linkedin.com/in/mdcperez
[e-mail]
www.instragram.com/embers_cc

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