{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Momcozy Village - Together We Grow","title":"The Mental Load: How The Weight of Invisible Tasks Impacts Our Relationships","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1860,"description":"What exactly is the mental load? It’s the often-unseen cognitive work of planning, organizing, remembering, and managing daily life, tasks that disproportionately fall on women, especially moms. From coordinating appointments to keeping the pantry stocked, this invisible labor can feel endless.Because it is mostly unrecognized, the mental load is difficult to explain, hard to delegate, and rarely appreciated. It quietly consumes mental space, leaving less room for creativity, presence, or rest.When unbalanced, the mental load can drain energy, build resentment, and create emotional distance in relationships. It can also affect intimacy and lower sexual desire.In this episode, host Lalaina Rabary talks with relationship expert Dr. Morgan Cutlip to explore the real impact of the mental load. They discuss how imbalance affects connection, why desire often fades under pressure, and share practical conversation starters to help partners better understand and divide responsibilities.Episode Highlights00:58 What is the Mental Load?01:38 How Motherhood Changed Dr. Morgan’s Experience03:19 How Resentment Builds07:15 What Dr. Morgan Changed in Her Relationship09:14 Motherhood and Becoming “Needless”11:56 Changing Relationship Dynamics18:24 The Mental Load’s Effect on Intimacy21:14 Why Women Often Carry the Mental Load23:55 Dr. Morgan’s New Book, A Better Share25:35 A Positive Outlook on Progress29:01 Mantras and Affirmations for Those with a Heavy Mental LoadAbout the Guest: Dr. Morgan CutlipDr. Morgan Cutlip is a psychologist, author, and relationship expert known for her relatable and research-based guidance. She helps people navigate emotional and intimate challenges with practical tools and grounded advice.She holds a doctorate in counseling psychology and a master’s in human development and family science. Through her books, courses, podcast, and blog at MyLoveThinks.com, she offers fresh insights that are both actionable and compassionate. Dr. Morgan is the author of...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FiA34-toSWr8WSZuvdrIJsmEa4G-l9FYDyTVjbkxLjs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMzUz/M2UxYTEzZDAzZTUw/N2ZiYmVjZDQxMWY2/ZjI3NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}