Listen "The Mental Load Is Real - And It’s Not Just About Housework"
Episode Synopsis
If you’re already exhausted and summer isn’t even over yet, this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m breaking down what the mental load really is and why it’s draining high-performing women in leadership every single day. It’s not just about chores or being busy. It’s about the invisible labor of remembering everything and holding it all together - at work, at home, and everywhere in between. I talk to women execs and working moms every day, and no matter what their title says, the story is almost always the same: they’re the glue. And no one sees how heavy that is until they’re completely burned out. If you’ve been trying to push through, get more done, or just “be more productive” - this episode is a wake-up call. You don’t need to do more. You need to redistribute the load. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: What the mental load actually is (and why it’s not about doing the dishes) Why summer and back-to-school season make it worse The hidden reason you feel like you’re failing everywhere - even when you’re not Why more productivity isn’t the answer and what is The exact conversations you need to start having at work and at home How to begin setting boundaries that protect your energy and leadership potential TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – If you’re already exhausted and summer isn’t even over yet... 00:35 – What the mental load actually is and how it shows up 02:04 – Why this hits women in leadership the hardest 03:15 – The chronic stress loop that comes from “holding it all” 05:10 – How summer and back-to-school season spike the pressure 06:18 – You don’t need to be more productive - you need redistribution 07:22 – Why boundaries (not planners) are your best solution 08:10 – Who you need to talk to if you want things to actually change 09:08 – My invitation: share what invisible load you’re carrying right now 10:00 – Take the free Overwhelm Culprit Quiz to get clarity and a plan NEXT STEP OPTIONS: ✔️ Take the Overwhelm Culprit Quiz: www.corrielo.com/overwhelmculprit ✔️ Connect with Me on Social: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/iamcorrielo Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iamcorrielo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamcorrielo LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcorrielo YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/iamcorrielo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcorrielo ✔️ Visit my Website: www.corrielo.com ✔️ Book me to Speak: www.corrielo.com/speaking ✔️ Enroll in Coaching: www.corrielo.com/coaching SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don’t miss future episodes where we dive deeper into topics like leadership, personal growth, and turning challenges into opportunities. Hit that subscribe button and join the journey to confident leadership! ✔️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify ✔️ Subscribe on YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2iLLfzM7QKFoP2JFPE41hUl1SVHcH3IF&si=Fk3ZsBem6xBLRF1R
More episodes of the podcast The Next Step with Corrie Lo
When to Push Through vs. When to Rest
15/07/2025