The Cost of Invisible Labor: Learning to Share the Load
Description
Feeling overwhelmed by the weight no one sees?
This episode of Baptist HealthTalk explores the cost of invisible labor—the behind-the-scenes mental load of planning, scheduling, coordinating and caring that keeps households running but often goes unrecognized.
Psychotherapist Manuela Rodriguez explains why this burden frequently falls on women, how it impacts health and relationships, and what families can do to share the load more equally.
You’ll discover the early signs of overload, the value of weekly check-ins, how to involve kids in age-appropriate ways, and simple strategies for healthier communication with partners.
Listen now to learn how to lighten and share the mental load.
Host:
Johanna Gomez
Award-Winning Host & Journalist
Manuela Rodriguez, LMFT
Behavioral Health Specialist
Baptist Health
United States
