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S01 EP03: Stacey van den Aardweg Why does the mental load feel invisible, until it’s overwhelming?
In this episode of the Modern Load Podcast (MOLO), host Sophie Bruce is joined by Stacey van den Aardweg to unpack the unseen weight carried across work, home, and everything in between
Time: 43:19
Why does the mental load feel invisible, until it’s overwhelming?
In this episode of the Modern Load Podcast (MOLO), host Sophie Bruce is joined by Stacey van den Aardweg to unpack the unseen weight carried across work, home, and everything in between.
Stacey shares her perspective on how the mental load shows up day-to-day — from managing households and careers to the constant background processing that never really switches off. The conversation explores why this load is so often misunderstood, how it impacts relationships, and what needs to change to create a more balanced way of living.
This is an honest, practical conversation about awareness, ownership, and the systems we need to rethink.
What we cover:
What the “mental load” actually is — and why it’s often invisibleHow the load builds across work, home, and relationshipsWhy it’s not just about tasks — but responsibility and anticipationThe emotional impact of carrying the load long-termHow relationships are affected by imbalanceWhy awareness is the first step to changePractical ways to better distribute responsibilityThe role of communication, expectation setting, and ownershipWhy modern life amplifies the pressure
Chapters:
00:00 – Introducing the mental load
01:18 – What people get wrong about it
03:05 – Tasks vs responsibility
05:12 – The invisible work behind the scenes
07:40 – How the load builds over time
09:15 – Emotional impact and burnout
11:02 – Relationships and imbalance
13:24 – Why it often goes unnoticed
15:08 – Awareness as the first step
17:20 – Communication and expectation setting
19:45 – Redistributing responsibility
22:10 – Practical ways to reduce the load
24:30 – The role of modern life and pressure
27:05 – Rethinking how we approach work and home
29:40 – Final reflections and advice
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Release Date: 29/04/2026, 08:02:00
