Follow me on Instagram @beahappierparent Full videos of Eps on YouTube @alexindadland content  typeInterview primary  goalEducational summaryThis conversation explores social norms, gender roles, mental load, and how they impact women and men in modern life. Leah and Alex discuss empirical research, societal expectations, and practical strategies for creating more balanced and fulfilling lives. keywordssocial norms, gender roles, mental load, household chores, parenting, work-life balance, social expectations, gender equality, emotional labor, societal change key  topicsEmpirical evidence on gender differences in perceiving messSocial penalties for women based on household standardsThe role of social norms in shaping behavior and expectationsStrategies for reducing mental load and re-aligning with personal valuesThe impact of societal expectations on parenting and career choices guest  nameLeahTitlesRevealing the Hidden Mental Load: How Norms Shape Our LivesThe Messy Truth: Gender, Judgment, and Social Norms sound bites"You can't be everything to everyone.""Resting without guilt is critical for well-being.""A mother's love is not the only love that matters."Chapters resourcesLeah's Book: Drained - Reduce Your Mental Load to Do Less and Be More - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGLV7X7VBetter Life Lab - Articulating the Cost of Tasks - https://www.betterlifelab.org/Louis Theroux's Manosphere - Netflix Documentary - https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224