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The Mental Load of Motherhood: Paige Turner’s Advice for Modern Families

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Morgan Debaun @Morgan_Debaun · Jan 15, 2025

This week, Morgan DeBaun sits down with Paige Turner, a content creator and mother known for her honest conversations about the realities of parenting, the mental load mothers carry, and the importance of equitable partnerships.

In the episode, Paige shares her journey from a career in broadcast journalism to becoming a prominent voice on TikTok, where she sparks critical conversations about the challenges modern women face in balancing work and family life. The conversation explores how the mental load affects mothers, why equity in the home is important, and the societal factors at play.

Watch the video here:

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Morgan and Paige also examine the “tradwife” trend circulating on social media discussing the potentially problematic implications of romanticizing the social media version of this lifestyle. Throughout the episode, they reflect on the pressures social media places on women to excel in every area of life, often creating unrealistic expectations.

Tune in to hear Paige’s insights that serve as a reminder that parenting is a shared responsibility, and change starts both at home and in the policies we advocate for!