Mental load. Emotional labor. Invisible work. You’ve heard these terms and how they describe a sometimes un-awesome part of life - the work that many women do to keep everything running in homes, families, and in the workplace. This week, Meg and Kelly are talking about the bigger concept of “invisible labor” - defining what it is AND talking you through some ways to feel empowered to do something about it! Plus comforting cold weather food and a cute top for nursing moms in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg AotW: Latched Mama nursing pullover:

Kelly’s AotW: Grilled cheese and tomato soup: How to get this classic combo just right

Listen to ‘Dear Sugars’: The Invisible Work (Most) Women Do — With Gemma Hartley

Articles:

This is Why Your Wife is Stressed Out (Spoiler Alert: It Might Be You)

The Advice Therapists Give When One Spouse Does All the Emotional Labor

I Created a System to Make Sure My Husband and I Divide Household Duties Fairly. Here’s How it Works.

Lucky Orange Pants Facebook essay on invisible labor

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