Ep. 91 - True Self Care for Overloaded Parents with Ajantha Suriyanarayanan

<p>Self-care isn&#39;t about bubble baths—it&#39;s about making sure you have the capacity to care for yourself before burnout takes over.</p><p>This week, Hannah sits down with <strong>Ajantha Suriyanarayanan</strong>, founder of Mental Load, to discuss why self-care falls to the bottom of the list for so many parents and how intentional systems can help change that.</p><p><strong>✨ Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Self-care is different for everyone—and it&#39;s essential, not optional.</li><li>Schedule self-care the same way you schedule everything else.</li><li>Sharing household responsibilities creates healthier families.</li><li>Running on empty isn&#39;t sustainable.</li><li>Technology can help reduce mental load and create space to recharge.</li></ul><p><strong>💬 Quotes</strong></p><ul><li>&quot;Women put self-care at the bottom of the bottom of the list.&quot;</li><li>&quot;Self-care is whatever we need to do for ourselves to maintain our sanity, our health, and acknowledge ourselves as a person.&quot;</li><li>&quot;Without self-care, we are burning ourselves out to a point where we can&#39;t give to others.&quot;</li></ul><p><strong>📚 Resources Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://mentalloadai.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Mental Load – AI Companion for Life Management</strong></a> - A tech platform designed to help families delegate seamlessly, automate reminders, and reduce the cognitive load of managing home life.</p></li><li><p><strong>⁠</strong><a href="www.heronhousemanagement.com"><strong>Heron House Management</strong><u><strong>⁠⁠</strong></u></a> - Virtual house management for busy families: we handle your to-dos so you can focus on what matters most. Learn more at <a href="http://www.heronhousemanagement.com/">www.heronhousemanagement.com</a>.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.workingmomsmovement.com/"><strong>Working Moms Movement</strong></a> - Coaching and practical systems that help working moms reduce overwhelm, reclaim their time, and create a life that actually works.</p></li></ul><p>📅 New episodes every Tuesday.</p><p>💛 Sponsored by <strong>Working Moms Movement</strong><br><a href="https://www.workingmomsmovement.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.workingmomsmovement.com</a><strong></strong></p>