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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2025 · 37 MIN

The Mental Load: The Mum Struggle No One Talks About

from Fit Minds · host Mariah Jean

Why am I so tired… when I’ve barely “done” anything today?It’s not laziness — it’s decision fatigue.On this episode of the Fit Minds Podcast, we dive into the invisible mental load mums carry every single day:🧠 The constant stream of choices — meals, naps, outfits, schedules, playtime🥱 How decision fatigue drains your energy faster than any workout💡 Simple ways to reduce the overwhelm and make space for you again💛 Why you’re not a “bad mum” if your brain feels friedThis is the struggle no one talks about — but every mum feels.And how to start to reduce some of your mental load and finally get some of your sanity back.🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple💌 Share this with a mum who’s running on emptySupport the show

Why am I so tired… when I’ve barely “done” anything today? It’s not laziness — it’s decision fatigue. On this episode of the Fit Minds Podcast, we dive into the invisible mental load mums carry every single day: 🧠 The constant stream of choices — meals, naps, outfits, schedules, playtime 🥱 How decision fatigue drains your energy faster than any workout 💡 Simple ways to reduce the overwhelm and make space for you again 💛 Why you’re not a “bad mum” if your brain feels fried This is the strug...

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