Why Moms Are Always Exhausted: The Mental Load of Raising Teens

Send a textEver wonder why moms always seem exhausted, even when their kids are older? In this solo episode, Elissa dives deep into the invisible weight moms carry, known as the mental load. From packing for summer camp with military precision to managing every social twist, school assignment, and forgotten hair appointment—this episode explores what it means to be the default parent, emotional first-responder, and household CEO all at once.Elissa shares honest stories about her own experience parenting teens, the never-ending to-do list running in her brain, and why letting go of perfection might just be the real key to sanity. If you've ever felt unseen, overextended, or like your family runs on your brainpower, this one’s for you.Emotional laborMental exhaustionTeen drama managementDefault parentingThere’s no such thing as a perfect parent. Just a whole lot of us doing our best. Hit play, take a breath, and feel a little less alone by sharing with a friend.