On the second episode we discuss the Mental load put on spouses of First Responders. Typically there is one person in every household that carries that mental weight and for First Responder relationship that will tend to be the spouse at home.

What is the Mental Load, how does it show up in our lives and how can we communicate the help we need to alleviate that load.

For access to the study referenced in this episode follow this link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10869-023-09887-7?utm_source=toc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=toc_10869_38_6&utm_content=etoc_springer_20231110

Wayne, J.H., Mills, M.J., Wang, YR. et al. Who’s Remembering to Buy the Eggs? The Meaning, Measurement, and Implications of Invisible Family Load. J Bus Psychol 38, 1159–1184 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10869-023-09887-7

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