The Real Cost of Having It All with Minister Josephine Teo | S4E2

What does it take to have it all? Is it impossible to balance ambition, family, and the constant pressures at work? In this episode, we explore the realities of modern womanhood with Minister Josephine Teo. Together, we unpack the complexities of motherhood, what work-life balance (or should I say, work-life harmony) really looks like, and how these challenge the idea of success of being able to “do it all”. From championing women’s development to advocating for more flexible workplaces, Minister Josephine Teo has been at the forefront of rethinking how we navigate career, family, and personal fulfillment. But even with these shifts, the question remains: Can women truly have it all, or are we just setting ourselves up for exhaustion? Tune in as we challenge traditional expectations, discuss the policies shaping Singapore’s future, and uncover how women can redefine success on their own terms. For collaborations, partnerships, or feedback, reach us at zodapop@zyrupmedia.com. Rate the podcast 5 stars, follow, and share if you enjoy our content. Listen to the audio version of this podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2UUDTSe... Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow us on social media: Joanne Peh:   / joannepeh   What Do I Know? Podcast:   / whatdoesjoanneknow   ZYRUP Media:   / zyrupmedia   Minister Josephine Teo PMO: https://www.pmo.gov.sg/The-Cabinet/Mr... Facebook:   / josephine.lm.teo   Instagram:   / joteo.ylm   Chapters: 00:00 Start of Episode 02:05 Introduction of Guest 03:05 Minister Josephine Teo Entering Politics 05:08 The Mom Guilt 06:47 Overcoming Struggles of Mom Guilt 10:45 Work-Life Balance Is A Lie 11:54 Work-Life Harmony vs Work-Life Balance 13:21 Caregiving Takes a Village 18:38 Making Memories that Count 22:22 Fear of Losing Touch With the Kids 25:18 Dads Get Mom Guilt Too 26:53 Importance of Preschool Support 30:40 Why is Caregiving By Default on Women 37:13 Breaking The Traditional Mentality 39:01 Uplifting Women in the Workplace 49:05 Shifting Into a Progressive Mindset 53:09 Minister Teo’s Advice 55:51 End of Episode