Carrying the Mental Load: The Invisible Weight of Family Life
Ever feel like you're the one keeping track of everything—appointments, grocery lists, school events, and that one sock no one can seem to find? In this episode, I sat down with maternal mental health expert, Stephanie Landrum, to talk about the mental load—the often invisible, exhausting responsibility of managing a household and family life. We’ll explore why this burden tends to fall unevenly, how it impacts mental health, and most importantly, what we can do about it. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or looking for ways to redistribute the load, this conversation is for you.About today's guest: Stephanie Landrum is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia and a national certified counselor. She is the owner of Mind in Bloom Counseling in the Metro Atlanta area and has been practicing for over a decade. She specializes in work with clients who struggle with anxiety disorders, OCD, stress and burnout, life transitions, self-esteem and perfectionism. Stephanie also enjoys working with college students, young adults, and high-achieving professionals. She has extensive training in perinatal mental health and enjoys helping parents at all stages of life. She is currently the mental health advisor for the NICU Parent Club, which is a non-profit organization in South Metro Atlanta helping to support the parents during and after a NICU stay. She also provides consultation and assessments for local parents through the Community Action for Improvement and Head Start programs in several Metro Atlanta counties. Stephanie provides consultation services for both licensed therapists as well as community and corporate programs.Get in touch:Website: www.mindinbloomcounseling.comInstagram: @mindinbloomcounseling
