November 11, 2024

Season 15 | Episode 2: The Trifecta of Motherhood...

35 minutes

In this episode, Brittany Elliott discusses the three essential parts of motherhood: relationship, role, and responsibility. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the mental load that comes with motherhood, which includes the emotional and cognitive labor involved in managing a household and caring for children. Brittany provides insights on how to manage this mental load effectively, the significance of communication with partners, and the need for self-care to reclaim joy in motherhood.

Takeaways

Motherhood consists of three parts: relationship, role, and responsibility.

The relationship aspect is often not where mothers struggle.

The mental load includes emotional and cognitive labor.

Burnout is closely linked to the mental load mothers carry.

Understanding your mental load is crucial for managing it.

Categorizing tasks in your mental load helps prioritize them.

Communication with your partner is essential to share the mental load.

Mothers often prioritize relationships over household tasks.

Letting go of control can help in sharing responsibilities.

Using tools like the mental load audit can improve communication.

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