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In this episode, Wendy sits down with Rebecca Olson, a working mom coach who spent 2025 in a deep dark hole. Despite having all the coaching tools and personal development strategies she knew worked, depression had her stuck. She eventually got professional help—a therapist, her doctor, and a low-dose antidepressant—and the difference has been life-changing.
They explore:
- Why your coaching tools and personal development practices might not be enough (and why that's okay)
- How clarity emerges when you stop trying to figure it out alone
- The magic of following the breadcrumbs when you can't see the whole picture
Rebecca talks about asking for help, receiving support in unexpected ways, and the moment the fog lifted. She's speaking openly about the stigma around antidepressants and mental health, and saying yes to herself by getting the professional help she needed. Now she's following aligned action and trusting the next logical step without needing to see the entire plan. This is a conversation about getting honest about what you need and being willing to ask for it.
Connect with Rebecca:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rebolson
Instagram: instagram.com/rebeccaolsoncoach
Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambitious-and-balanced-working-moms/id1557563892
Referenced in this Episode:
Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood: amazon.com/Untangled-Guiding-Teenage-Transitions-Adulthood/dp/0553393073?tag=syty-20
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