Fit Minds

The Mental Load: The Mum Struggle No One Talks About

Mariah Jean

Why am I so tired… when I’ve barely “done” anything today?
It’s not laziness — it’s decision fatigue.

On this episode of the Fit Minds Podcast, we dive into the invisible mental load mums carry every single day:

🧠 The constant stream of choices — meals, naps, outfits, schedules, playtime
🥱 How decision fatigue drains your energy faster than any workout
💡 Simple ways to reduce the overwhelm and make space for you again
💛 Why you’re not a “bad mum” if your brain feels fried

This is the struggle no one talks about — but every mum feels.
And how to start to reduce some of your mental load and finally get some of your sanity back.

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