How to Stop Doing It All Alone (and Why You Were Never Meant To) The reason so many women are struggling to keep their home tidy! #161

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Why is it that no one thanks you for emptying the dishwasher… but when someone else does it, it’s seen as a big deal?

In this episode, I’m diving into something we don’t talk about enough — the mental load that women carry, especially when it comes to home organization. If you’ve ever wondered why decluttering feels so hard, or why tidying never seems to stick no matter how many times you try, this might be the conversation you didn’t know you needed.

We’ll explore why asking for help at home still feels taboo, how shame creeps into our clutter, and what it really takes to create lasting change when you’re short on time, energy, and support.

You’ll hear how I went from managing everything on my own — to building systems that actually work, and finding freedom through support, intentional routines, and a whole new perspective on home life.

If you’re trying to declutter with no time, tired of doing it all solo, or craving real, practical organizing support rooted in the KonMari method and real life… this episode is for you.

This is about more than just tidying. It’s about overcoming overwhelm, reclaiming your space, and remembering: you were never meant to do this alone.

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Chapters

1. Introduction and The Dishwasher Epiphany (00:00:00)

2. Understanding the Invisible Mental Load (00:03:14)

3. Breaking the Taboo of Asking for Help (00:07:21)

4. We Were Never Meant to Do This Alone (00:10:57)

5. My Husband's Lesson in Mental Load (00:12:44)

6. Finding Support and Final Thoughts (00:15:51)