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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
Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 119
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 PODCAST for women in STEM who want a career path where they can thrive in science without sacrificing their family or personal wellbeing.
Hi! I’m Anokhi Kapasi, a PhD researcher and mom of two boys. I created this show because I know what it is like to feel torn between being a serious scientist and a present mom —and to realize that “trying harder” is not a strategy.
This show is different because it integrates career and life planning strategies designed specifically for science-minded moms in a work culture that was not built for caregivers. Every episode blends interviews with other scientists who have been where you are and career planning deep-dives where you will learn the answer to questions like:
🎯 Are there decision-making frameworks to help me navigate pivots, return-to-work, academia vs. industry…or to even know what the “next right move” is?
🎯 How do I set career goals that allow me to stay ambitious, connect with my family, and feel like myself again?
🎯 Is work–life balance for working moms in STEM actually possible, and what does it look like in practice?
🎯 Can I stay in science & tech without burnout, guilt, or losing sight of myself?
STEM-trained moms, I’ll teach you how to make confident career decisions that align with your whole life —not just professional development.
🎧 FOLLOW this show and never choose between being a good mom or a good scientist again!
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EP 36: Ditch Self-Doubt, Not Your Goals: A Quick Mental Reset for Ambitious Moms | Personal Growth Tips
Episode 36
vendredi 9 mai 2025 • Duration 07:47
Hello Amazing Mom!
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of negative self-talk? Do you catch yourself saying "I'm too..." or "I'm not enough" more often than you'd like? Many moms struggle with balancing their external responsibilities while their internal dialogue remains unbalanced.
In today’s special Mother’s Day Bonus episode, I share a powerful mindset shift about balance that goes beyond just managing your schedule. Learn how your thoughts shape your actions and discover practical tips for rewiring your neural connections with more empowering messages.
If you're ready to transform your internal dialogue and create more balance in your life, hit play and together we can solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights- (0:00): Teaser
- (0:59): Empowering thoughts to envision a balanced life
- (2:14): Feeling calm with a balanced mindset
- (4:11): Meaningful thoughts to improve mental well-being
- (5:25): How to re-balance rigid thinking
- (4:50): Subscribe to the SFM Newsletter
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EP 35: Planning For Your Future Life by Prioritizing Your Values Now [Coaching]
Episode 35
lundi 5 mai 2025 • Duration 35:15
Hello Wonderful Mom!
Are you growing a business while trying to create meaningful time with your young family? Do you feel overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and unexpected interruptions in your day? You will not want to miss this special life coaching episode!
I follow one working mom's journey from feeling overwhelmed to creating an intentional life plan. You'll discover how Lindsey, a successful business owner and mom of a toddler, transformed from constantly playing catch-up to having crystal-clear direction. We talk about why creating systems isn’t enough without first defining your core values and vision, and the importance of making intentional decisions now to create your dream future. This is a good one if you’ve ever been curious about what it’s like to work with me.
If you're ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and create a purposeful roadmap for your future while staying present with your family, hit play and let's solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights- (0:00): Teaser
- (1:25): Spring 2025 Contest winner
- (2:08): Life coaching for a working mom
- (3:00): Being a business owner while caring for a toddler
- (6:43): Overwhelmed by a long to-do list
- (13:29): Building buffers for flow & flexibility in your schedule
- (15:10): Self-discovery
- (19:14): Building a roadmap to success
- (21:43): Small daily decisions make big decisions
- (25:42): Planning ahead to create a sleep routine & get rest
- (33:25): Wrap-up
👩💻 Learn about my 1:1 Balanced Mom Coaching - Book a 10 minute discovery call.
⏪ EP 23: Struggling With Self-Discipline? How to Build Habits With Life Planning [Life Coaching]
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// Work-Life Balance for Ambitious Moms Using Purpose-driven Planning //
EP 26: 7 Powerful Goal Setting Tips for High-Achieving Moms Who Prioritize Family Time | Life Planning Skills
Episode 26
lundi 3 mars 2025 • Duration 18:50
Hey Successful Mama!
Are you setting goals for yourself—only to have them derailed by sick kids, last-minute school projects, or the never-ending mental load? Maybe you dream of growing your business, homeschooling with more intention, or simply making time for self-care… but you find it hard to balance your goals with your family’s needs.
I get it. I’ve been there.
