The Mental Load of Motherhood Nobody Talks About | 'Motherhood With You' BetterHelp Series

The mental load. Being the default parent. Moms spend over 100 hours each month caring for their children and running their households—and it adds up. If you've ever felt like your needs have come last for so long you've forgotten what they are—this episode is for you. In this episode of Motherhood With You, a BetterHelp series hosted by Sonni Williams, LPC, PMH-C, moms of kids and teens get honest about what happens when your needs have come last for so long you've stopped noticing—and what it takes to find your way back to yourself, your marriage, and who you are outside of the role. At BetterHelp, we believe it takes a village to support a mother—and we're building that village through content, community, and partnerships that expand access to care for mothers at every stage. As part of that commitment, BetterHelp has partnered with March of Dimes, which advances maternal and infant health including support for families navigating NICU care, donating up to 125,000 hours of therapy across their communities to help expand access to mental health support nationwide. Learn more about the series and access mental health resources at: 👉 https://www.betterhelp.com/mental-health-and-motherhood/ – 0:00 Introduction 0:35 Supporting vs. Enabling Your Kids 2:51 Does Your Marriage Take a Backseat to Parenting? 8:42 Did You and Your Partner Do Couples Therapy? 10:32 Do You Feel Guilty Wanting Alone Time? 19:42 Have You Had to Unlearn Unrealistic Expectations? – 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss new episodes. 💡 Ready to talk to someone? https://www.betterhelp.com/youtube 📱 App links: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/betterhelp-therapy Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.betterhelp 🌱 Follow BetterHelp: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterhelp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@betterhelp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BetterHelp #betterhelp #MotherhoodWithYou #mentalhealth #motherhood #momsofteens #therapy #defaultparent #maternalmentalhealth #MothersDay #momlife #mentalload #therapyworks