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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 20 MIN

Giving Up The Mental Load

from Milk-Stained & Mentally Drained · host Marie Yarrington, LCSW, PMH-C

In this solo episode, I’m diving into something I heard from multiple moms in session today: “My partner wants to help, but telling them how to help just feels like one more thing on my plate.”If you’ve ever said, “I don’t need more questions—I need less to carry,” this episode is for you.I’m breaking down why the mental load of motherhood makes even well-intentioned support feel exhausting, what partners often miss about invisible labor, and practical ways to step in without putting more responsibility back on mom. This is the episode overwhelmed moms can send directly to their partner as a real and relatable way to start the conversation.Because talking about mental health and motherhood means naming the unseen weight, too......Follow on Instagram:@marie.yarrington..Ask a question, give feedback or connect by [email protected]:This podcast is for relatable, fun, and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or therapy.** Big thank you for the intro/outro music: "Whip" by Kontraa**

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