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Motherhood isn’t just physically exhausting.
It’s the constant thinking, remembering, planning, anticipating & the never turning your brain off.
This week on the podcast, we’re talking about the invisible mental load of motherhood — the piece no one really prepares you for, but that impacts everything… including your capacity, your nervous system, and even how you experience your child’s sleep.
Because it’s not just about what you’re doing, It’s about everything you’re holding.
In this episode, we talk about:
• What the mental load actually is (and why it feels so heavy)
• Why it’s often carried disproportionately by moms
• How it impacts your nervous system and daily capacity
• Why “just ask for help” doesn’t actually solve the problem
• How this invisible load shows up at bedtime and overnight
• & what it can look like to start doing less — without the guilt
If you’ve ever felt overstimulated, touched out, or like your brain just won’t shut off… this episode is for you.
Because you’re not just tired, you’re carrying too much.
Alicia & Aleni are both Moms and certified infant and toddler sleep specialists who don't use traditional sleep training methods to support the families that they work with.
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**The information shared is not medical advice & is for entertainment purposes only
