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Mental Load & Burnout: Managing the Pressure in Motherhood with Megan Velo, LMFT

August 13, 2024 • Episode 110

The mental load of motherhood is heavy, and many mothers are experiencing the drain and exhaustion of burnout. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Megan Velo is joining the podcast to explicitly name the load that mothers are carrying, and share what we can do to combat and manage burnout in the day-to-day.

In the episode, Megan and I talk about:

The mental load that so many mothers carry
What it means to be burned out, and it's important to admit when you feel burned out
How identity plays into burnout
Strategies to combat and manage burnout
Self-awareness when it comes to individual triggers
Why therapy can be a great tool for addressing burnout

A little about our guest:
Megan Velo is the LMFT behind Mama Therapy House. She has been licensed for 6 years, and since becoming a mom, her heart and passions have shifted to come along side moms struggling with motherhood adjustment.

To connect with Megan, follow her on Instagram @mamatherapyhouse. You can also visit her website www.mamatherapyhouse.com.

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