Managing the Mental Load: Strategies for Working Mums, with Sam Christian Kennedy

Описание: In this episode, Fiorenza Rossini sits down with Sam Kennedy Christian, an accredited executive coach, coach supervisor, and certified Fair Play Method facilitator at The Float Space.


Together, they explore the often invisible but overwhelming mental load carried by working mothers.


“Sharing the mental load or even just distributing the mental responsibilities can significantly reduce stress and improve mental health. It’s about surfacing those invisible tasks and having open conversations about them.”, says Sam.


From understanding how societal expectations shape household responsibilities to practical tools for reducing stress, this conversation offers actionable insights to foster balance, belonging, and well-being.


Whether you're juggling work, family, or both, you'll find strategies to make space for self-care, creativity, and shared responsibilities in this episode!


In particular, I really enjoyed getting to know more about the Fair Play method!It’s a game-changing approach developed by Eve Rodsky. It's designed to help couples divide household responsibilities more equitably. The method uses a deck of cards, each representing a task, to make the invisible mental load visible and manageable. It's not just about who does what, but about having clear ownership of tasks from start to finish.


Tune in for the full conversation 🎧


Key topics explored:


(02:15) The concept of mental load and its impact on mental health


(06:30) Using the Fair Play Card System to Share Household Responsibilities


(09:45) Setting Boundaries Around Work and Transitions


(13:20) Introducing the Concept of “Unicorn Space” and Creative Hobbies


(17:50) How Gender Expression Influences Household Responsibilities


(21:05) The Role of Community and Small Wins in Fostering Belonging


(26:40) Recognition of the Mental Load as a Never-Off System and Its Brain Impact


(30:00) How Mental Load Affects Confidence and Practical Conversation Starters


(35:15) Protecting Time for Self-Care and Hobbies Like Sewing


(40:00) Reflections on Community Building and Societal Expectations


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Connect with Sam Kennedy Christian


🔗 The Float Space (https://www.thefloat.space/) 🔗 Sam Kennedy Christian - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samkennedychri...) 🔗 Sam Kennedy Christian - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thefloat.space/)


About your host Fiorenza Rossini


Fiorenza started building her coaching business in 2016 while still working in investment banking. When her first child was born in 2019, she knew something had to give. Like many parents, she realised she couldn’t keep growing her career in the same way while also being the parent she wanted to be. Her priorities became clearer, and she chose to leave corporate life to focus fully on her coaching work. Today, Fiorenza supports driven professionals & leaders who are also parents of young children, who find themselves to be at a pivot point - whether that’s returning to work, stepping into leadership, or rethinking what career growth now looks like.🔗 Fiorenza on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/) 🔗 Fiorenza on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fiorenza_rossini/) 🔗 More about Fiorenza’s work (http://www.growinnow.com/)


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