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54. Why Your Mental Load Feels So Heavy (and What We Actually Need to be Talking About)
In this episode, we're shifting the conversation away from the typical "mental load" discussion to what's really happening beneath the surface. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by all the things you're managing and thinking that better systems or planners will solve it, this episode will change how you understand what you're actually carrying.
Key Points
Why the term "mental load" is actually inaccurate - it's really a "brain body load" that encompasses mental, physical, and emotional components
The difference between cognitive/managerial tasks (which research shows have positive…
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