So many couples struggle with resentment, overwhelm, and burnout after kids, even when both partners are “doing a lot.” My guest today, Paige Connell, has become a powerful voice on the realities of the mental load, time equity, and the systemic stress that weighs families down. Her candid, relatable storytelling has reached millions, and today she’s breaking down how she and her husband shifted from frustration to fairness in their marriage.
In this conversation, we talk about why it’s not just about who does the chores, but how couples view time, money, and responsibility. Paige shares her own journey of redefining equity at home, why small moments like forgetting to refill the soap carry so much weight, and how to start having conversations that actually move the needle in your relationship. If you’ve ever wondered why it feels like everything defaults to you (and how to change that), this episode is a must-listen.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• How Paige and her husband faced their own reckoning with the mental load
• Why resentment often builds even when both partners are “helping”
• The hidden weight of time equity and how society undervalues unpaid labor
• Practical shifts that turn daily fights into collaborative logistics
• Why creating equity at home frees up space for joy, fun, and a stronger marriage
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