Why Mental Load Hacks Don't Work for Working Moms (And What Does)

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You can delegate more, create better systems, and try every mental load hack out there, but what if none of that is actually fixing the problem?

In this episode, I'm diving into one of the biggest findings from my State of the Working Mom in 2026 research: why so many working moms struggle to sustainably let go of the mental load, even when they're doing all the "right" things. And here's the surprising part. It might have less to do with your partner or your to-do list and more to do with how you see yourself. I'm sharing my own experience, the identities that keep us holding on so tightly, and the shift that can finally help you release some of that responsibility without sacrificing the ambitious, capable woman you are. This one might change how you think about everything you're carrying.  

In this episode, we unpack: 

  • Why mental load hacks don't always stick 

  • The hidden connection between identity and overwhelm 

  • How being the "responsible one" keeps you carrying it all 

  • Why letting go doesn't make you less ambitious or successful 

  • The mindset shift that makes sharing the load sustainable  

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Rebecca Olson