Mental Load in Marriage: The Hidden Work Draining Women and Families

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Today’s episode is the first of two with our guest Professor Leah Ruppanner. We explore the complex concept of mental load, its impact on women and families, and practical strategies to achieve greater equity and understanding in household responsibilities. Discover how to measure, manage, and support mental load to foster healthier relationships and personal well-being. Enjoy the show.

Show Notes

00:00 Introduction
2:30 Why did it feel as if you were approaching this as a therapist?
5:24 How do you define the mental load?
9:13 What are the eight types of mental loads?
22:45 Walk us through the pressures that are usually unique to women around household responsibilities and caregiving.
28:37 You ask couples to participate in a mental load audit. Can you explain what that is and how it can be done?
36:31 We know from research that most men want to do more at home, and are trying to figure out how. Let’s start with this. How can men convince their wives to take on less at home?
41:00 Where can listeners purchase Drained.

Lighten Lab: https://www.lightenlab.com/ 
More About Dr. Ruppanner: https://www.leahruppanner.com/ 
Purchase Drained: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762972/drained-by-leah-ruppanner-phd/ 

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