Frequently Asked Questions
We know your time and energy are stretched—so we’ve made it easy to find the answers you’re looking for. Whether you’re curious about joining the community, exploring our services, or just figuring out if this is the right space for you, we’ve organized everything by topic so you can get what you need and get back to your life. Still have questions? We’re just a message away.
About
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T.I.M. is a community for working moms that offers coaching, group support, workshops, resources, and more.
We’ve created T.I.M. to be an intentional space and meaningful community specifically to inspire action, alleviate the pain, and normalize what being a working mom entails.
We engage with you through coaching, workshops, resources, and a honed in online community of working mothers.
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This space is for all moms (expecting, new, or seasoned) who are working full-time, part-time, self-employed, in a career pivot, or even in a pause.
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Whether you’re navigating maternity leave, leading a team, starting your own business, or questioning what’s next, there’s space for you here.
The Integrated Mom is for all working moms, whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, running your own thing, or taking a breather and figuring out next steps. We honor the full spectrum of working motherhood.
Our TIM Resources are designed to meet you where you are and grow with you.
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Have real conversations with women who understand your world
Tap into T.I.M. workshops, educational sessions, panels, and courses on parenting, leadership, mental health, equity, and so much more
Learn advocacy tools to help you push for change at work and at home
Ongoing support through groups, coaching, and in-person retreats, and other T.I.M. events
Gain fresh perspectives on what’s possible for your life
The bottom line is we’re not just counseling and we’re not just parenting advice. We focus on you as a whole person. Your growth, your leadership, your identity, your needs.
Our certified coaches and understanding community are grounded in real experience, with tools to help you take action in your life starting today.
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Kara Fresk and Greer Van Dyck are two real, working mothers who want to change women’s lives through coaching and curated resources.
We believe that the toggle between workhood and momhood isn’t something to be merely managed., it’s something to be reimagined. And you don’t have to do it alone.
Getting Started with The Integrated Mom
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This community is designed to be flexible, a place where you can easily get the information that you need.
Here are a few common ways people get started:Join our free community to access available T.I.M. resources . Pick and choose what resources you engage with based on your specific needs and/or interests.
Verify your email.
Access upcoming cohorts , workshops, and other tools. Schedule a virtual call with Greer & Kara, or visit the T.I.M. Discussion Network.
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One-on-One Coaching, Signature Cohort Program, Corporate Training, and more.
Whether you are looking for individualized support, a community of working moms, or ways to enhance your organization, T.I.M. is here to give you resources.
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Our 1:1 Coaching Plan offers personalized, virtual support for working mothers. Participants connect via video call (laptop or phone) with an internet connection.
This service provides a confidential space for deeper guidance, helping you develop actionable plans with the support of an unbiased, professional expert.
Our executive coaches, Kara and Greer, are committed to empowering working mothers.
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Our signature 6-week virtual program is designed to empower working mothers. Through weekly group sessions and interactive assignments, participants build community, gain valuable knowledge and tools, and grow together.
Women completing the program emerge with greater clarity, direction, and the confidence to advocate for the life they envision.
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Our corporate workshops offer a direct pathway to support working parents within your organization.
We partner with HR and Talent Management leaders to deliver tailored development programs and equip teams with systemic support.
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We’d love to help you figure that out.
You can start small (with a workshop or audio course), go deeper (through a cohort or 1:1 coaching), or schedule a free intro call to explore your options with Kara or Greer.
There’s no pressure, just all support. Get started today.
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Join The Integrated Mom HERE.
All members have free access to the T.I.M. Members Portal
Upgrade your membership plan by purchasing a 1:1 Coaching plan, or by enrolling in our Signature Cohort Program.
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The majority of our participants seek and receive funding from their organizations across a variety of sectors including industry, nonprofits, and higher education.
We’ve created a customizable template to help you request professional development funding from your supervisor or organization. This template outlines the benefits of the Signature Cohort program and how it aligns with your professional growth goals.
You can download the template here and plan out your case for why this workshop is a worthwhile investment.
Understanding Guilt & Redefining Success
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Guilt often shows up when your values feel misaligned with your choices. But loving your work doesn’t mean you love your children any less. We will help you shift from guilt to clarity so you can own your choices with confidence and model purpose-driven living for your kids.
