Season 1. Episode 20. The Yes...And Podcast. The Invisible Workload No One Sees (But You Carry It Every Day)

In today’s episode of The Yes… And Podcast, Claire shines a light on the often-overlooked emotional and mental load that so many high-achieving women carry. This episode is a moment of recognition, validation, and a reminder that you’re not alone.

Claire dives into the invisible workload, the mental checklist that never gets crossed off, the emotional labor of keeping everything together, and the overwhelming weight of managing logistics, emotions, and expectations. It’s the burden you don’t always see on paper, but it’s real, exhausting, and relentless. If you’ve ever felt like you’re barely holding it together, but doing it with grace, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• The hidden responsibilities that women often carry without recognition.
• How to acknowledge the emotional labor of “holding it all together” and why it’s more than just managing tasks.
• The complex feelings of guilt and gratitude, and how to navigate the tension between loving your life and feeling stretched thin.
• A powerful reframe: shifting from striving for balance to aiming for sustainability and giving yourself permission to reset.

Key Takeaways:

• You are not lazy for needing rest, and you are not failing if you feel overwhelmed.
• The invisible workload you carry is real and exhausting.
• You can be deeply grateful and still crave space and time to breathe.
• You don’t have to do it all alone support is available.
• Small, intentional shifts can help you reclaim balance and ease without overloading yourself.

Links & Resources:

• Stay connected with Claire for more support join the Summer Edit list: https://clairedarr.mykajabi.com/tya-summer-edit-email-opt-in
• Learn more about the Summer Reset Bundle: https://clairedarr.mykajabi.com/2025-summer-reset-bundle

Remember:
You are doing more than enough. You are not invisible here.  You’re allowed to put things down and make space for what truly matters. It’s time to give yourself permission to reset, and that’s where true sustainable success starts.

If this episode resonated with you, take a moment to pause, breathe, and know that you don’t have to carry this weight alone.

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Welcome to The Yes… And Podcast, where we explore what happens when you say yes to life, embrace your purpose, and step into your fullest potential.

Hosted by Claire Darr—former corporate lawyer turned executive coach, wife, mom, and passionate believer in intentional living—this podcast is your guide to creating a life you can’t wait to wake up for.

Each week, we’ll dive into inspiring stories and practical lessons, blending soulful conversations with actionable strategies to help you overcome self-imposed limits, find balance, and build a legacy of joy and fulfillment. From courageous entrepreneurs to everyday heroes, our guests share how they’ve said yes… and to faith, family, career, and the adventures of life.

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