The Pressure of Being a Good Daughter on Work-Life Balance (with Dr. Allison Alford)

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Allison Alford to talk about something we almost never name out loud: daughtering. We explore the invisible labor many women carry in their families — the emotional, logistical, and mental work of keeping relationships connected across generations. This conversation opened my eyes to how much space this role takes in our lives and how acknowledging it can actually bring relief, clarity, and healthier boundaries. If you’ve ever felt stretched between work, parenting, and family expectations, this conversation will help you see that dynamic in a completely new way.

In this episode, we unpack:

1. What “daughtering” actually means and why most women don’t realize they’re doing it
2. The invisible labor daughters carry in keeping families emotionally connected
3. How daughtering contributes to burnout, overwhelm, and the mental load
4. Why defining what a “good daughter” means for you can change everything
5. Practical ways to set boundaries and balance family responsibilities with work and life

Work with me:

1. Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced
2. Book your Break Free From Stress Strategy Call (with free Quiz!): www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/break-free-from-stress

Connect with Dr Allison:

1. Instagram: www.instagram.com/daughtering101/
2. Website: https://daughtering101.com/
3. Dr. Allison Alford’s book, Good Daughtering: https://a.co/d/0buhU2Yq