Returning to work after having a baby is often described as a “juggle”, a “balancing act”, or even a “marathon”—but let’s be real. Sometimes, it feels more like stepping into turbulence without a seatbelt.

One moment, you’re navigating nap schedules and nappy changes, and the next, you’re expected to switch into work mode, ready to perform as if you haven’t just undergone one of the biggest identity shifts of your life.

In today’s demanding world, the pressure to “have it all” often feels not only overwhelming but downright unsustainable. As working mums, many of us feel 'golden handcuffed' to our jobs—dual incomes keep households afloat—even as we strive to nurture our creative souls and honour our evolving identities. It’s time to challenge the narrative and embrace what I call the Return Reset: a deliberate pause to reassess our priorities, recognise our growth, and redefine success on our own terms.

53% of mothers say their confidence has taken a hit since having children. 1 in 3 feel perceived as less committed after maternity leave. Rediscovery Coach Jools Raye makes the case for why supporting women back into the workplace isn't a nice to have — it's an economic necessity. And why the return isn't about going back. It's about rising.

Burnout isn't just exhaustion — it's your body waving a red flag. Rediscovery Coach Jools Raye sits down with burnout expert and author Jayne Morris to have the honest conversation nobody is having about what really happens when mothers try to return to work while running on empty. And why your return doesn't have to look like your life before children.