435: CEO Mama: Vices, "Numbing Out", and How to Lighten the Mental Load of Motherhood

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435: CEO Mama: Vices, "Numbing Out", and How to Lighten the Mental Load of Motherhood
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In this inevitably relatable episode, Lindsay dives deep into the concept of the mental load that mothers carry, especially entrepreneurial + working moms. She discusses the importance of recognizing each piece of the mental load that mothers carry and teaches on how to lighten this load, which is essential to preventing burnout. Lindsay introduces her framework of the "seven buckets" that encompass various aspects of a mother’s life, offering practical strategies to manage and share responsibilities effectively.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Lightening the Mental Load

01:55 Understanding the Mental Load of Motherhood

08:35 The Seven Buckets of Mental Load

14:29 Evaluating Capacity vs. Load

18:44 Tools for Lightening the Load

28:11 Taking Action to Lighten the Load

35:31 Conclusion and Reflection on Motherhood

The Seven Buckets Outlined:

  1. Work
  2. Money
  3. Fun
  4. Health
  5. Love/Relationships 
  6. Kids/Parenting
  7. Purpose/Meaning

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