We’re diving headfirst into the invisible weight of parenting — the mental load, the burnout, the “I’m fine” face when you're absolutely not fine. This week, Joe and I sit down with our friend Carly — a licensed therapist, mom, and voice of reason — to talk about the emotional toll of modern motherhood and why so many of us feel like we’re drowning with a smile on our face.

We unpack the guilt of asking for help, sneaky signs of anxiety or postpartum struggles, and how to actually delegate without spiraling. Plus:

✨ Our Debrief of the week (including toddler defense mechanisms)

⚡️ A rapid-fire round with Carly

🏆 Our Elite-ish 8 mental health lifesaver items

📱 And your In the Group Chat confessions: “What’s one thing you wish your partner would just do — withou ...