Motherhood reshapes identity in ways no one prepares you for.

In this episode, we explore what happens to marriages and partnerships when women carry the majority of caregiving from a young age with little rest, recognition, or support. From the early years of motherhood to long term burnout, we examine how imbalance, unmet expectations, and chronic fatigue impact intimacy, connection, and fidelity.

00:14 — Parenting Since the Age of 22
03:44 — Faith, Responsibility, and Staying Power
06:11 — Working Mothers and Chronic Exhaustion
06:24 — Traditional Roles and Unequal Labor
07:31 — Two-Parent Homes and Missed Expectations
09:06 — Why Mothers Rarely Get True Time Off
10:34 — Community, Support, and Stress Reduction
11:36 — Money, Allowance, and Financial Pressure
17:07 — Burnout Over Time: What Changes
21:16 — How Exhaustion Impacts Intimacy
26:18 — Identity Loss and Resentment
30:26 — How Children Understand Their Parents’ Relationship

🎙️ Real Talk. Real Life. Real Moms.Welcome to The Pick Up Line Podcast — the unfiltered, unapologetic podcast where single moms Dina and Mauri keep it real about motherhood, personal growth, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in the carpool lane or sipping coffee *or wine* after bedtime, you're not alone — we've got your back.

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