“How do I overcome the guilt of traveling for my job as a mom?”

I welcome a mom from the PDT community, Susmitha, to chat about guilt and feelings around traveling for work as a mom. We discuss: Why this guilt exists What internal work needs to be done before accepting and enjoying travel for work How to manage the feelings we have about inconveniencing others who care for our child Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by ⁠subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube⁠ . Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! And don’t forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠⁠⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠⁠⁠ page of the website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices