Rashmi had everything on paper.
A successful IT career. A high-level position. Financial stability. But behind the impressive resume was a mother drowning in severe burnout, carrying mountains of guilt for not being fully present with her son.
So she made the hardest decision of her life: She left her job.
“The severe burnout that I went through was too much, and not being able to be present fully with my son added to that whole guilt,” Rashmi shared during her final certification day with me.
If you’re a mother who’s ever felt torn between your career and your child, between your ambitions and your presence, between who you were and who you’re supposed to be now this story is for you.
The Reality No One Talks About: Leaving Work Doesn’t Solve Everything
Here’s what the parenting books don’t tell you:
Leaving your job to be a “present mother” doesn’t automatically make parenting easier. In fact, sometimes it makes things harder.
Rashmi thought taking time off would solve everything. The first month or two felt like relief finally, she had time to breathe, time to think.
But then reality hit.
The same parenting challenges were still there. The toddler tantrums. The exhaustion. The overwhelm. And now, added to that mix, was a new kind of guilt: “I am so talented. I did so much education. Now everything is getting wasted.”
Sound familiar?
According to data, more than 72% of Indian mothers cannot return to work after leaving, including doctors, advocates, and high-level IT professionals like Rashmi. They leave with good intentions but often get lost in the process of raising their children.
Rashmi was heading down that same path until she found something that changed everything.
The Turning Point: Finding Relief in Unexpected Places
When Rashmi first called me about a specific parenting issue with her son, she didn’t know she was about to embark on a journey of complete transformation.
“Just the way you made me feel throughout that whole call made me feel like okay, I can do this,” she recalls.
That one conversation led to another. And soon, Rashmi enrolled in my 60-day Parenting Coach Program.
But here’s what she wasn’t expecting: this wasn’t just a parenting course. It was a lifeline back to herself.
What Changed in 60 Days: More Than Just Parenting Strategies
When I asked Rashmi to describe her experience in one word, her answer was immediate:
“Relief.”
Not because she learned how to handle tantrums better (though she did). Not because she got certified as a parenting coach (though she did that too).
But because of something deeper.
She Realized She Wasn’t Alone
“Through this program, I was able to meet and talk to other mothers and understand that we’re all feeling similarly. I am not the only one feeling the way I feel. So there’s nothing extraordinary about my guilt or the reasons behind how I feel about things.”
This is the power of community that no parenting book can give you.
Rashmi joined a group of mothers who were all navigating the same struggles, the same burnout, the same guilt. They had sessions that went beyond the scheduled one hour, sometimes stretching to two hours because there was so much to discuss, so much to unpack.
“We also went beyond the number of sessions that were decided. We have had days where we have gone into one and a half hours, almost two hours of talking because we had so much to talk about.”
She Started Working on Herself, Not Just Her Child
One of the biggest breakthroughs for Rashmi came from the activities we did focused on self-work.
“Working on ourselves was a big part of the different activities we did in this program. It has helped me see that this is a phase, and this is another chapter. When I said I can work on my mental health, I think a big part of that is being a part of this program just to connect with myself and with others.”
She learned to sit with her difficult feelings instead of running from them.
“There are days when I do feel like, ‘What am I doing?’ But I’m in a place where I can look at that feeling and just sit with it and allow it to be and accept it.”
That’s not just parenting growth. That’s a profound personal transformation.
She Became a Calmer Mother (And Finally Believed It’s Possible)
As I always say at Solistic Wellness: Calm mothers raise calm children.
But does it actually work?
Rashmi’s answer:
“Absolutely. I can feel the difference after the program and before the program. I am way more calmer than I was before. For sure. I know I’ve had days when I’ve been so frustrated and exhausted and yelled at my son. I think all of that has reduced a lot to a large extent.”
One specific breakthrough came from our discussion about independence.
“One of the tasks for me was to allow independence for my son, and I think I’m doing a lot of that now. I’m understanding how that is helping me calm down overall. All of the activities helped me ground myself and become more calm.”
