Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
In Episode 03 of Family Money, host Lindsey Stanberry talks with Neha Ruch, author of The Power Pause, about one of the biggest questions many parents face: Is it okay to quit your job, pause your career, or downshift after having kids?
This conversation explores the emotional, financial, and identity shifts that come with moving from a two-income household to a single-income household, navigating childcare costs, redefining ambition after motherhood, and building financial dignity within a family. Neha shares practical advice for couples considering a career pause, including how to budget ahead of time, talk to your partner, preserve your professional network, and explain a career break when returning to work.
If you’ve ever wondered whether taking a career break makes you less ambitious, how to afford staying home with kids, or how to return to work after a pause, this episode offers a thoughtful, honest look at motherhood, money, work, and family values.
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In Episode 03 of Family Money, host Lindsey Stanberry talks with Neha Ruch, author of The Power Pause, about one of the biggest questions many parents face: Is it okay to quit your job, pause your career, or downshift after having kids?
This conversation explores the emotional, financial, and identity shifts that come with moving from a two-income household to a single-income household, navigating childcare costs, redefining ambition after motherhood, and building financial dignity within a family. Neha shares practical advice for couples considering a career pause, including how to budget ahead of time, talk to your partner, preserve your professional network, and explain a career break when returning to work.
If you’ve ever wondered whether taking a career break makes you less ambitious, how to afford staying home with kids, or how to return to work after a pause, this episode offers a thoughtful, honest look at motherhood, money, work, and family values.
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Create your baby registry and get our free Hello Baby Box: bit.ly/babylist-registry
Discover more stroller reviews and comparisons: babylist.com/hello-baby/gear
Subscribe: youtube.com/c/Babylist-Videos?sub_confirmation=1
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Babies are too tiny to use social media, but we aren't!
Instagram: instagram.com/babylist
TikTok: tiktok.com/@babylist
Facebook: facebook.com/babylist
Twitter: twitter.com/babylist
Pinterest: pinterest.com/babylist
**This information is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. We do not accept any responsibility for any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, from any information or advice contained here.
