06 - Burnout, Bottles, and the Guilt of Asking for Help (With Carly Saren)
Episode notes
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 — without being asked?!”
If you’ve ever muttered “I’m fine” while eating your toddler’s crusts and crying into a coffee you reheated three times… this one’s for you.
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