Episode 6: The Mental Load I Didn’t Consent For – Paperclips & Periods Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Emily K. Cabrera and Katie Krych talk about the mental load—the invisible work of planning, organizing, and managing daily life.

They explain how it goes beyond tasks like laundry. It includes remembering, anticipating, and keeping track of everything for the household and family. This often falls on women, even when others “help.”

A key focus is the difference between helping and shared responsibility, and how this imbalance can lead to stress, resentment, and burnout. The conversation also connects this experience to  ...