Drained: Reduce Your Mental Load to Do Less and Be More

For so many women, mental load is a heavy burden that goes far beyond managing a list of household chores and logistics: it's a complex form of emotional labour that requires thinking five steps ahead, keeping relationships intact, creating experiences that keep all members of the family happy and thriving, and more. It's a hidden struggle that leaves many women feeling burned out. But what if we stopped blaming ourselves for feeling overwhelmed and instead made practical, impactful changes to our lives to prioritize our energy? In Drained, sociologist and host of the MissPerceived podcast Dr. Leah Ruppanner outlines eight distinct types of mental load performed across seven unique stages, highlighting what makes mental load so uniquely heavy for women, and offers practical strategies to reallocate your responsibilities and reclaim your sense of self.