296. She Carries It All: The Invisible Mental & Emotional Load (And How to Finally Set It Down)

House of Joy- Christian Life Coaching

Dr. Edie Wadsworth

Education, Religion & Spirituality, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Christianity, Mental Health

4.9 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 19 June 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Ever feel like your brain has a thousand tabs open—and you're the only one who knows they're running? In this heartfelt and relatable episode, Dr. Edie and Emmy dive deep into the mental and emotional “invisible load” that so many women carry every single day. From wedding planning stress to mom-life multitasking, they unpack the quiet weight of remembering everything, managing everyone’s emotions, and trying to do it all…often without even realizing it. You’ll laugh, nod your head, and maybe even tear up as they share: How this invisible load shows up in everyday life (and why it’s so exhausting) Simple practices to get what’s in your head out—so it stops stealing your peace How to delegate, decide with intention, and release what doesn’t belong to you Why journaling and brain dumps are actual lifesavers What it means to carry your life with capacity and joy—not resentment This episode is an invitation to acknowledge what’s heavy, ask for help, and walk through your week a little lighter—on purpose. 📝 Plus: They share favorite summer finds, a few joyful tangents (hi, Walmart dresses + 30A recs!), and why a 5-minute task might be stealing all your energy. You don’t have to carry it all. Let this episode be your reminder. Episode Recources: Amazon Striped Sets: https://a.co/d/fqEEtXO Green Glasses: https://www.shopbop.com/product/vp/v=1/1546342443.htm?currencyCode=USD&extid=SE_Google_campaign%3DNB_Category_Accessories-Home_PLA_WMN_Dom_US_EN_GGL_PLA_adgroup%3Dus-Jewelry-Accessories&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmK_CBhCEARIsAMKwcD4CdyKBePZW2bKarqFxQr0D0LK0hRT1pBtXMSDMYWJPiuP_BuvvRU4aAiKWEALw_wcB&sizeCode=314 Green Walmart Dress: Striped Pillows: https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/maeve-by-anthropologie-striped-ruffle-indooroutdoor-pillow?color=066&inventoryCountry=US&countryCode=US&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=US+-+Shopping+-+PMAX+-+Home+-+G%26E+-+General&utm_content=&utm_term=&creative=&device=c&matchtype=&network=x&utm_kxconfid=vx6rd81ts&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19773335755&gbraid=0AAAAADnwqi7WXsoqZKu9PVsgx5iMl9hDI&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmK_CBhCEARIsAMKwcD4PcfdamxLVMnHVR0VQV3QRewC8FAtXeKaPwjA7OrC6Z0lD2H7AfcAaApsEEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&type=STANDARD&size=20%22+X+20%22&quantity=1 Search House of Joy and “Emotions” to find more episodes we have done about emotions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:11.0	Upon my signal, unleash hell.
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0:30.6	Hello and welcome back to the podcast where you are invited for lighthearted conversations
0:35.7	about things that matter as you seek to live your most
0:38.5	meaningful, beautiful, and joyful life. I'm your host, Dr. Edie Wadsworth, and I hope you enjoy your stay here
0:44.8	at the House of Joy. Hello, everybody. Welcome back to House of Joy. We are here. I am noticing
0:52.7	that it's so hard for me to say House of Joy without singing.
0:56.8	Joy or saying joy.
0:59.4	Like you could probably go back at every one that I intro.
1:03.5	And we say House of Joy, singing joy.
1:06.1	You should see, at least you're not hearing our singing before cameras are on.
1:11.7	We should give them a little taste of it.
1:14.0	We sang, I'm the Problem, Morgan Wallen's new song.
1:18.7	I mean, I just sang it as a mic check.
1:22.8	Yeah, I mean, it works great.
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