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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 33 MIN

The invisible mental load of moms and how to lighten it with Amy Briggs

from Thrive Like a Mother Podcast · host Ebony Fleming

What if the problem isn’t that you’re doing motherhood wrong — but that you’re carrying too much?In this episode of Thrive Like a Mother, Ebony sits down with Amy Briggs, founder and CEO of Aviva, to talk about the invisible mental load of parenting and how intentional systems can create more space for joy, presence, and connection.Amy shares how her work as a speech language pathologist, her lived experience as a mom, and what she witnessed in families during and after the pandemic led her to build a tool designed to relieve the constant scheduling pressure parents face.This conversation covers:What the invisible mental load of motherhood really looks likeWhy moms often feel like they’re failing even when they’re doing so muchHow technology can support families without creating more overwhelmWhy perfectionism keeps parents exhaustedHow creating more breathing room helps us become more present with our kidsThe connection between happier parents and happier childrenIf you’ve ever felt like the project manager of everyone’s life, this episode will make you feel seen.🌿 Stay until the end for your Place to Land; a grounding reminder to carry into your week.Connect with Amy:Website: withaviva.comInstagram: @with_avivaLinkedIn: Amy BriggsStay up to date on in-person events in Atlanta, GA:Thrive Empowered in-person eventsFree Resources:Meal Plan & Prep WorkbookFollow and chat with me on Instagram:@[email protected] you light and love always!

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What if the problem isn’t that you’re doing motherhood wrong — but that you’re carrying too much? In this episode of Thrive Like a Mother, Ebony sits down with Amy Briggs, founder and CEO of Aviva, to talk about the invisible mental load of parenting and how intentional systems can create more space for joy, presence, and connection. Amy shares how her work as a speech language pathologist, her lived experience as a mom, and what she witnessed in families during and after the pandemic led...

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