The Mental Load No One Talks About:
Why Mothers Feel Overwhelmed
Motherhood changes everything—but who supports the woman behind the role?
A powerful conversation with Amna Ansari on mental wellbeing, identity, emotional resilience, and breaking the silence around mothers' mental health.
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About This Episode
Behind every strong mother is a story that often goes unheard.
In this deeply honest episode of The Attitude of Gratitude Podcast, host Sadhna Rishi sits down with Amna Ansari, a certified mental well-being coach and working mother, to explore one of the most overlooked conversations of our time—a mother's mental health.
From the invisible emotional burden of managing countless responsibilities to the identity shifts that accompany motherhood, Amna shares why so many women silently carry overwhelm without ever asking for help. Together, they unpack the unrealistic expectations society places on women, the emotional cost of constantly putting everyone else first, and why feeling exhausted doesn't make someone a bad mother—it makes them human.
Drawing from both her professional expertise and personal experience with postpartum depression, Amna offers an honest perspective on emotional healing, self-awareness, and the importance of creating safe spaces where women feel seen, heard, and supported.
This conversation is about far more than motherhood. It's about compassion, mental wellbeing, healthy relationships, and giving ourselves permission to seek support without guilt or shame.
What You'll Take Away
- Why feeling overwhelmed is more common than most women admit
- The emotional and identity shifts that come with motherhood
- How unrealistic expectations affect women's mental wellbeing
- Why postpartum emotions deserve understanding, not judgment
- The importance of raising emotionally healthy boys and girls
- Coaching vs. therapy: understanding the difference
- Why asking for help is a sign of strength—not weakness
- Practical reminders for building healthier relationships with yourself and others
Featured Guest
Amna Ansari
Certified Mental Well-being Coach | Women's Mental Health Advocate | Working Mother
Amna Ansari is a certified mental well-being coach dedicated to helping individuals navigate emotional challenges with greater awareness, resilience, and compassion. Combining professional expertise with lived experience, she supports women in overcoming overwhelm, rebuilding confidence, and prioritizing mental wellness without guilt.
Her work focuses on creating safe, judgment-free spaces where conversations around motherhood, emotional health, and personal growth can happen openly—encouraging people to seek support, embrace vulnerability, and rediscover themselves beyond societal expectations.
"You cannot pour from an empty cup. Caring for yourself is not selfish—it is essential."
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