Episode 7 - The Mental Load
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from Wish List failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
-
Narrated by:
-
By:
About this listen
In this episode, Jill takes Mati and Tahj into the into the concept of the mental load, particularly as it pertains to women of colour in Australia. They discuss the unique challenges faced by black women in predominantly white spaces, the invisible burdens of responsibility in parenting, and the cultural expectations that shape their experiences. The conversation highlights the importance of partnership in managing these responsibilities and the need to break generational patterns that perpetuate stress and over-functioning.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Group Chat
01:15 Understanding the Mental Load
04:16 The Experience of Black Women and the Mental Load
07:40 The Invisible Burden of Responsibility
09:58 Cultural Expectations and Parenting
12:54 The Impact of Western Society on Parenting
14:00 The Pressure of Representation
19:30 Cultural Expectations in Relationships
22:31 Breaking Generational Patterns
26:05 The Importance of Partnership in Parenting
30:01 Shifting Perspectives on Responsibilities
35:35 Conclusion and Future Discussions