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EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 19 MIN

Why Women Tune Out Politics: The Hidden Cost of Mental Overload

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Dive into the mental load crisis as Profrssor Leah uncovers how motherhood leads to burnout and impacts women’s political engagement. This episode explores why overburdened mothers are tuning out of politics, the persistent gender gap in civic participation, and the unique ways mothers channel energy into causes like gun violence prevention. Discover the real story behind domestic cognitive labor, the consequences for democracy, and why amplifying mothers’ voices could change our communities for the better. Follow Leah: @prof.leahruppanner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the mental load crisis as Profrssor Leah uncovers how motherhood leads to burnout and impacts women’s political engagement. This episode explores why overburdened mothers are tuning out of politics, the persistent gender gap in civic participation, and the unique ways mothers channel energy into causes like gun violence prevention. Discover the real story behind domestic cognitive labor, the consequences for democracy, and why amplifying mothers’ voices could change our communities for the better. Follow Leah: @prof.leahruppanner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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