Episode 23: Why Are We So Tired? The Mental Load, Emotional Labor, and Invisible Work of Motherhood
Episode Description:
Mom burnout is real. This week, we’re getting into the kind of tired that goes way beyond sleep deprivation. It’s the invisible workload—the mental and emotional weight of motherhood that never really turns off. From managing the nonstop to-do lists in our heads to carrying everyone’s feelings (including our own), we talk about why so many moms are running on fumes—and why it’s so hard to explain to anyone who doesn’t live it.
We also open up about the quiet culprits behind this deep fatigue—like decision overload, always being mentally “on,” and the hormonal shifts no…
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