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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 1H 6M

Episode 92: The Mental Load & Mom Guilt: How to Lighten the Load

from But FIrst Pivot · host Danielle Rancourt, RD

Do you feel like you’re doing everything at home and still feeling guilty taking time for yourself? In this episode, Danielle sits down with relationship identity coach Nicole Carney to talk about over-functioning, the mental load, and mom guilt — and how these patterns are keeping so many women stuck, exhausted, and overwhelmed. We dive into: what the “mental load” actually is (and why it’s so exhausting) why moms feel guilty taking time for themselves how to start shifting that dynamic without nagging or creating conflict We also talk about how to get your partner more involved in a way that actually feels supportive (not forced), and why taking care of yourself isn’t selfish… it’s necessary. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the load and have 100 tabs open in your brain, this episode is for you. Learn more about Nicole’s program, The Good Wife Detox (and get $20 off with code PIVOT): https://nicolelynne.co/good-wife-detox Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Founder, CEO & Lead Dietitian, Pivot Nutrition Coaching Connect with Dani: https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/ https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/

Do you feel like you’re doing everything at home and still feeling guilty taking time for yourself? In this episode, Danielle sits down with relationship identity coach Nicole Carney to talk about over-functioning, the mental load, and mom guilt — and how these patterns are keeping so many women stuck, exhausted, and overwhelmed. We dive into: what the “mental load” actually is (and why it’s so exhausting) why moms feel guilty taking time for themselves how to start shifting that dynamic without nagging or creating conflict We also talk about how to get your partner more involved in a way that actually feels supportive (not forced), and why taking care of yourself isn’t selfish… it’s necessary. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the load and have 100 tabs open in your brain, this episode is for you. Learn more about Nicole’s program, The Good Wife Detox (and get $20 off with code PIVOT): https://nicolelynne.co/good-wife-detox Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Founder, CEO & Lead Dietitian, Pivot Nutrition Coaching Connect with Dani: https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/ https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/

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