{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Are Moms So Exhausted? (The Mental Load No One Talks About)","description":"Are you exhausted even when you didn\u2019t \u201cdo much\u201d? You\u2019re not alone. In this episode of the Prime Podcast, Dr. Skip and Dr. Julie break down the real reason moms feel constantly drained and why it\u2019s not just physical fatigue. From the mental load of motherhood to chronic stress and nervous system overload, this conversation uncovers what\u2019s actually happening inside your body and what you can do about it. If you\u2019ve ever felt overwhelmed, overstimulated, or like you\u2019re just hanging on by a thread, this episode is for you. In This Episode, You Will Learn: \u2022 Why moms feel mentally and emotionally exhausted even without physical work \u2022 How chronic stress and cortisol impact your energy, weight, and health \u2022 The hidden \u201cmental load\u201d of motherhood and how it builds over time \u2022 Why rest alone doesn\u2019t fix exhaustion \u2022 Practical ways to reduce stress and reset your nervous system \u2022 How communication and support can transform your home and health Timestamps: 0:00 Why moms feel exhausted even when they didn\u2019t do much 1:00 The mental load of motherhood explained 4:00 Why modern moms feel overwhelmed 9:30 Cortisol, stress, and nervous system overload 12:00 Why rest alone doesn\u2019t fix exhaustion 17:00 How stress affects sleep, memory, and health 23:00 Simple ways to reduce mental load 26:00 Movement, breathwork, and nervous system reset 28:00 How to ask for help and build support Want to take control of your health? Start with your nervous system. \ud83c\udf1f Welcome to The Prime Podcast! \ud83c\udf1f   Hosted by Dr. Skip Wyss and Dr. Julie Wyss, trusted pediatric and prenatal chiropractors in Green Bay & De Pere, WI. Our mission is to help families thrive through natural, neurologically-based chiropractic care.   Each episode dives into pregnancy wellness, child development, holistic health solutions, and proactive family care to empower parents like you.   \ud83d\udd0a Listen, Subscribe & Share! ","author_name":"Prime Family Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/theprimepediatricpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"