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

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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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to Burnout in Motherhood
• 1:29 Guest Introduction: Megan Velo, LMFT
• 3:05 Understanding the Mental Load of Motherhood
• 6:19 Defining Burnout and Self-Awareness
• 11:29 The Impact of Social Media and Societal Pressures
• 15:26 Identity Loss and Self-Care for Moms
• 21:23 Acknowledging Systematic Issues and Self-Compassion
• 22:04 Internal Strategies to Combat Burnout
• 23:08 The Importance of Positive Self-Talk
• 24:12 Seeking Support and Asking for Help
• 27:16 Therapy and Inner Self-Talk
• 30:51 Identifying Triggers and Self-Reflection
• 33:56 Self-Care Practices and Final Thoughts