EPISODE 27
The Mental Load of Motherhood - Mama Therapy House
GUEST: Therapist and Founder of Mama Therapy House, Megan Velo LMFT
Motherhood has never been more connected... and somehow, never felt more overwhelming.
This week on Coffee Monday, Rae sits down with therapist and founder of Mama Therapy House, Megan Velo, LMFT, for an honest conversation about the invisible weight so many moms carry every single day: the mental load.
From remembering every permission slip and pediatrician appointment to carrying the emotional needs of an entire household, why does it feel like moms are always "on," even when they're sitting still?
Together, Rae and Megan unpack:
What the mental load really is (and why it's so exhausting)
Why so many moms feel like the CEO of their family
The identity shifts that happen after becoming a mom
Mom guilt, social media, and the pressure to do it all
Why "Pinterest-perfect" motherhood isn't the goal
How to find trustworthy support in the age of TikTok therapy
Practical ways to care for yourself without feeling selfish
To wrap things up, Megan jumps into our signature "Shot of Espresso" rapid-fire questions with simple, powerful reminders every mom needs to hear.
If you've ever wondered whether you're doing enough, felt like you've lost pieces of yourself, or needed permission to admit that motherhood is both beautiful and incredibly hard, this episode is for you.
Because here's the truth: You don't have to enjoy every minute of motherhood to love being a mom.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Megan Velo, LMFT, Therapist & Founder of Mama Therapy House
Instagram: @mamatherapyhouse
Website: https://www.mamatherapyhouse.com/
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