The Curiosity Quest Podcast

EP#19 The hidden weight of the mental load


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In this episode of The Curiosity Quest Podcast, we unpack the invisible but exhausting weight known as the mental load. It’s the constant to-do list running in your head—the reminders, planning, organizing, and anticipating—that often goes unseen but takes a very real toll on your energy, focus, and wellbeing.

We’ll explore:

  • What the mental load really is (and how to recognize it in your daily life
  • How it impacts sleep, relationships, and overall resilience
  • Simple, practical ways to share, release, or reframe what you’re carrying
  • This conversation is about more than productivity—it’s about giving yourself permission to set things down, ask for help, and reclaim mental space. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “carrying it all,” this episode will give you both validation and strategies to lighten the load.

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