Burnout and the Mental Load with Paige Connell

Ever feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders—managing schedules, remembering all the little details, and keeping everything running smoothly? You’re not alone.

 

In this episode of Unapologetically Yours, Ashley Logan sits down with Paige Connell, content creator and advocate for equity in marriage and parenting, to talk about the mental load—the invisible work that so many women take on in relationships, households, and parenting.

 

Paige is a working mother of four who shares relatable content on TikTok and Instagram, highlighting the everyday experiences of women balancing motherhood, careers, and relationships. Known for her candid insights on the mental load of motherhood and the challenges of creating equity at home and work, Paige’s content resonates with millions. She also advocates for affordable childcare, paid leave, and reproductive rights, sparking important conversations about what families need to thrive. Her impactful voice and relatable storytelling have led to features in Scary Mommy, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and More.

 

In this episode, Paige shares her journey from feeling completely burned out in her marriage and motherhood to learning how to

rebalance responsibilities in her home. She and Ashley dive into the realities of the mental load, the emotional toll of domestic labor, and how deeply ingrained societal expectations shape the way women experience work, relationships, and parenting.

 

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The hidden burden of the mental load—and why women carry it
• Why “helpful dads” aren’t always equal partners
• How gender norms shape expectations in marriage & parenting
• The impact of unpaid labor on women’s careers & finances
• Practical steps to create a more equitable partnership
• How men can recognize inequality in their own households—and start making changes

…and so much more!

 

If you’ve ever felt resentful in your marriage, exhausted by the constant to-do list running through your head, or like your time is valued less than your partner’s, this episode is for you.

 

Connect with Paige:

Instagram @sheisapaigeturner

TikTok @sheisapaigeturner

Substack https://sheisapaigeturner.substack.com/

Website https://www.sheisapaigeturner.com/

 

Connect with Ashley:

Instagram @ashleydlogan

Website https://ashleydlogan.com/ 

 

Have a topic or guest you’d love to see featured on the Unapologetically Yours podcast? Send us an email: podcast@unapologeticallyyours.com 

 

Keywords

parenting, marriage, equity, mental load, invisible labor, working mom, childcare, relationships, motherhood, gender roles, parenting, gender roles, burnout, childcare, economic impact, partnerships, equity, motherhood, fatherhood, societal expectations

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Unapologetic Living

01:41 The Journey of a Working Mom

03:16 Navigating Parenting and Marriage

06:04 Understanding the Mental Load

08:20 Conversations About Equity in Relationships

12:30 The Role of Invisible Labor

15:06 The Impact of Parenting on Relationships

17:32 Creating Content for Change

20:39 Facing Criticism and Trolling as a Content Creator

23:16 The Double Standards of Parenting

26:51 Unpacking Gender Roles and Burnout

30:02 The Economic Impact of Childcare

33:44 Shifting the Balance in Partnerships

37:56 Engaging Men in the Conversation

43:56 Unapologetic Living and Personal Growth