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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 22 MIN

When the Holidays Go Well… and Still Wear You Out

from The Mental Load Chronicles · host A suburban family

Send us Fan MailThe holidays are over. They were wonderful. So why are we exhausted?In this episode, we’re recapping what really happened over Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas: what went well, what quietly drained our energy, and what we didn’t fully anticipate about traveling, togetherness, and family dynamics.From packing presents across time zones to navigating expectations when vacationing with family, we talk honestly about the invisible mental load that shows up even when things are “good.” We unpack why travel can make holidays feel harder, how simplifying meals and gifts helped, and what we’d do differently next year.If your holidays weren’t magical — or they were great and exhausting — this conversation is for you. You’re not broken. Or maybe you are? Listen until the end to get that joke ;)Check us out on Instagram

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Send us Fan Mail The holidays are over. They were wonderful. So why are we exhausted? In this episode, we’re recapping what really happened over Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas: what went well, what quietly drained our energy, and what we didn’t fully anticipate about traveling, togetherness, and family dynamics. From packing presents across time zones to navigating expectations when vacationing with family, we talk honestly about the invisible mental load that shows up even when things...

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