In this episode of Uninterrupted season 8, Women’s Health Australia sits down with entrepreneur and Peanut president Michelle Battersby to unpack the transition into motherhood, why so many ambitious women fear what having children could mean for their careers, and the little-known concept she believes every woman should know: matrescence.
From interviewing for her role at Peanut while pregnant to confronting the motherhood penalty and navigating a big career alongside two young children, Michelle opens up about ambition, identity and the realities of becoming a mother. She also explains why understanding matrescence can help women make sense of who they’re becoming, why support matters more than we realise and what needs to change in the way workplaces – and society – treat mothers.
In this episode, we cover:
CREDITS:
This podcast was hosted by head of content Sophie Howe, with sound editing by Michael Tankard.
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