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Not at all! Loving your work can fuel your parenting. At The Integrated Mom, we instill the belief that ambition and motherhood aren’t at odds.
In fact, they can inform and strengthen each other when you’re supported enough for you to show up as your whole self. Get support today through The Integrated Mom’s workshops, resources, and community.
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It’s likely because you're holding impossible standards. Integration doesn’t mean perfection, it means alignment. We can help you shift your barometer from “Did I do it all?” to “Did I show up with intention?” That shift changes everything. Find alignment through our self-taught courses, or a cohort support group.
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Absolutely. In fact, we believe that’s one of the most powerful things you can do.
We help you reflect, reframe, and redefine success, not as a static title or income level, but as a life that feels aligned, fulfilling, and sustainable. It’s your life, Go at your own pace alongside a new mindset for success.
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We’ll help you start naming them. Then grieve what’s gone, reclaim what still fits, and gently make space for what’s emerging. You’re not the same person you were and that’s not failure. That’s growth. Grow with The Integrated Mom community.
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We will help you model your integration. When your kids see you advocating for your needs, honoring your dreams, and caring for yourself, they learn how to do the same.
You don’t lose yourself. You lead yourself, and they follow.
Managing Time & Energy
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The Integrated Mom will help you distinguish between what’s truly urgent and what’s just loud. Through values-based planning and reflection tools, you’ll easily learn how to make time decisions from a place of clarity, not chaos. Get started.
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Your worth is not measured by your productivity. We’ll help you challenge that narrative, prioritize what really matters, and build in margin so you're not always running on empty.
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You don’t need more hours, you need more alignment.
We teach tools like energy audits, decision filters, and habit shifts that help you direct your time toward what actually matters (to you).
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There’s no formula, but there is wisdom in your body, your values, and your current season. We help you listen to that wisdom and make intentional trade-offs.
Burnout happens when we ignore those cues too long. Awareness is your first line of defense.
Advocating for Yourself
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Start by getting clear on what you need, not what you should need. From there, we can teach you tools for setting boundaries, making requests, and building the courage to use your voice.
Advocacy doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful. Sometimes, the most transformative changes begin with a simple, honest ask.
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Start by defining “enough” for yourself. Not your neighbor, not your mother-in-law, not your inner critic. T.I.M. will give you the space to challenge internalized expectations, name what matters most, and build systems that reflect your values, not someone else’s.
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Start with clarity, then communicate with compassion. We share frameworks and strategies to help you set expectations with confidence and consistency.
Boundaries are a gift, not a wall.
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Because culture often teaches moms to carry the invisible load. We name that dynamic and offer ways to shift it through shared language, system changes, and ongoing conversations with your partner.
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Asking for help is a strength, not a failure.
We offer scripts and mindset shifts to help you delegate with confidence and receive support without guilt. You were never meant to do this alone.
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We will help you model your integration. When your kids see you advocating for your needs, honoring your dreams, and caring for yourself, they learn how to do the same.
You don’t lose yourself. You lead yourself and they follow.
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Taking care of yourself isn’t indulgent, it’s foundational. You can’t pour from an empty cup.
We offer mindset shifts, boundary-setting language, and community support to help you make space for yourself without apology.
Cultivating Presence & Finding "Balance"
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It’s not about perfection, it’s about practice. T.I.M. will teach you the tools to reduce the mental noise and intentionally transition between roles.
You may not always feel perfectly present, but you can learn to feel more anchored, more often.
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Balance isn’t a static state, it’s a dynamic process. It’s less about doing everything equally and more about doing the right things intentionally.
We help you redefine what balance means in your life by focusing on alignment and giving you tools to recalibrate when things shift.
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Yes. The Integrated Mom exists to prove that. You don’t have to choose between ambition and connection. When you’re supported to integrate your roles, you get to bring your whole self to everything you do.
Practical Systems & Support
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Yes…and no. There’s no universal fix, but we help you design systems that work for you.
From energy mapping to boundary scripts, our tools are meant to be tested, adapted, and personalized. It’s about experimentation, not perfection.
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Enough is a moving target and often an inherited one.
We’ll help you define it for yourself, based on your energy, values, and priorities. Then, we support you in aligning your time and choices accordingly.
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