About this episode

Dr Libby joins Meg Durham to discuss the concept of the invisible load and how to manage stress and overwhelm.

“What we carry each day might not change, but the way we carry it can.” - Dr Libby (PhD) What are you carrying that no one else can see? In this episode of The School of Wellbeing podcast, Meg Durham is joined by Dr Libby (PhD) to explore The Invisible Load: A Guide to Overcoming Stress and Overwhelm . Together, they unpack the hidden weight many people carry each day. The thoughts, responsibilities, expectations and emotional load that often go unseen but have a significant impact on energy, wellbeing and how people show up. They explore why stress is not just about what is happening externally, but how it is interpreted and responded to. The conversation highlights the pressure many feel to be seen as capable, kind and responsible, and how this can quietly add to the load they carry. Dr Libby also shares practical ways to begin to lighten that load through awareness, small shifts and self-understanding. This conversation will feel close to home for many people working in education because so much of the role is invisible. The emotional labour, the decision making and the constant care for others. ---- Chapter Markers: 00:00 What is the invisible load? 04:30 Why we create stress…

People in this episode

Host: Meg Durham

Guest: Dr Libby

Topics covered

• invisible load
• stress management
• emotional wellbeing
• self-awareness
• education
• responsibility

Keywords

• invisible load
• stress
• emotional load
• wellbeing
• self-understanding
• education
• responsibilities

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Invisible Load: A Guide to Overcoming Stress and Overwhelm

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