In this episode, Dr. Morgan Cutlip joins us to talk about the mental load of the default parent. She defines what the default parent is, how we can avoid and/or manage burnout as default parents, what first responders can do to reduce the mental load for the parent at home, and even creative ways to keep communication open when the first responder is out of the home for long periods of time.




Dr. Morgan Cutlip knows what it feels like to lose yourself in motherhood, and she’s determined to help mothers navigate it better.


Throughout her career, she has helped hundreds of thousands of people worldwide learn how to form and maintain healthy relationships.


Dr. Morgan has been a featured relationship expert with Teen Vogue, The New York Times, Women’s Health Magazine, MOPS International, Loveology, and Flo, the #1 app in health and fitness, and is the author of two upcoming books with Thomas Nelson: Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself and The Mother Load.




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website: https://www.mylovethinks.com/


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmorgancutlip/




Books Mentioned During This Episode


Siblings Without Rivalry


How To Talk So Kids Will Listen


Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow



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