Today on ShrinkChicks, Em and Jen are practicing what they preach by resting and taking the week off from a new episode. They don't want to leave you all hanging of course, so they're re-releasing one of their most listened-to episodes: Carrying The Mental Load. Emmalee and Jen break down the term "mental load," which is also known as cognitive labor. They discuss gender roles and how the mental load has historically fallen on women, the over-functioning/under-functioning dynamic in relationships and what it might look like, why the mental load falls onto the person who cares more, being the default parent, what to do when you feel like you’re the only one who knows how to do it "right," and so much more. Dear Em & Jen answers a listener's question about constantly having to remind her partner to help around the house. Tune in to gain insight, awareness, and action! Emmalee and Jen will be back with a new episode next week! Get Matched With One of Our Therapists! ShrinkChicks on Instagram Our new Know Yourself Grow Yourself Journal!! SHRINKCHICKS MERCH Check out ShrinkChicks on YouTube by subscribing here! https://youtube.com/channel/UCrxuhDqoL4ML3UE8b2J2BBg A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners: Apostrophe: Get your first visit for only $5 at apostrophe.com/SHRINKCHICKS when you use our code SHRINKCHICKS The Farmer's Dog: Get 50% off your first box of fresh, healthy food plus free shipping at thefarmersdog.com/shrinkchicks ! Athletic Greens: Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/SHRINK ! Athena Club: Go to athenaclub.com and use promo code SHRINKCHICKS today and you’ll get 25% off your first order!  Quince: Go to quince.com/shrinkchicks to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order! Miracle Sheets: Go to trymiracle.com/shrinkchicks and use the code SHRINKCHICKS to claim your free 3-piece towel set and save over 40% off!  Shopify: Take your business to the next level by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/shrinkchicks