In this unfiltered and deeply relatable episode, Crystal and Laura dive headfirst into a viral Am I the Asshole Reddit post that brings up a lot of familiar feelings for millennial moms, especially those in cishet partnerships.

Research & References:

• Rose Hackman, Emotional Labor
• Darby Saxbe, USC: Study on cognitive labor and maternal burnout
• Study on marital burnout in women post-lockdown (2021)
• Data on marriage as a health “asset” for men
• Statistic: 6+ years of dissatisfaction before couples therapy, on average

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