Survival Mode Series, Part 5
from You Handled That Perfectly® Hosted by You Handled That Perfectly® with Kelly Avalon + Carly Cruickshank
Carrying the Mental Load Alone Who's keeping track of the appointments, school events, grocery lists, permission slips, birthday gifts, and everything else that keeps a household running? In this episode, we're diving into the mental load—the invisible planning, remembering, coordinating, and managing that often falls disproportionately on women. We’re discussing: What the mental load actually is Why invisible labor can feel so exhausting The connection between cognitive labor, stress, and burnout How unequal responsibility impacts relationships Resentment, emotional exhaustion, and being the "default parent" Why sharing the mental load is about more than dividing chores This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like they're carrying the responsibility for making sure everything gets done—or for anyone who wants to better understand the invisible work happening behind the scenes. When the mental load is shared, people feel supported. And when people feel supported, conflict becomes a conversation—not a threat. And, in case no one told you today, You Handled That Perfectly. Check out: You Handled That Perfectly™ You Handled That Perfectly™ Playlist on Spotify You Handled That Perfectly™ Instagram You Handled That Perfectly™ Patreon
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