439: CEO Mama: Working Mothers Spend More Time With Their Kids Than Stay at Home Mothers in The ‘70s?!” Plus Nervous System Regulation as Entrepreneurs, AI Predictions + Running Calm Companies

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Natalie and Lindsay dive into surprising data about modern parenting, revealing how working mothers today spend MORE time with their kids as stay-at-home moms did in the 1970s. They explore how societal shifts, multitasking, and parenting expectations shape modern family life and what this means for entrepreneurs balancing business and motherhood. The conversation also uncovers the importance of nervous system regulation for business owners, how to build calm companies, and predictions about the impact of AI on the influencer world and mental health.

TIMESTAMPS

0:13 - Unpacking a tweet that sparked the conversation: Why working mothers today spend more time with their kids than stay-at-home mothers in past decades.

2:08 - The cultural shift in parenting expectations and the rise of “helicopter parenting.” Why unstructured playtime matters for mental resilience in children.

6:22 - How changes in safety, living environments, and social norms have impacted modern parenting styles.

8:45 - Finding balance on weekends: How to create space for both personal fulfillment and family connection.

10:14 - Setting boundaries around technology: Modeling healthy phone use and managing screen time for kids.

13:47 - Breaking the comparison trap: The impact of social media on parenting guilt and societal expectations.

16:03 - Multitasking as a modern mother: Navigating the overlap of work, parenting, and personal time.

19:49 - Recharging as a parent and entrepreneur: The value of unstructured “void time” and building it into your life.

25:47 - Reclaiming community: What we can learn from past generations about building support systems.

33:14 - The practice of nervous system regulation: Why calm leadership is a superpower for entrepreneurs.

39:40 - Lessons from experience: Natalie shares how to stay steady under pressure and manage stress effectively as a leader.

48:04 - The concept of “good enough”: Knowing your limits in parenting and business to avoid burnout.

55:38 - The future of AI influencers: Predictions on how AI could shape the creator economy, parenting comparisons, and mental health.

1:05:04 - Protecting mental health in the age of AI and preparing kids for the challenges of an increasingly digital world.

1:09:15 - Introducing the CEO Mama Membership: A supportive space for entrepreneurial moms to find tools, resources, and community for balancing business and motherhood.

RESOURCES + LINKS

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/25/upshot/the-relentlessness-of-modern-parenting.html
• https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/29/upshot/parenting-survey-research.html
• https://www.russellsage.org/publications/changing-rhythms-american-family-life-1
• https://youtu.be/5nMOfdH7MlA?feature=shared

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