When you stop trying to control everything, you finally find peace.
Why This Program Is Different (According to Rashmi)
I asked Rashmi what made our program different from the countless parenting courses available online.
Her answer was honest and direct:
“You’re a psychologist, and having that knowledge and expertise is definitely what makes this one different. Even without having attended some other program, I can say that’s a big factor.”
But beyond my credentials, what really mattered was the approach:
- No gaps between promise and delivery: Unlike many courses where you buy one thing and get something completely different, Rashmi found the program to be even more interactive than expected.
- Customized, not cookie-cutter: We’re not giving you a one-size-fits-all manual. We’re helping you create your own parenting manual that gets customized from parent to parent.
- Psychology meets practice: Understanding the psychology behind your child’s brain while getting practical tools you can use immediately.
- A close-knit family: Over 60 days, we don’t just have classes we become a community that discusses things beyond the course, that supports each other through the hardest moments.
Who Is This Program Really For?
When I asked Rashmi who should join this program, she didn’t hesitate:
“Everybody should join this program, basically all parents. It doesn’t matter whether you have a job, you don’t have a job, whether you’re actually going to go ahead and get into this whole coaching thing, or you just want to equip yourself with some tools to handle situations for yourself.”
She continued:
“Anybody who wants to equip themselves with certain strategies and tools to help themselves parent their children better should join this program.”
This program is for you if:
- You’ve left your job and feel guilty about “wasting” your talent and education
- You’re experiencing severe burnout but don’t know how to fix it
- You want to be a present mother but find modern parenting overwhelming
- You feel isolated in your struggles and need community
- You’re tired of yelling at your kids and want to become genuinely calmer
- You want tools that actually work, backed by psychology and real experience
And yes, even if you’re a working mother you can absolutely make this work.
The Beautiful Truth: You Don’t Have to Choose Between Yourself and Your Child
Rashmi’s story proves something powerful:
Taking care of yourself IS taking care of your child.
Working on your mental health, connecting with other mothers, learning to accept your feelings, becoming calmer all of this makes you a better parent.
You don’t have to lose yourself to raise your child well.
You don’t have to carry guilt about leaving your job or staying in it.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Your Journey Starts Here
Rashmi came to me feeling burned out, guilty, and lost. She left our program feeling:
✓ Relief from the isolation of solo parenting
✓ Equipped with practical strategies that work
✓ Significantly calmer and less reactive
✓ Connected to a community that understands
✓ Certified as a parenting coach (with the option to use it professionally or personally)
✓ Most importantly: reconnected with herself
“After the program, I’d say that I am feeling better,” Rashmi shared. “I’m in a place where I can look at difficult feelings and just sit with them and accept them.”
That’s the transformation we’re offering.
Not perfection. Not elimination of all struggles.
But relief. Community. Tools. Understanding. And a way back to yourself.
Join the Next Cohort: Because You Deserve Relief Too
I’m opening enrollment for my next 60-day Parenting Coach Program at Solistic Wellness.
This program includes:
- 60 days of guided learning with a certified child psychologist (me!)
- Community sessions with other mothers who truly get it (often extending beyond scheduled time because there’s so much to discuss)
- Self-work activities that help you reconnect with yourself
- Psychology-based parenting strategies that work in real life
- Certification as a parenting coach (optional career path)
- Ongoing support even after the program ends
- A close-knit family that continues beyond the 60 days
This isn’t just another parenting course.
This is your manual for modern parenting customized to you, your child, and your unique situation.
Because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. Until now.
P.S. Rashmi ended our final session by saying: “It was a pleasure being a part of this community, and I hope to continue to be a part of this community.” That’s what we build here, not just a course, but a lasting community of mothers supporting mothers. You deserve to be part of it too.
P.P.S. Remember: You don’t need to choose between being a good mother and being yourself. You can be both. Let me show you how.
