DiscoverWhat Self Care Looks Like...Season 19 | Episode 2 : Why are moms the default parent?
Season 19 | Episode 2 : Why are moms the default parent?

Season 19 | Episode 2 : Why are moms the default parent?

Update: 2025-07-21
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Hey, Mama!!! Welcome back to What Self Care Looks Like, where I dive into the challenges of motherhood, so you can reclaim joy in your motherhood experience.

In this episode, I’m talking about the complexities of being a default parent versus a preferred parent. I'm also diving into the emotional burdens that come with these roles, the importance of sharing responsibilities with a partner, and strategies to manage the mental load of parenting.

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Brittany Elliott is an author, mom-life guide, and podcast host. She helps working moms rediscover their identity, so they can reclaim joy in their motherhood experience.

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Season 19 | Episode 2 : Why are moms the default parent?

Season 19 | Episode 2 : Why are moms the default parent?

Brittany Elliott