Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Kathryn sat down with Sarah Geraghty from the Communications Clinic to discuss the raw reality of returning to the workplace after maternity leave. Following an overwhelming response to a recent podcast episode with Doireann Garrihy, Kathryn opens up about her own regrets regarding how fast she returned to work with her daughters. Sarah breaks down why a staggering 43% of women report a drop in confidence when returning after baby, drawing comparisons to elite athletes like Serena Williams losing their "rhythm" but not their ability. They explore why successful transitions require structured planning from both the employee and the employer, moving beyond simple checklist items to genuine confidence-building support.
Listen to The Morning Show with Kathryn Thomas with @kildarevillage - Weekdays 7am - 10am ☀️
Kathryn sat down with Sarah Geraghty from the Communications Clinic to discuss the raw reality of returning to the workplace after maternity leave. Following an overwhelming response to a recent podcast episode with Doireann Garrihy, Kathryn opens up about her own regrets regarding how fast she returned to work with her daughters. Sarah breaks down why a staggering 43% of women report a drop in confidence when returning after baby, drawing comparisons to elite athletes like Serena Williams losing their "rhythm" but not their ability. They explore why successful transitions require structured planning from both the employee and the employer, moving beyond simple checklist items to genuine confidence-building support.
Listen to The Morning Show with Kathryn Thomas with @kildarevillage - Weekdays 7am - 10am ☀️
