If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I the only one who remembers everything for this family?” — this episode is for you. From doctor appointments to daycare snacks, if the mental load is draining you and you wish your partner would just handle it without you having to ask (again), this conversation will hit home.
Today, I’m joined by Zach Watson — a invisible labor coach and Fair Play Method facilitator — to talk about why women carry the mental load, why “asking for help” isn’t the solution, and how to create a better partnership at home.
Whether you feel like the default parent, overwhelmed with managing every little thing, or just tired of being in charge of it all, Zach offers practical ways to shift the mental and emotional labor (without managing your partner like a second kid0.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why women carry the mental load and invisible labor and how to make it more visible to your partner
- Why "helping" isn’t enough — and how to create true ownership of household tasks
- Maternal gatekeeping and how to stop carrying the emotional load alone
- Practical steps to help your partner share the role of being the "default parent"
If you're mentally overloaded, emotionally drained, and tired of feeling like the only one holding it together, this episode is the roadmap to start changing that.
Join Zach's Free Community here
Connect with Zach on YouTube, Instagram or TikTok.
FAILS, FEELS & FIXES: LEAVE A VOICEMAIL FOR BRITANY
https://telb.ee/filterfree
SIGN UP FOR BRITANY'S NEWSLETTER
https://britany.myflodesk.com/filterfree
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Ridiculous History
History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.