# 157: Stop Picking Up The Sock Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/minutes-on-growth-403747/157-stop-picking-up-the-sock Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/minutes-on-growth-403747/157-stop-picking-up-the-sock.md Podcast: [Minutes On Growth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minutes-on-growth-403747) Published: 2025-09-17T16:40:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/157-stop-picking-up-the-sock--67794415 Audio file: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67794415/ep157.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/minutes-on-growth-403747/episodes/157-stop-picking-up-the-sock Duration seconds: 635 ## Resource In this 10-minute solo episode, I share one simple but powerful piece of advice I received from a therapist years ago that transformed the way I show up in my relationship: "Stop picking up the sock." This episode dives into the emotional and energetic cost of over-functioning in a relationship, the way we unconsciously slip into manager or caregiver roles, and how that slowly chips away at intimacy and connection. I unpack the nervous system patterns behind this behavior, the impact of the invisible load, and offer five practical ways to break the cycle. so you can build a partnership rooted in shared responsibility, mutual respect, and deeper love. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything in your relationship and still not feeling appreciated, this one’s for you. ♾ In a fast-paced world like the one we live in, time is one of our most important assets. For a few minutes every episode, I, Tannaz Hosseinpour, will be discussing topics that aim to enhance the quality of your life, by helping you feel empowered to take inspired action on your personal growth journey. Connect with me for daily insights: Instagram Facebook TikTok More resources available on www.minutesongrowth.com This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/minutes-on-growth-403747/episodes/157-stop-picking-up-the-sock/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/minutes-on-growth-403747/157-stop-picking-up-the-sock.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.