Carrying the Mental Load

About this episode

The episode discusses the mental load carried by mothers and the associated feelings of guilt over seeking help.

As Mum's we tend to carry the mental load but is it because our brains are wired differently?? And why do we feel guilt over asking for help? In this episode we chat what we do v what we should be doing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• mental load
• parenting
• guilt
• asking for help
• gender roles

Keywords

• mental load
• parenting
• guilt
• help
• mothers

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