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EPISODE · Oct 7, 2025 · 25 MIN

The Mental Load of Motherhood

from A Thousand Tiny Steps · host Barb Higgins

As I Mother both my mom and my children at the same time, it made me contemplate what a mother is, all the things I take on, and how that impacts me. It made me think about growing up and how parenting is seen so differently these days. In this episode, I explore how my life has impacted my parenting.    Key Takeaways:   [0:39] The mental load that mothers have to take on and what it means to be one  [4:03] Having to take care of my mom and still be a mom myself  [5:56] How my childhood impacted what I think a good mom is  [12:02] How the younger generations have changed  [14:26] Feeling like I'm always the one making sacrifices  [16:56] Doing a Hyrox race and what an amazing community that is  [20:15] Stressing out about things I can't change  Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation  

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