Navigating the Invisible Load: Recognizing each other's struggle in parenting POSTPARTUM SERIES (feat. Kate @the.mom.therapist)

What this episode covers

In EPISODE 60 I am joined by Kate (@the.mom.therapist [https://www.instagram.com/the.mom.therapist/]). Kate is a licensed therapist from Florida, specializing in perinatal and maternal mental health. She works primarily with people during pregnancy, the postpartum period, and beyond maternal wellness. Her expertise includes birth, birth trauma, and PMADs, and she sometimes invites partners into sessions for educational purposes. We talk about the mental load in parenting and how it can create an imbalance in partner relationships. Our guest, therapist Kate, shares her experience and insights on the topic to help parents navigate the stressors they face. We discuss the challenges of balancing childcare and household responsibilities between moms and dads, the emotional and mental energy required for childcare, and the importance of effective communication and understanding each other's struggles. We also touch on gender expectations, false representations of fathers in the media, and the impact of maternity leave on parenting responsibilities. Join us for a deeper conversation on the invisible mental load and how to navigate it in your relationship. SUPPORT THE SHOW: CLICK HERE: BuyMeACoffee/Therapy4Dads [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/therapy4dads] JOIN the MAILING LIST & GET INVOLVED! CLICK HERE: MAILING LIST [https://sendfox.com/therapy4dads] Support and follow Kate: Instagram: @the.mom.therapist [https://www.instagram.com/the.mom.therapist/] Web: https://www.rtrcounseling.com/ Connect and Support Travis: YouTube: Travis Goodman [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuH2pTZa5qen7DTeLhsDm6A] Instagram: @Therapy4Dads [https://www.instagram.com/therapy4dads/] Check out the Website: Therapy4Dads.com [https://www.therapy4dads.com/]