34 Moms Are Drowning in the Mental Load— How to Stop Carrying It Alone with Dr. Morgan Cutlip
34 Moms Are Drowning in the Mental Load— How to Stop Carrying It Alone with Dr. Morgan Cutlip  
Podcast: Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Side Hustles, Hobbies, and Surviving While Parenting Young Children
Published On: Mon Mar 31 2025
Description: You're not alone if you feel like you are drowning in motherhood. It's not because you're incapable or failing; it's the weight of the never-ending to-do list.It's not just about who does the dishes or puts the kids to bed. It's the invisible labor of planning, organizing, anticipating, and emotionally buffering every situation.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:What the mental load is and why women tend to carry the bulk of it.How the mental load impacts our mental health and relationships.Strategies from Dr. Morgan Cutlip for discussing the mental load with your partner and creating a better share.Tips for bringing fun and play back into your relationship.01:50 Understanding the Mental Load02:18 Dr. Morgan Cutlip's Expertise04:02 Defining the Mental Load05:29 The Triple Threat of Tasks09:54 Mental Load and Mental Health12:52 Managing Willpower and Avoiding Burnout18:22 Effective Communication with Your Partner25:30 Bringing Fun Back into RelationshipsWhen you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me, @momidentityproject!Support the show to help keep episodes like this coming!Have a question or a story you want me to share on air? Leave me a 90 second or less voice message!CONNECT WITH DR. MORGAN CUTLIP:Website: DrMorganCutlip.comInstagram: @DrMorganCutlipFind Her Books:Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself by Dr. Morgan CutlipA Better Share : How Couples Tackle the Mental Load (pre-order)LEARN MORE FROM KRISSY BOLD:WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK | YOUTUBE