Caffeinated Chaos

37. The Mental Load of Parenthood and Why It Feels Like Too Much


Listen Later

Send us a text

Welcome back to Caffeinated Chaos - where we sip strong coffee and speak even stronger truths about parenting, business, and the beautiful mess in between.

Ever feel like your brain has 75 million tabs open and half of them are flashing red? Same. This episode is all about the mental load - that invisible, never-ending to-do list we carry in our heads every. single. day. From remembering school picture day to restocking groceries, managing a business, wiping butts (yep, literally), and everything in between… it’s A LOT.

💡 In this episode, Whitney shares:

  • What the mental load actually is and why it’s so exhausting
  • The sneaky ways it shows up (even when you're “not doing much”)
  • Why you're NOT broken - you're just carrying too much
  • 4 practical steps to lighten the load and reclaim your bandwidth
  • A real talk reframe to ditch the guilt and honor what you do
  • A calming moment to pause, breathe, and reset

Actionable Tips Inside:

  1. Make the invisible visible - brain dump every tab in your head
  2. Delegate the doing and the thinking
  3. Automate & simplify - make systems your BFF
  4. Protect your bandwidth - if it’s not a hell yes, it’s a no
  5. Reframe the guilt - you are not lazy, crazy, or failing

Whether you're running a business during nap time or trying to remember if you’ve had water today, this one’s for you, mama. You’re not alone. You’re not weak. You’re a freaking powerhouse carrying an invisible load that deserves to be seen, shared, and lightened.


Resources:

  • Goal-Setting Template 
  • Podcasters Monthly Networking Meets
  • Balancing Business Growth and Parenthood Workbook

Cheers! Thank you for joining us for another episode. Have a chaotic moment, question, or topic you want us to cover? Drop us a message or leave a review! If you loved this episode, share it with a friend who thrives in beautiful chaos too.

Let’s Connect:

  • Connect with us via email at [email protected]
  • Follow us on Instagram: @caffeinatedchaospodcast or @aguonstudios
  • Join our email list: Click Here to Become a VIP
  • Sip and Share: Click here to submit

APPLY HERE to be a podcast guest
Want to sponsor or run an ad on our podcast? Email us for options.

The views and opinions expressed by guests on Caffeinated Chaos are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, beliefs, or positions of Whitney Aguon or Aguon Studios LLC. The content shared by guests is for informational and entertainment purposes only. We encourage listeners to do their own research and form their own...

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Caffeinated ChaosBy Whitney