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The Prime PodcastAuthor: Dr. Skip Wyss
Weekly podcast focused on helping you create a massive impact in your family, your marriage, your business, and your community through improving the health of your faith, finances, and family! Our mission is to impact as many service professionals as possible in our lifetimes especially those serving families! Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Business, Entrepreneurship, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Why Are Moms So Exhausted? (The Mental Load No One Talks About)
Tuesday, 5 May, 2026
Are you exhausted even when you didn't "do much"? You're 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's not just physical fatigue. From the mental load of motherhood to chronic stress and nervous system overload, this conversation uncovers what's actually happening inside your body and what you can do about it. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, overstimulated, or like you're just hanging on by a thread, this episode is for you. In This Episode, You Will Learn: • Why moms feel mentally and emotionally exhausted even without physical work • How chronic stress and cortisol impact your energy, weight, and health • The hidden "mental load" of motherhood and how it builds over time • Why rest alone doesn't fix exhaustion • Practical ways to reduce stress and reset your nervous system • How communication and support can transform your home and health Timestamps: 0:00 Why moms feel exhausted even when they didn't 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't 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. 🌟 Welcome to The Prime Podcast! 🌟 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. 🔊 Listen, Subscribe & Share!