If you’ve ever felt guilty, overwhelmed, or stuck when trying to set personal goals, this episode will help you find balance so you can thrive in BOTH motherhood and your passions.
I once took on an exciting new project that challenged me professionally. I was learning, growing—but also missing out on precious family moments. I thought achieving success in one area meant sacrificing another. But the truth? You don’t have to choose between your personal goals and your family. You just need a better way to align them.
In today’s episode, I share how to set goals that fit your season of motherhood (without frustration or burnout) by first defining your family’s core values so your goals don’t pull you in opposite directions. I explain why family-centered time management is the key - not the barrier - to making progress. Listen in to learn how to structure your schedule for flexibility—because, let’s be real, mom life is unpredictable. I also share the secret to choosing goals that create time freedom, not just more hustle.
If you’re ready to make progress on your goals without sacrificing family time, hit play! Together, we can Solve for Mom.
Episode Highlights- (0:00): Teaser
- (4:40): The real reason moms struggle to make personal goals stick
- (6:46): Strategies focused on your family’s core identity to shape your goals
- (7:06): 1. What are your roles?
- (7:55): 2. What are your family’s values & priorities?
- (9:26): 3. What does success look like for your family?
- (10:44): 4. Integrate your family with your goals
- (11:34): Strategies focused on managing time centered on family
- (11:39): 5. Work around family non-negotiables for goal-setting without mom guilt
- (12:40): 6. Create an adaptable schedule that actually works for busy moms
- (15:05): 7. Lean towards goals that don’t disrupt family energy or harmony
- (17:15): Re-cap
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// Science-based life planning to excel while prioritizing family time //
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Episode 26
vendredi 28 février 2025 • Duration 05:07
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// Science-based life planning to excel while prioritizing family time //
EP 25: Overwhelmed Working Mom? Time Management Systems to Finally Do What Matters
Episode 25
lundi 24 février 2025 • Duration 20:24
Hello Successful Mama!
Do you ever feel like you’re always busy, yet never really accomplishing what truly matters to you? You’re juggling work, housework, and about a million other things—only to crash at the end of the day wondering whether it was time well-spent.
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, I just need better time management strategies… but still end up overwhelmed, this episode is for you.
Today, we’re breaking down how to shift from obligation-driven busyness to intentional, fulfilling productivity**.** Because being busy isn’t the problem—the problem is being busy with the things that don’t serve your values and priorities.
In today’s episode, I share 5 practical strategies to design a schedule that actually works for you. I also discuss the difference between being busy by default and purpose-driven productivity. I point out how societal pressure and mom guilt keep you overbooked.
Mama, you don’t have to do it all to feel accomplished. Let’s redefine busyness and create a life you love living—without the burnout…
If you’re ready to ditch the chaotic to-do list and start structuring your time around what truly matters, hit play! Together, we’ll Solve for Mom.
Episode Highlights- (00:00) Teaser
- (02:37) Many moms identify themselves as busy
- (2:53) The difference between busyness & productivity
- (5:03) Mom guilt
- (8:14) 1. Time management self-awareness
- (9:15) 2. Life planning: Align your time to what is important to you
- (10:47): - Time audit tips
- (11:57) - Incorporate time minimalism into your schedule
- (12:09) 3. Boundaries on saying “Yes”
- (13:13): - Practice pausing to make intentional purpose-driven decisions
- (13:40): 4. Time blocking strategies & mistakes
- (17:02) 5. Review your time alignment
- (17:46) Recap
🎙️EP 1: Busy yet Restless? 3 Ways to Find Purpose as a Mom
🎙️EP 9: Why Making Time to Prioritize Yourself IS Serving Your Family
🎙️EP 19: Laws of Mom Life Dynamics - Managing Energy, Chaos & Balance
📖 Women spend less time on leisure & sports than men
👩💻 Ask me about my 1:1 Balanced Mom Coaching
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// Science-based life planning to excel while prioritizing family time //
EP 24: Want to Be the Best Version of You? Must-Have Personal Growth Plan for Moms!
Episode 24
lundi 17 février 2025 • Duration 19:23
Hello Ambitious Mom!
Are you feeling stuck in the daily grind, wondering if personal growth is even possible with your never-ending to-do list? Maybe you crave a sense of purpose beyond the routines of homeschooling, running a business, or managing a household.
