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Episode 86: The Mental Load and How it Shifts from Emotional to Physical
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- The Hair Hustle Podcast
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- Jun 2, 2026
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- 1604
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- https://www.heatherpod.com
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Summary
Contact Heather: [email protected] Interested in a Class at your salon OR Coaching: CLICK HERE Grab the Know Your Numbers Worksheet: CLICK HERE Summary In this episode, Heather Podlesney discusses the mental load faced by working moms and industry professionals, sharing practical tips for resetting and protecting energy. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, getting mental clarity, and prioritizing self-care to thrive both personally and professionally. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 00:58 The mental load faced by working moms 01:57 Heather's personal marathon experience and need for reset 02:50 Upcoming guest experience series in June 03:50 Understanding the mental load and its misconceptions 04:45 The mental load as an invisible layer of busyness 06:55 The importance of honesty and getting things out of your head 07:52 Techniques to manage mental load and regain clarity 09:56 The concept of bouncing back and consistency 10:27 Self-reflection and being kind to yourself 11:42 Recognizing moments of clarity and taking action 12:28 Protecting your energy and setting boundaries 13:14 Protecting days off and creating sacred time 16:18 Stopping mental load from living in your head 18:09 The Big Three technique for daily focus 19:48 Conducting a calendar audit and identifying drains 21:55 Tools to protect your time and energy 23:47 Treat your energy as a resource and prioritize self-care 24:54 Final thoughts and encouragement for a reset Keywords mental load, self-care, boundaries, working moms, productivity, energy management, reset, work-life balance, industry tips Mentioned in this episode: www.heatherpodlesney.com/knowyournumbers www.heatherpodlesney.com/contact www.heatherpodlesney.com/contact