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The mental load refers to the invisible chores that women take on, which are usually unrecognised or taken for granted. The mental load can lead to burnout, exacerbate mental illness and create deep resentment in your marriage. We discuss what the mental load is, why it's so entrenched and how to strive for a more equitable arrangement.

In the final episode of 2020, we chat about the sources of holiday stress, how to cope better and how to survive a pandemic Christmas.

It's my birthday month & my gift to you is how to do a reflection of the year gone by and setting intentions for the year ahead. You might want to have a notebook and pen for these gems.

There is no excuse for stigma in an age where information is so easily accessible. In this episode we discuss ways in which we may unwittingly perpetuate mental health stigma, how to support loved ones with mental illness and tips to improve mental health.

Criticism is inevitable. In this episode we discuss how to tell the difference between constructive and destructive criticism, how to respond to criticism, how to tame our inner critic and how to give criticism that empowers.

Is it normal to have expectations in a relationship? Am I expecting too much from my partner? Expectations shouldn't have to lead to heartache. In this episode we discuss expectations - the reasonable, the unreasonable and the non-negotiable.

Do you suffer from FODO (the fear of disappointing others)? In this episode we explain the root of people pleasing, why it's harmful and how to overcome it.

Are you an overthinker? In this episode we share weapons to defeat those negative thoughts so you can move from problem-focused thinking to solution-focused thinking.

Friendships can play as significant a role in our lives as romantic and family relationships. However, we may at times outgrow some friends or just grow in different directions. In this podcast we chat about the characteristics of toxic friendships, why they are harmful and how to navigate them.

Even in the midst of a global pandemic, peace is still possible. In this podcast, we discuss how to find peace and calm despite the outer chaos.