Easing The Mental Load of Motherhood & Building Your Village w/ Kelly Hubbell of @MySageHaus
Description
In this episode, Paige, Sam, and special guest Kelly Hubbell explore the challenges and joys of managing a modern household while balancing work, family, and personal identity. Kelly, founder of Sage House, shares her journey from corporate CPA to motherhood and entrepreneurship, detailing how she redefined her home life by implementing systems and seeking help.
Together, they discuss practical strategies for managing the mental load of parenting, building a supportive "village," and finding unexpected joy in motherhood. Topics include outsourcing without guilt, balancing gender inequities in household responsibilities, and how creating space for yourself can transform your relationships and overall happiness.
Whether you’re a working parent, stay-at-home mom, or an aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation offers actionable advice for reclaiming your time and emotional bandwidth.
Highlights:
[01:00 ] The candlelight method for making mealtimes peaceful.
[09:00 ] Scaling your home like a startup: creating repeatable systems.
[13:00 ] Addressing the privilege and challenges of outsourcing household help.
[22:00 ] Turning invisible labor into visible conversations with your partner.
[31:00 ] How reclaiming time and space impacts parenting and personal relationships.
[46:00 ] The unexpected joys of watching your children form relationships.
Takeaways:
"You don’t have to do it alone. Building a village isn’t just about help—it’s about creating space for joy and connection."
Prioritize communication in your household. Make the invisible visible to balance responsibilities effectively.
Be explicit about your needs and expectations with both partners and support systems.
Connect with Kelly Hubbell:
https://www.mysagehaus.com/meet-kelly
Instagram @mysagehaus TikTok @mysagehaus
Keywords: Parenting podcast, Managing mental load, Motherhood advice, Parenting hacks, Household organization tips, Working mom strategies, Balancing family and career, Outsourcing for parents, Mental health for moms, Gender roles in parenting, mental load, Gender equality, fair play
Website: https://www.doyouwantthetruthpod.com
Connect with Paige:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sheisapaigeturner/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisapaigeturner
Connect with Sam:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/samanthastrom
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samanthastorms