Married Moms Take Control: Tips for Building an Intentional Partnership, a Strong Family Dynamic, and and Even Stronger Sense of Self

Episode 146- Mental load: How To Get Your Husband To Share It With You

Nevart Willborn

This episode of Married Moms Take Control explores how married moms can address the invisible mental load—cognitive and emotional labor of managing household and parenting tasks—that often fuels insecurities like resentment or feeling unappreciated. It introduces a Family Task List tool to make this load visible to husbands, fostering teamwork. It offers a step-by-step guide to communicate needs calmly, encouraging shared responsibility. A downloadable template empowers moms to reduce stress and build a collaborative marriage.


Listen to This Episode to Answer the Following Questions:

  • What is the invisible mental load that moms typically carry?
  • How can I communicate to my husband that we need to work more as a team on parenting and household responsibilities?
  • How can my husband and I create a system to share the mental load of responsibilities at home?

Additional Resources

  • Join the Married Moms Take Control Facebook group for access to a list of character traits Nevart will share to aid your self-reflection: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marriedmomstakecontrol 

  • Download my free guide: “7 Steps to a Stronger Marriage Without Couples Therapy”
    https://nevart-willborn-coaching.kit.com/0e30a6f959

Hi!! I'm Nevart, and I'm a Licensed Therapist + Marriage Coach for Moms.

I help married moms rekindle intimacy and connection with their husband. Through learning real life communication strategies and practical exercises, you’ll minimize conflicts, communicate without arguments, and have a happier marriage with stronger teamwork and less tension.

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Free Guide:
https://nevart-willborn-coaching.kit.com/0e30a6f959