Episode 120: Working Motherhood: What It’s Like to Have a Traveling Partner

Do you have a partner that travels for work? We hear this scenario come up so often in this community that we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to do an entire episode around it. Kat and Abby both have traveling spouses so while Amy facilitates this interview, Kat and Abby field the questions and share their personal stories around what it’s like to be a working mother while having a partner who is on the road from time to time.

We go through how often Kat and Abby’s partners are gone, what they do ahead of time to set the family up for success, and what the expectations are for both themselves and their partners when they are gone. Kat and Abby share what systems work best for them when their spouses are out of town including having something fun planned in advance, having groceries delivered, and even making bath time a longer than usual activity with the kids

Having a partner who travels for work can be taxing in more ways than one. But we want you to know that you’re not alone. It’s easy to slip into that angsty comparison place. We hope this episode not only gives you ideas for how to make the time your partner is away easier but also something that you can actually look forward to.

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