Send us a text Sometimes the mental load looks like powering through. And sometimes it looks like knowing when to pause. We planned new episodes for the end of the year — and then real life happened. Energy ran out. The calendar filled up. The load showed up. So we’re taking a short break and will be back in January with new conversations about sharing the work, the weight, and the invisible labor of family life. Thanks for being here — and for understanding that rest is part of the work, too...
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Send us a text Sometimes the mental load looks like powering through. And sometimes it looks like knowing when to pause. We planned new episodes for the end of the year — and then real life happened. Energy ran out. The calendar filled up. The load showed up. So we’re taking a short break and will be back in January with new conversations about sharing the work, the weight, and the invisible labor of family life. Thanks for being here — and for understanding that rest is part of the work, too...
How to Talk About the Mental Load Without Starting a Fight
The Mental Load Chronicles
30 minutes
2 months ago
How to Talk About the Mental Load Without Starting a Fight
Send us a text If you’ve ever tried to talk about the mental load and ended up in a full-blown argument — this one’s for you. We’ve been there. More than once. In this episode, we get brutally honest about what didn’t work (spoiler: “you never do anything” is not a winning opener) and what finally did. It’s equal parts laughter, therapy flashbacks, and practical advice for anyone who’s ever reached their breaking point over the mental load. It’s real, raw, and maybe a little too relatable. Wh...
The Mental Load Chronicles
Send us a text Sometimes the mental load looks like powering through. And sometimes it looks like knowing when to pause. We planned new episodes for the end of the year — and then real life happened. Energy ran out. The calendar filled up. The load showed up. So we’re taking a short break and will be back in January with new conversations about sharing the work, the weight, and the invisible labor of family life. Thanks for being here — and for understanding that rest is part of the work, too...