In this episode I’m discussing the invisible labor and mental load that so many moms carry. Especially during the most demanding time of the year—the holiday season. From Elf on the Shelf expectations to middle-of-the-night to-do lists, this episode names the unseen work that keeps families running and why it so often falls on the mamas.

I break down what invisible labor and mental load actually mean, how traditional gender roles still quietly shape parenting dynamics, and why so many moms feel like their brains are stuck on an endless hamster wheel.

You’ll also hear real, raw responses from millennial moms who shared exactly what they’re carrying—from being the family calendar and emotional regulator to managing appointments, sick kids, school communication, and everything in between.

If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering why it feels like everything depends on you, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• What invisible labor and mental load actually are, and why they drain you in ways you can’t quite explain.

• How cultural expectations assign moms household responsibility we never signed up for.

• The unseen responsibilities millennial moms like you are quietly carrying every single day.

• One thing you can do today to start lightening your mental load. 
  

Resources & Links:

• Here’s a resource to help you uncover the invisible tasks that are weighing you down, so you can start making lasting changes today. 

• If you’re ready to go deeper—untangling your mental load while making space for your creativity, your desires, your joy, and your purpose—I’ve got you.

  Your Guided Journey to Self-Discovery + Fulfillment is designed to help you reclaim your time, reconnect with what lights you up, and rediscover who you are beyond momming.

  DM me “Fulfillment” on Instagram to learn more. 

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More about Momming as a Millennial podcast: 

Welcome to Momming as a Millennial, the podcast where we dive into the challenges and triumphs of being a millennial mom in today’s dynamic world. Join your host, Christine Giarrizzo, on this candid journey as we navigate the complexities of motherhood, from tackling outdated stereotypes, to embracing our individual parenting styles.

In each episode, we explore the intersection of tradition and modern parenting. We’ll look at unsolicited advice and internet noise, as well as gender roles and expectations handed down by our parents and grandparents, in order to find what resonates with our true, authentic selves.

Tune in for honest conversations, genuine stories, expert insights, and a supportive community that understands the unique circumstance of navigating parenthood as a millennial. Together we’ll rewrite the narrative, challenge societal norms, and celebrate the diverse voices that make up our generation.

Let’s redefine what it means to be a mama in the millennial era.

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