Ep 18: The Mental Load Moms Carry | Why Everything Falls On You

Why does it feel like everything in the house depends on you?In this episode of Messy Middle Unfiltered, we talk about the mental load women carry — the invisible planning, organizing, and emotional labor that keeps families running.From meal planning to constant reminders for chores, many women feel like the default manager of their households.We explore: • Why the mental load often falls on moms • The resentment that builds when everything depends on you • Parenting teens and teaching responsibility • Passive-aggressive communication in relationships • Why naming frustration can help create changeThis episode kicks off our March Madness series, where we talk about the real-life frustrations women face and how we process them in healthy ways.