Listen "Mental Load"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode Sam & Pam delve into the overwhelming world of mental load—the never-ending tabs open in their heads managing home and family life. Mental load isn't just about tasks but the constant mental gymnastics required to keep everything running smoothly. The daily struggle with the barrage of thoughts and responsibilities. They reflect on the absurdity of it all, balancing the necessity of routine with the fear of missing a beat. This provides a lighthearted look into the often unnoticed complexities of mental load and its impact on personal sanity and ask “do men carry mental load?”
They discuss how the book “Don’t Believe Everything You Think" helped Sam gain perspective on controlling her scattered thoughts and reducing mental chaos, despite feeling overwhelmed at times. They delve into the dynamics of overthinking and its impact on productivity and creativity, reflecting on their own experiences of preparing to do a podcast in the midst of the crazy life of a Thing Doer.
They discuss how the book “Don’t Believe Everything You Think" helped Sam gain perspective on controlling her scattered thoughts and reducing mental chaos, despite feeling overwhelmed at times. They delve into the dynamics of overthinking and its impact on productivity and creativity, reflecting on their own experiences of preparing to do a podcast in the midst of the crazy life of a Thing Doer.
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