Listen "The Invisible Load of Working Moms & Why It Is Crushing Us"
Episode Synopsis
The invisible load isn’t the dishes, the errands, or the lunchboxes - it’s the mental and emotional weight of carrying everything for everyone, all the time.
In this episode, Taniel breaks down what the invisible load really looks like, why working moms are more overwhelmed than ever, and how this constant mental labor quietly drains our energy, identity, and nervous system.
Dr Gabor Maté recently said this is “the hardest time to be a mother since World War II,” and honestly… the evidence is everywhere. Mothers are expected to work like they don’t have children and parent like they don’t have jobs. And that pressure shows up in our minds, our bodies, and our emotional capacity.
You’ll learn how to name the load you’re carrying, why your body feels constantly braced, and how to start putting down the parts that were never meant to be yours alone.
What You’ll Hear:
What the invisible load actually is
Why today’s motherhood culture is heavier than ever
How the mental load impacts your nervous system
The emotional residue no one talks about
Simple shifts to lighten the weight and get your capacity back
This episode is for you if:
You feel responsible for everything
You’re tired even after sleeping
Your mind never switches off
You want to feel lighter, calmer, and connected to yourself again
Free Resource:
Download your free 5-Minute Calming Hypnosis Audio - a gentle nervous system reset for overwhelmed moms.
👉 tanielstrydom.com/5-min-calming-reset-audio
➡️ Episode page: https://tanielstrydom.com/the-invisible-load-of-working-moms
➡️ Website: https://tanielstrydom.com
➡️ Follow me: https://instagram.com/tanielstrydom
In this episode, Taniel breaks down what the invisible load really looks like, why working moms are more overwhelmed than ever, and how this constant mental labor quietly drains our energy, identity, and nervous system.
Dr Gabor Maté recently said this is “the hardest time to be a mother since World War II,” and honestly… the evidence is everywhere. Mothers are expected to work like they don’t have children and parent like they don’t have jobs. And that pressure shows up in our minds, our bodies, and our emotional capacity.
You’ll learn how to name the load you’re carrying, why your body feels constantly braced, and how to start putting down the parts that were never meant to be yours alone.
What You’ll Hear:
What the invisible load actually is
Why today’s motherhood culture is heavier than ever
How the mental load impacts your nervous system
The emotional residue no one talks about
Simple shifts to lighten the weight and get your capacity back
This episode is for you if:
You feel responsible for everything
You’re tired even after sleeping
Your mind never switches off
You want to feel lighter, calmer, and connected to yourself again
Free Resource:
Download your free 5-Minute Calming Hypnosis Audio - a gentle nervous system reset for overwhelmed moms.
👉 tanielstrydom.com/5-min-calming-reset-audio
➡️ Episode page: https://tanielstrydom.com/the-invisible-load-of-working-moms
➡️ Website: https://tanielstrydom.com
➡️ Follow me: https://instagram.com/tanielstrydom
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