It’s understandable that personal growth can feel like a luxury, but the truth is—it’s a necessity for moms who want to achieve their goals.
In today’s episode, I share my stepwise approach that aligns with your busy life and helps you become the best version of YOU!
Episode Highlights:- (0:00) Teaser
- (2:38) Self growth as a busy mom
- (3:51) Why invest in personal growth
- (4:35) Mindset shifts during self-improvement
- (6:27) 1. Life Planning (aka Personal Growth Plan)
- (8:14) 2. Identify key roles
- (09:12) 3. Long-term goals
- (10:24) 4. Smaller, short-term goals
- (11:16) 5. What will you need to learn?
- (11:26): More information
- (11:37) A new skill
- (11:46) How to improve a skill
- (12:02) Character-building
- (12:18) 6. Modes of learning
- (14:59) 7. Create systems to support your journey
- (15:47) 8. Track your progress
- (16:53) Recap
This episode is all about strategically planning your self-growth journey so that it’s not just another thing on your plate—it’s a pathway to more joy, fulfillment, and success.
If you’re ready to take action, hit play and together we can Solve for Mom!
Links Mentioned in This Episode:🎙️Resources for learning skills
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EP 23: Struggling With Self-Discipline? How to Build Habits With Life Planning [Coaching]
Episode 23
lundi 10 février 2025 • Duration 18:29
Hello Wonderful Mom!
Are you struggling to stay consistent with good habits? Do you find yourself overwhelmed, unable to balance family life with your personal growth goals? Maybe you want to feel more accomplished at home—whether that’s cooking fresh meals, keeping an organized space, or simply maintaining a routine—but staying disciplined feels impossible.
💡 Stop forcing yourself into routines that don’t work—let’s build ones that actually fit YOUR life.
I get it. You have big dreams and passions, but your time is stretched thin. You start with the best intentions, but without systems and accountability, consistency slips away.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a coaching call with a mom just like you. You’ll get an inside look at how I help moms build discipline and structure using my Balanced Mom Coaching method and the power of Life Planning. If you’ve been struggling with consistency & discipline, you NEED this episode.
Episode Highlights- (0:00): Teaser
- (2:00): My science-based Life Planning framework
- (04:53): Why self-discipline is a struggle for busy moms
- (05:28): Successful habits
- (06:16): How systems & accountability factor in
- (10:22): Passions and purpose can become the foundation having discipline
- (12:17): Building a life plan
- (13:10): Aligning actions with your passions & purpose makes habits stick.
- (14:40): Rediscovering passions
- (15:20): Moving forward with systems & accountability
If you’ve ever felt frustrated that you “just don’t have the discipline,” this episode will show you a new way to approach habits and consistency. It’s not about forcing yourself to work harder. It’s about aligning your time and energy with what truly adds value to your life. When your actions are driven by your values and passions, motivation and discipline come naturally.
If you’re ready to stop struggling and start making real progress, hit play and let’s Solve for Mom together!
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:- Ditch Overwhelm to Be Your Best Self During Motherhood: ➡️ Balanced Mom Coaching
- The Deep Life with Cal Newport
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EP 22: Be the CEO of Your Life - Freedom to Have Ambitions During Motherhood | Life Planning 101
Episode 22
lundi 3 février 2025 • Duration 17:29
Hello Wonderful Mom!
Are you feeling torn between your ambitions and your role as a mom? Do you wonder if it's possible to pursue your passions while still being the amazing mother your kids need? Maybe you’ve tried to “do it all” and ended up exhausted, feeling like you’re constantly choosing between success and family.
I’ve been there, too. I wanted to grow my career, feel fulfilled, and chase my dreams—while still being present for my kids. But instead, I felt like I was drowning in responsibilities, running on autopilot, and losing my sense of self.
In today’s episode, we’re tackling the question: How do I balance my ambitions with my role as a mom? And guess what? You don’t have to choose between them!
I’ll show you how to step into the role of CEO of your life—so you can structure your time, align your goals with your values, and create a system that works for you instead of against you. By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to integrate your passions, priorities, and parenting without burnout.
