Parenthood is one of the most demanding life transitions, yet it remains one of the least supported phases in the workplace, especially for women starting families after age 35. In this episode, Dr. Anjali Agrawal, founder of Back in Balance and an integrative chiropractor and functional nutrition specialist, shares why pregnancy, postpartum, and the return-to-work period are silent drivers of burnout, disengagement, and attrition.

Drawing from 18+ years of clinical practice, corporate wellness experience, and her own journey as a mother, Dr. Anjali introduces her Five Trimesters of Health framework. She explains how proactive, nervous-system-centered support can protect leadership pipelines, strengthen culture, and help employees stay engaged through one of life’s most critical transitions. This conversation bridges personal health, workplace performance, and long-term retention with practical strategies leaders can apply immediately.

Takeaways

1. Parenthood is a major retention risk when support is missing
2. Many women disengage or exit during mid-career parenting years
3. Policies alone don’t address real pregnancy and postpartum needs
4. Nervous system regulation impacts burnout and performance
5. Proactive support improves engagement before and after leave
6. Partner support reduces stress and improves focus at work
7. Education shifts culture around stress and productivity
8. Personalized wellness outperforms generic programs
9. Structure, function, and emotional capacity must work together

Topics discussed in this episode:

1. The Five Trimesters of Health framework
2. Pregnancy and postpartum support for employees 35+
3. Retention challenges during parenthood transitions
4. Burnout, disengagement, and presentism at work
5. Nervous system regulation and stress resilience
6. Structure, function, and emotional capacity as pillars of health
7. Supporting employees before leave and after return-to-work
8. Including partners in workplace wellness support
9. Education-driven culture change
10. Personalized vs generic wellness programs

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