Working Mom Exodus 2025 | Part 4: Mental Load & Burnout

18/11/2025 31 min Episodio 55
Working Mom Exodus 2025 | Part 4: Mental Load & Burnout

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76% of workers are more stressed than two years ago. 50% of working women report deteriorating mental health. And here's what should make you furious: The #1 cause of burnout isn't personal issues—it's unmanageable workloads.What if everything your employer is offering—the wellness stipends, the meditation apps, the mental health days—is treating symptoms while ignoring the disease?Three-quarters are saying "thanks, but no thanks."In this episode, I'm calling out why workers say their employer's mental health resources aren't helping—and showing you why job sharing is mental health infrastructure, not just another flexible work option.In episode 55:Why women are driving 70% of all mental health leavesThe data employers don't want to face about their "solutions"What Fair Play is—and why job sharing is like the work version that flows into your home3 things employers should actually do (hint: protect time for deep work)5 ways job sharing fundamentally supports mental health (hint: 4 consecutive days off every week)💡 Why 96% of job sharers report the flexibility they need vs.~70% for other flexible work practicesMy truth: I never felt burnout while job sharing. Never.Here's what blew my mind: Job sharing doesn't just change how you work—it organically changes how you parent and partner at home. You learn to give up control, trust your partner's way, and share the mental load without fighting about it.Featured Research:McKinsey: 76% of workers more stressed than 2 years agoDeloitte: 50% of working women report higher stressLyra Health: 65% say employer mental health resources don't helpThe Job Share Project: 96% report work-life balance flexibilityResources:FREE Guide to Job Sharing 👉 workmuse.com/guideFeeling the burnout? 🤔 DM me on LinkedInJoin Work Muse Facebook CommunityIf you're barely holding it together right now—this episode is for you. Real solutions, not band-aids.Episode Website: workmuse.com/55 Transcript: workmuse.com/55transcriptSend Melissa a Text Message.RATE, REVIEW & FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Thank you for supporting my bootstrapped social good business and mission! “I love Melissa and Jobshare Revolution.” <– If that sounds like you, please consider leaving me a 5⭐ rating and review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5⭐ , and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. This helps me support more people—just like you—to find true work-life balance. 🙌🙌

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