Are you the one who carries the mental load in your household? Well, if you're a rural woman, chances are, yes you are.
It's usually women who know how much milk is in the fridge, when the school concert is on and stays across the constant flow of dishes and laundry. It might seem like these are just small, easy tasks...and they are. But when they add up ...while you're trying to run the farm or do other work, it can end up making you feel overwhelmed and mentally exhausted.
So how did we women, end up in this place? In this episode, Kirsten and Jackie speak to three rural women who have come up with ways to reduce the burden of the mental load. These include very practical tips in delegation and household systems, advice on having difficult conversations with your partner, and dealing with self imposed expectations, which really aren't helping you!
Our guests are:*Katrina Myers - life coach and farmer at Barham avocados, NSW*Bridget Johns - de-clutter expert at Be Simply Free and farmer on the Yorke Peninsula, SA* Stephanie Schmidt - psychologist, creator of ACT for AG and SA farmer.
Remember, this podcast is by rural women FOR rural women... so we've sought out advice that actually makes sense in your world!
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