Ep. 60 - How to Ditch the Travel Mom Guilt with Helen Harmetz
Update: 2025-11-04
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Episode 60 – How to Ditch the Travel Mom Guilt with Helen Harmetz
In this episode, host Hannah Morgan talks with executive coach and working parent, Helen Harmetz, about navigating the mom guilt that often comes with work or personal travel. Helen shares how to set clear expectations, build supportive systems at home, and reframe guilt so you can be present where you are.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- Guilt often comes from expectations — not reality.
- Clear partnership systems help everyone feel supported.
- Letting go of control while traveling allows you to show up better for work and home.
💬 Quotes from Helen Harmetz:
- "We are our own harshest critics — grace goes a long way.”
- “You don’t need to ask for permission to take up space in your own life.”
- “Your family can thrive even when you’re not physically home.”
📚 Resources Mentioned:
- Helen Harmetz — Mind the Beet: Executive coach for working parents and tech professionals. Connect with Helen on Instagram @mindthebeet.
- Heron House Management: Virtual house management for busy families: we handle your to-dos so you can focus on what matters most.
📝 Full transcript available: www.heronhousemanagement.com/podcast/episode-60
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💛 Sponsored by Heron House Management
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