If you want to see what would happen if you ran your life like a CEO runs a company, hit play, and let’s Solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights- (0:00): Teaser
- (4:48): My life planning story: From consulting career to intentional motherhood
- (7:29 ): The CEO mindset: Taking charge of your life like a business
- (8:14): 1. Brand identity // Clarify your identity
- (10:21): 2. Know your customers // Find the balance to serve you & your family
- (11:43): 3. Develop Your Products & Services // Address your priorities
- (12:30): 4. Track KPIs // Set & track personal goals
- (13:09): 5. Scale intentionally // Avoid burnout
- (14:17): Recap
⏮️ Ep 9: Why Making Time to Prioritize Yourself IS Serving Your Family
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Ditch Overwhelm to Be Your Best Self During Motherhood
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// Science-based life planning to excel while prioritizing family time //
EP 21: Stop Running on Empty: Time Management Rules for High-Achieving Moms Who “Do It All”
Episode 21
lundi 27 janvier 2025 • Duration 17:02
Hello Wonderful Mom!
Are you overwhelmed by the constant juggling act of motherhood? Do you find yourself running on coffee and chaos, trying to manage your family, work, and everything in between, while your own needs fall to the bottom of the to-do list?
As moms, we’ve all been there—caught in the spiral of trying to “do it all,” only to end up feeling drained and defeated. I wanted to thrive and feel energized, but instead, I was stuck in a loop of exhaustion, trying to keep every plate spinning.
Sound familiar? Then this episode is for you!
In today’s episode, we’re breaking down how to reclaim your energy and thrive—even with all the moving parts of mom life. I’ll introduce my DNA Formula for managing energy, inspired by the incredible ways our very own cells operate. It’s a simple, science-based framework to help you create a daily rhythm that works for you, not against you, so you can balance your responsibilities without sacrificing family time or your own goals.
It’s time to recharge, Mama! Hit play, and let’s Solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights- (0:00): Teaser
- (2:07): Become an SFM Insider
- (2:30): Why moms struggle with energy
- (04:24): D - Divide & Delegate: Why moms need to share the load and how to start today
- (08:24): N - Nurture Your Energy: Tips for prioritizing yourself and avoiding burnout
- (10:56): A - Adapt to Your Environment: How to keep a flexible schedule and to model balance for your kids
- (15:33): Recap
- Episode with the Focus Funnel
- Moms work an average of 98 hours a week (Source: Mother.ly)
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// Science-based life planning to excel while prioritizing family time //
EP 20: Ready to Find Purpose Again? 8 Quick Wins to Reclaim Your Goals During Motherhood
Episode 20
lundi 20 janvier 2025 • Duration 25:27
Hello Ambitious Mama!
Do you wish you had more hours in the day to dedicate to your hobbies or passions? Are you struggling to balance your individuality with family time?
As moms, we often put our dreams and goals on hold, juggling family responsibilities, careers, and the nagging guilt of taking time for ourselves. But here’s the thing: pursuing what you love doesn’t make you less of a mom—it makes you a more fulfilled, joyful one!
In today’s episode, I’ll share eight barriers that might be stopping you from doing what lights you up—and, more importantly, actionable solutions to help you overcome them! After this episode you are going to have the exact playbook for these “biggies” that block you from doing things that add meaning to your life.
By tackling these barriers with simple, effective solutions, you’ll feel confident carving out time for your passions—without sacrificing family priorities. You will have mental clarity, be emotionally resilient, know how to build consistency, and learn how to garner support. It’s all about finding that sweet spot between productivity, individuality, and family flow!
If you’re ready to find out the secret to balancing productivity and flow while prioritizing family time, hit play and together can solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights- (00:00): Introduction
- (02:34): Common barriers that moms face
- (04:29): Become an SFM Insider
- (06:05): 1. Not enough time
- (06:36): How to reclaim your time
- (08:52) 2. Guilt
- (09:07): A simple mindset reframe
- (10:28): 3. Fear or lack of confidence
- (10:42): Borrowing from CBT techniques
- (12:00): 4. Lack of knowledge
- (12:48): Simple skills-building
- (13:17): 5. Perfectionism
- (13:55): Meaningful progress
- (15:26): 6. Overwhelm
- (15:54): Solving complex problems
- (17:56): 7. Lack of discipline or consistency
- (18:10): Building sustainable habits
- (20:03): 8. No support system
- (20:28): Support is closer than you realize
- (21:54): Re-cap
- Episode on Time Thieves
- Simple Skill-building
- Episode on Reframing Mom Guilt
- Life Planning is the key
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// Science-based Life Planning to Excel While Prioritizing Family Time //
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