The Invisible Load
22 articles
ArticleThe Break Tax: Why a Break Can Cost a Mom More Than It Gives
9 min read
Episode 251Changing the Way We Value Care Work: Navigating Culture and Norms and Creating a Ripple Effect
8 min read · with Blessing Adesiyan
Episode 250The Mental Load of Deciding What to Pack for School Lunch: Letting Go of Perfection and Embracing Flexibility
8 min read · with Megan McNamee
Episode 233How Intensive Mothering Creates Overwhelmed Moms: The Pressures of Modern Motherhood
7 min read · with Jess Grose
Episode 218Breaking Away from the Invisible Load of Motherhood: How to Chart a New Path for Your Family
10 min read · with Carly Watters
Episode 217How Partners Can Share in the Invisible Load and Reduce Mental Labour for Moms
10 min read · with Zach Watson
Episode 201Prioritizing the Invisible Load of Motherhood: Valuing Our Own Time and Letting Go of Mental Labor
13 min read · with Whitney Casares
Episode 200Erica’s Husband Reflects on Sharing the Invisible Load
11 min read · with Frenel Djossa
Episode 197Breaking Out of the Default Parent Role: How to Communicate with Your Partner and Change Patterns
12 min read · with Erin & Stephen Mitchell
Episode 177The Invisible Load of Fatherhood: How Dads Can Challenge Gender Norms and Become More Involved
10 min read · with Dr. Singley
Episode 176Sharing the Load of Parenting After a Baby Is Born: Challenging Norms and Letting Go of Labor
10 min read · with Nicole Mowbray
Episode 160Minimizing Mental Clutter: How To Embrace Less and Find More Calm in the Chaos of Motherhood
10 min read · with Denaye Barahona
Episode 148The Mental Load of Motherhood: How to Address the Imbalance of Household Labour
11 min read · with Gemma Hartley
Episode 138Dividing Labour Fairly in the Home: Redistributing the Mental Load of Motherhood
10 min read · with Dr. Darcy Lockman
Episode 136Why Does a Messy House Give Me Anxiety? How to Stress Less About Cleaning and Keep Your House Functioning
11 min read · with KC Davis
Episode 128Unpacking Gender Norms Part 2: How to Share the Mental Load: Breaking Away From Norms and Redistributing Labour
10 min read · with Kate Mangino
Episode 127Unpacking Gender Norms Part 1: Understanding the Connection to the Invisible Load: How Gender Shapes the Imbalance of Household Labour
11 min read · with Kate Mangino
Episode 104Carrying the Mental Load: How to Redistribute the Burden and Give Moms More Freedom
8 min read · with Eve Rodsky
Episode 101Decluttering: The Secret of an Easy to Tidy Home
7 min read · with Katy Wells
Episode 40Organizing the Mess: Practical Systems That Lighten a Mom's Invisible Load
9 min read · with Holly Blakey
Episode 30How to Prioritize the Mental Load Without Burning Out
8 min read · with Erica Djossa
Episode 28Coping With the Mental Load: How to Name It, Share It, and Stop Carrying It Alone
8 min read · with Dr. Morgan Cutlip, Ph.D.