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Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood

Krissy Bold

34 Moms Are Drowning in the Mental Load— How to Stop Carrying It Alone with Dr. Morgan Cutlip

MAR 31, 202529 MIN
Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood

34 Moms Are Drowning in the Mental Load— How to Stop Carrying It Alone with Dr. Morgan Cutlip

MAR 31, 202529 MIN

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<p>You're not alone if you feel like you are drowning in motherhood. It's not because you're incapable or failing; it's the weight of the never-ending to-do list.</p><p>It's not just about who does the dishes or puts the kids to bed. It's the invisible labor of planning, organizing, anticipating, and emotionally buffering every situation.</p><p><strong>Inside this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>What the mental load is and why women tend to carry the bulk of it.</li><li>How the mental load impacts our mental health and relationships.</li><li>Strategies from Dr. Morgan Cutlip for discussing the mental load with your partner and creating a better share.</li><li>Tips for bringing fun and play back into your relationship.</li></ul><p>01:50 Understanding the Mental Load</p><p>02:18 Dr. Morgan Cutlip's Expertise</p><p>04:02 Defining the Mental Load</p><p>05:29 The Triple Threat of Tasks</p><p>09:54 Mental Load and Mental Health</p><p>12:52 Managing Willpower and Avoiding Burnout</p><p>18:22 Effective Communication with Your Partner</p><p>25:30 Bringing Fun Back into Relationships</p><p>When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me,<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject"> <strong>@momidentityproject</strong></a>!</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://momidentityproject.com/support">Support the show</a> to help keep episodes like this coming!</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.momidentityproject.com/mip/podcast">Have a question or a story you want me to share on air? Leave me a 90 second or less voice message!</a></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH DR. MORGAN CUTLIP:</strong></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://DrMorganCutlip.com">DrMorganCutlip.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/drmorgancutlip/">@DrMorganCutlip</a></p><p>Find Her Books:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4iL482E">Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself by Dr. Morgan Cutlip</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/3Ft5T6l">A Better Share : How Couples Tackle the Mental Load (pre-order)</a></p><p><strong>LEARN MORE FROM KRISSY BOLD:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.momidentityproject.com/boldlittleminds"><strong>WEBSITE</strong></a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject"><strong>INSTAGRAM</strong></a><strong> </strong>| <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558868559928"><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@momidentityproject"><strong>TIKTOK</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@MomIdentityProject"><strong>YOUTUBE</strong></a></p>