Motherhood isn’t just about the visible tasks—it’s the invisible mental load that weighs us down. From remembering permission slips to meal planning, moms often carry it all.

In this episode of Mom Life Uncomplicated, Natalie breaks down what the mental load really is, how it impacts your presence and connection with your kids, and shares three practical strategies you can implement right away to lighten the load.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What the “mental load” really means and why it falls so heavily on moms
• How it affects your emotional regulation and ability to be present with your kids
• Why kids internalize the stress they see modeled at home
• 3 proven strategies to release the overwhelm: brain dump & delegate, set boundaries, and create visible systems

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