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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 23 MIN

The Mental Load Is REAL - & It's Killing Your Spark

from Put Yourself First · host Kat Horrocks

Do you ever feel like your brain never fully switches off?You sit down to relax and suddenly you’re mentally replaying a work meeting, remembering you need to order your friend’s birthday gift, renew your passport, sort the holiday admin, clean the kitchen, reply to messages, organise plans, and somehow still be present, sexy, connected, calm and emotionally available for everyone around you 🤣In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the REAL reason so many women feel disconnected from themselves lately.Not because you’re lazy.Not because you’re “bad at self-care”.Not because there’s something wrong with your relationship.But because the mental load women carry is HUGE.And over time, constantly holding everything together can quietly disconnect you from:• your joy• your softness• your libido• your confidence• your nervous system• your sparkInside this episode, we dive into:💗 what the mental load actually is (and why it’s deeper than a to-do list)💗 how women are socialised into over-functioning and hyper-independence💗 why “just ask for help” often doesn’t feel that simple💗 how survival mode impacts your relationship, libido, confidence and energy💗 the hidden cost of constantly being “the capable one”💗 why spaciousness is the medicine modern women need more ofAnd if this episode really hits home for you, I’d absolutely love to invite you inside Lover Girl Era 💗A free feminine embodiment experience designed to help you:• regulate your nervous system• release stress and tension• reconnect to yourself• feel more playful, confident and connected again• lighten the mental load and stop carrying everything alone✨ JOIN LOVER GIRL ERA: https://www.khorrocks.com/reset✨ FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/kat_horrocks/✨ APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING: https://forms.gle/5BoZfPaU5x1wSKYT6✨ JOIN THE SISTERHOOD: https://www.khorrocks.com/sisterhoodIf you loved this episode, please make sure you’re following the podcast and leave a rating/review because it genuinely helps more women discover the show 💗

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