In this episode, we’re stepping into a conversation that so many women feel deeply but rarely say out loud, the weight of home. Not the laundry, the dishes, or the checklist… but the invisible load beneath it all: the expectations, the emotional labor, the mental juggling, and the stories we’ve inherited about what it means to “keep a home.”

Today, I’m exploring why so many of us feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or like we’re constantly trying to catch up, and why none of it means you’re failing.

You’re not overwhelmed because you’re weak, lazy, or behind. You’re overwhelmed because you were never meant to do home alone.

This episode is for you if you’ve ever:

• Felt like home is heavier than it “should” be

• Wondered why you can’t seem to do it all anymore

• Tried to carry the mental load without support

• Felt guilty for needing help

• Struggled with the stories you grew up believing about homemaking

• Wished you had more guidance, community, or connection in your daily life

• Longed for a village, even if you don’t know where to find one
  

We’ll explore:

• The invisible load almost every woman carries

• Why traditional homemaking systems were never designed for your wellbeing

• The cultural stories and expectations shaping how we feel inside our homes

• Why emotional, mental, and relational support matter just as much as physical help

• The truth that mentorship and community aren’t modern trends, they’re ancient

• What it actually means to build a village (it’s not doing everything together)

• Why you’re not meant to walk this journey alone

• How to reimagine support in a way that changes everything at home

Whether you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or simply craving more clarity and connection, this episode is both a deep exhale and a gentle reframe,  reminding you that support is not a luxury… it’s part of being human.

And because support is at the heart of everything we talk about today, I’m also sharing a overview of Black Friday Week, where you’ll find five days of offers designed to meet you exactly where you are, whether you need clarity, routines, mindset shifts, practical tools, or personalized 1:1 guidance.

And I am extending all the deals for this weekend. All five offers are on sale until Cyber Monday, December 1st at midnight (MST).

If you’ve been longing for support, structure, encouragement, or a mentor to walk with you, this is your moment. Many of these offers can even be used in January, so you can enjoy the holidays now and start the new year with a fresh foundation.

Whether you’re navigating invisible load, rewriting old stories, or simply trying to breathe inside your own home, this episode is here to remind you:

You’re not failing. You’re simply carrying too much alone. And you don’t have to anymore.

Let’s step into this conversation together.

Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Black Friday Week - Five Days of Deals    https://www.thecommonnest.com/blackfriday

  
  

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