Why does keeping everything “running smoothly” at home feel so heavy—and why does no one seem to notice?
In this insightful episode, Kristen Hallinan sits down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip to unpack the hidden weight of the *mental load*—the physical, emotional, and mental work that often falls on one partner’s shoulders, especially women. From navigating the myth of 50-50 relationships to dealing with defensiveness and trust issues, they dive into what it really takes to build healthy, balanced communication.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or just craving more connection, this conversation offers practical wisdom and fresh perspective for lightening the load—together.
MORE ABOUT DR. MORGAN: Dr. Morgan Cutlip is an author and relationship expert. With her down-to-earth style, she equips couples and individuals to tackle the trickiest relationship issues, offering fresh perspectives and empowering frameworks. She is experienced and trained in translating psychological theory and research into practical, accessible, and actionable advice, which she shares with her clients and social media followers (@drmorgancutlip) through her books, courses, podcast, and her blog as cofounder of MyLoveThinks.com. Dr. Morgan earned her master’s in human development and family science and her doctorate in counseling psychology. She is the author of Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself and A Better Share, a mother of two incredible kids, wife of her high school sweetheart, and lifelong lover of all things relationship.
LINKS:
Get Dr. Morgan's Book, A Better Share: HERE
Connect with Dr. Morgan on Instagram: HERE
Dr. Morgan's Website: HERE
Follow Kristen on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kristen.hallinan/
Find Kristen's book, Legacy Changer: HERE
Take Kristen's Cycle-Breaker Superpower Quiz: https://www.kristenhallinan.com/home/#quiz
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