Ep. 91 - True Self Care for Overloaded Parents with Ajantha Suriyanarayanan

Self-care isn't about bubble baths—it's about making sure you have the capacity to care for yourself before burnout takes over.This week, Hannah sits down with Ajantha Suriyanarayanan, founder of Mental Load, to discuss why self-care falls to the bottom of the list for so many parents and how intentional systems can help change that.✨ Key TakeawaysSelf-care is different for everyone—and it's essential, not optional.Schedule self-care the same way you schedule everything else.Sharing household responsibilities creates healthier families.Running on empty isn't sustainable.Technology can help reduce mental load and create space to recharge.💬 Quotes"Women put self-care at the bottom of the bottom of the list.""Self-care is whatever we need to do for ourselves to maintain our sanity, our health, and acknowledge ourselves as a person.""Without self-care, we are burning ourselves out to a point where we can't give to others."📚 Resources MentionedMental Load – AI Companion for Life Management - A tech platform designed to help families delegate seamlessly, automate reminders, and reduce the cognitive load of managing home life.⁠Heron House Management⁠⁠ - Virtual house management for busy families: we handle your to-dos so you can focus on what matters most. Learn more at www.heronhousemanagement.com.Working Moms Movement - Coaching and practical systems that help working moms reduce overwhelm, reclaim their time, and create a life that actually works.📅 New episodes every Tuesday.💛 Sponsored by Working Moms Movementhttps://www.workingmomsmovement.com