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Ep. 166: The Mental Load You’re Not Imagining (And Why You Can’t Carry It Alone)
Send us Fan MailIf you're tired of being everyone's backup plan, this episode is for you.I'm breaking down what the "mental load" really is...and why it's not just about the tasks you do, but about being the only one who remembers, anticipates, and carries responsibility for everyone else's needs.I'll share why "just take a break" advice falls flat when you're the family's emergency contact for everything, and why self-care can't fix a system that runs on you doing it all.In this episode, I'll teach you:What the mental load actually is (and why it's suffocating you)Why breaks without…
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