May Is a Lot (And So Is Motherhood Right Now)

About this episode

Maggie Feil discusses the challenges of motherhood with guest Jessica James, exploring the mental load and societal expectations placed on moms.

Send us Fan Mail This week feels like a lot… and if you’re a mom, you already know why. School events, sports, work, birthdays, the invisible mental load… and somehow we’re also supposed to slow down and “enjoy it.” I sat down with someone I know to talk about what motherhood actually feels like right now. Jessica James, a mom of three, full time career, and someone who looks like she has it all together. We got into: the mental tabs that never close mom guilt (even when you ...

People in this episode

Host: Maggie Feil

Guest: Jessica James

Topics covered

• motherhood
• mental load
• work-life balance
• mom guilt
• family events

Keywords

• motherhood
• mental load
• mom guilt
• work-life balance
• family events

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