In this episode of Sedate Me, hosts Lauren and Mary explore the unique challenges faced by millennial working moms, focusing on the concept of the mental load. They discuss the invisible work that mothers carry, the impact of group chats, and the feeling of being the project manager of the family. The conversation touches on the importance of self-care, the struggle to ask for help, and practical strategies to lighten the mental load. The hosts also share their personal experiences and survival tools for managing the demands of motherhood.

Today, we’re diving into a topic that might ruffle a few loofahs: "Self-care is not a bubble bath."

Now don’t get me wrong, I love a good soak in silence as much as the next over-scheduled millennial mom, but let’s be real — that’s not what’s truly keeping us sane. Self-care is deeper than candles and cucumber slices. It’s boundaries, sleep, asking for help, and yes — sometimes saying no without guilt.

In this episode, we’re breaking down what real self-care looks like for working moms who are juggling careers, kids, and the relentless pressure to do it all. So if you’ve ever felt like your version of self-care isn’t “Instagram-worthy,” this one’s for you.

In this episode of Sedate Me, hosts Lauren and Mary explore the unique challenges faced by millennial working moms, focusing on the concept of the mental load. They discuss the invisible work that mothers carry, the impact of group chats, and the feeling of being the project manager of the family. The conversation touches on the importance of self-care, the struggle to ask for help, and practical strategies to lighten the mental load. The hosts also share their personal experiences and survival tools for managing the demands of motherhood.