Ep69: The Weight No One Sees and Letting Some of it Go

She's up before everyone else, running the mental checklist before her feet even hit the floor. She's sharp at work, dependable at home, and if you ask how she's doing, she'll say "busy, but good." She is not good — she's running on fumes, quietly convinced that if she slows down, someone will notice she's not enough. In this Body and Mind Strong episode, I'm naming a pattern I see constantly in my practice: women carrying not just the physical tasks of home and work, but the invisible mental load underneath them — the noticing, the anticipating, the remembering that never actually clocks out. We'll look at what the research says about why this falls so disproportionately on women, why it leads to burnout and imposter syndrome, and — most importantly — three real shifts you can start making this week to put some of that weight down. Plus, a homework assignment to take with you. If you've ever felt exhausted on a day you "didn't do that much," this one's for you. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to my podcast, or tell someone else about it, I would greatly appreciate it. Also, if this episode resonates with you and you’re ready for more clarity, balance, and support in your wellness journey, I’d love to hear from you. You can find me at www.bodyandmindstrong.com and on IG @bodyandmindstrong Resources: https://www.perk.com/blog/remote-work-burnout-statistics/ https://cariloop.com/blog/workplace-burnout https://wellhub.com/en-us/blog/wellness-and-benefits-programs/burnout-in-women/ https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1919598/exclusive-seven-10-women-experience-imposter-syndrome-work-research-finds https://www.forbes.com/sites/gingergentile/2025/12/02/the-burnout-crisis-pushing-out-women-visionary-solutions/