Growing Pains | Where Business Owners Come to Plan Maternity Leave
You’re running a business and dreaming of growing your family, but when you search for how to take maternity leave as a self-employed mom, the answers just don’t exist.
You’ve pieced together advice from HR blogs, asked your friends, downloaded generic templates, and tried to “figure it out later.” Meanwhile, you’re left wondering: Can I really step away from my business without losing momentum...or my mind?
Here’s the truth: You can. And Growing Pains is here to show you how. Hosted by maternity leave strategist and business operations expert Alyson Caffrey, this podcast helps self-employed moms plan for maternity leave during the trying to conceive, pregnancy, and postpartum seasons—without burning out or ghosting their business.
Each week, you’ll hear honest solo episodes, expert interviews, and real-life maternity leave stories from moms who are building legacies and raising babies. No fluff. No one-size-fits-all advice. Just grounded guidance to help you navigate life and business on your terms.
Alyson has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs streamline their operations and take actual time off for maternity leave, while returning to businesses that thrive.
Ready to take maternity leave like a CEO? Follow Growing Pains and let’s build a business that supports your motherhood journey.
Growing Pains | Where Business Owners Come to Plan Maternity Leave
Schedule a Beat for Yourself – Maternity Leave Roadmap #15
There’s so much talk about prepping your business for leave, but what about you?
In this episode of the Maternity Leave Roadmap series, I’m inviting you to schedule something we rarely give ourselves: space to feel. Whether it’s journaling, therapy, or just taking a quiet walk alone, this episode is your reminder that postpartum recovery isn’t just physical—it’s mental and emotional too. I’m sharing personal stories, what I wish I’d done earlier, and why scheduling a few simple “beats” ahead of time can make all the difference in how you experience your maternity leave.
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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• What it means to “take a beat,” and why it matters during maternity leave
• Why quiet time won’t just magically appear—and how to plan for it
• How to structure small moments of mental and emotional check-in
• The role of postpartum mental health support and when to seek it
• How these small pauses can prevent bigger breakdowns later
This Episode’s Homework:
Look at your maternity leave calendar and schedule two beats—intentional check-in moments where you can reflect, rest, or get support. Share the plan with your partner or someone close to you so they can help make it happen.
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You don't have to choose between growing your business and your family.
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xx Aly
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