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The Mother Load

The Straits Times 5 Episodes Jul 29, 2026

A five-part podcast series exploring working motherhood, from childcare and career progression to guilt, ambition, and the invisible mental load. Hosted by Vanessa Chelvan, it features candid conversations and lived experiences, aiming to unpack the issues shaping everyday decisions for working mothers. Produced by The Straits Times and SPH Media, with episodes released weekly from July 3 to 31.

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Stay-at-home or working mum: Is there ever a right choice? Jul 29, 2026 2343 Mums discuss the trade-offs and rewards of both choices, and why there is no “right” way to be a mother. Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday. This final episode explores one of the biggest questions mothers face: Stay home with my children, or continue working?  From the emotional cost of missing moments with

Injections at home, workplace smiles: A working mum's IVF reality Jul 22, 2026 2878 Two women share their journeys through IVF, miscarriage and the long road to motherhood   Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday. This episode explores the difficult journey some women take to become mothers.  Around one in six couples in Singapore experience infertility, yet many endure the physical and emotional

Politician Rahayu Mahzam on mum guilt, screen time, social media algorithms Jul 15, 2026 3075 Mothers today have more advice than ever before. But when does helpful information become overwhelming, and what can we do about it?  Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday. Social media has become a lifeline for many mothers - offering advice, reassurance and community at the tap of a screen. But what happens when the endl

2 mums on guilt, being the default parent and juggling work Jul 8, 2026 2339 We explore the cost of carrying it all - and how to lighten the load. Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday. For many mothers, every day is a balancing act: work emails, school messages, and trying to be fully present with their children while an endless mental checklist runs in the background. In this episode, we unpack the fe

'You don't have to do this perfectly to do it well': Working motherhood and mental health Jul 1, 2026 3343 How women navigate careers, caregiving and the expectations that come with both. Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday. We begin with a question many quietly ask themselves: Why does motherhood feel so overwhelming even when everyone says it's supposed to be joyful? What happens when mum is depleted, running on empty, and yet s

The Mother Load

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