The Contentment Creator

Navigating the Invisible Mental Load


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Marriage after kids is rarely what we expect. In this episode, we explore marriage after kids, the invisible load of parenthood, and how emotional labor affects partnership. Parenthood doesn’t just ask you to do more — it asks you to hold more, and sometimes that weight isn’t evenly distributed.

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If you’re navigating marriage after kids and feeling the weight of unseen emotional labor, this episode offers insights on conscious communication, shared responsibility, and evolving your partnership without blame or competition. We discuss how to recognize the invisible load, stay connected, and rebalance your marriage as your family grows.

In this episode, we explore:

Marriage after kids and evolving partnership dynamics

Recognizing the invisible load of parenthood

Emotional labor in marriage and co-parenting

Staying connected while roles and responsibilities shift

How to support each other without keeping score


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The Contentment CreatorBy Ellen Broen