409: He’s Not Helpless: Busting the Myths About Male Partners

Ever heard “men just don’t see the mess” or “dads aren’t natural nurturers”? 🙄 Yeah, those are some of the biggest household mental load myths we’ve all been sold—and they’re keeping moms stuck doing way too much. Inspired by this viral post from @momlife_comics, this episode busts the patriarchy’s favorite excuses wide open. From multitasking madness to the myth of male incompetence, we’ll show you how these lies fuel resentment, overload moms, and give dads an easy out. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to flip the script so the household load is finally shared. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at “he just can’t,” this conversation will leave you nodding, laughing, and ready to take back your sanity. Resources We Shared: Feeling buried under an endless to-do list? Snag our FREE Home Responsibility Calculator and figure out exactly what to delegate—without the guilt. Check out the post that inspired today’s episode HERE Follow @momlife_comics on Instagram HERE Follow @zachmentalloadcoach on Instagram HERE Podcast Episode 286: Momlife: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly with Mary Catherine Starr Podcast Episode 350: How to Not Resent Your Partner (Even When You’re Drowning in Dishes and To-Do Lists) with Mary Catherine Starr Want to keep the convo going? Come hang out with us in the FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast Community—real talk, support, and zero mom guilt. Follow us on Instagram! Explore our No Guilt Mom Amazon Shop filled with juicy parenting reads and guest favorites! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Love the show? Show it some love back by checking out our ah-maz-ing sponsors who help keep it all going—right here! Access the full episode transcript HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices