S1 EP5: How to Avoid Mom Burnout by Rebalancing the Load at Home, with New York Times Bestselling Author Eve Rodsky

Are you feeling the weight of the mental load and struggling with mom burnout? You're not alone. In a world where gender roles are shifting, yet the bulk of domestic responsibilities still fall on women, it's time to find a sustainable balance. This week on Undefining Motherhood, we delve into a transformative conversation with New York Times Bestselling Author Eve Rodsky, the mastermind behind the revolutionary Fair Play system. Eve's groundbreaking book, Fair Play, not only topped the charts as a New York Times Bestseller and a Reese’s Book Club pick, but was also heralded as one of Forbes’s best books of 2020. Its profound impact has sparked a movement, leading to a card deck, a documentary, and an institute dedicated to helping families achieve a fairer division of labor. In this eye-opening episode, Eve shares her wealth of knowledge and practical, research-based strategies to help moms in our community. She offers insights on negotiating domestic tasks, balancing the physical and mental load, and initiating these crucial conversations with your partner. Drawing from her extensive research encompassing families of diverse sexualities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and nationalities, Eve's advice is universally applicable and life-changing for anyone in a partnered relationship. Get ready to learn how to rebalance your to-do list, reclaim your time, and prepare for a more manageable postpartum experience. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to alleviate the pressures of motherhood and find more space for personal joy and fulfillment. And don't miss next week's episode, where Eve returns to explore what women can achieve with less stress and more time – rediscovering the unique, interesting, and joyful aspects of themselves. Learn more about Fair Play at https://www.fairplaylife.com/ Talk to us about this episode on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/undefiningmotherhood/ A huge thanks to our sponsor, Genate by SNP Therapeutics. Learn more about how they’re changing the future of maternal health care at https://thegenatetest.sjv.io/75O71A Use code undefining10 for 10% off all orders over $50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices