In this episode of The Women’s Mental Health Podcast, we explore the growing trend of sleep divorce—when couples choose sleeping separately in marriage to prioritize rest and mental well-being. Join Randi Owsley, LMSW, and Jessica Bullwinkle, LMFT—two seasoned psychotherapists with over 22 years in the women’s mental health field—as they unpack how relationship and sleep are deeply connected, why separate beds might actually strengthen intimacy, and how to navigate couples sleep issues without shame. If you're tired (literally) of sacrificing your sleep for your relationship, this one’s for you.

Get information on Love, Boundaries, and Sleep: Let’s Talk Sleep Divorce and learn practical coping skills and tools to help navigate sleep divorce for married couples. Discover how to talk to your partner about sleeping separately without damaging intimacy, and explore the surprising benefits of separate bedrooms in relationships. This episode offers valuable insights into sleep and emotional wellness for women, while also addressing the real impact of sleep struggles and marriage stress. Whether you're curious, conflicted, or just exhausted, you'll find supportive resources to help manage the mental health impact of poor sleep in couples—all with compassion and a bit of humor.

In upcoming episodes, we’ll dive deeper into the emotional and relational layers of sleep and wellness, covering essential topics like the benefits of separate bedrooms in relationships, how sleep and emotional wellness intersect for women, and the growing challenges of sleep struggles and marriage stress. We’ll also explore the mental health impact of poor sleep in couples, the role of boundaries in sleep and relationships, and practical sleep hygiene tips for moms and partners. Expect honest conversations about managing resentment over different sleep habits and the unique lens of sleep divorce and postpartum mental health. If you're craving rest and connection, these episodes are for you.

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In this episode of The Women’s Mental Health Podcast, we explore weaponized incompetence—how emotional labor and the mental load are quietly crushing women behind closed doors. Join licensed therapists Randi Owsley, LMSW and Jessica Bullwinkle, LMFT as they unpack why so many women feel alone, burned out, and stuck carrying the emotional weight in their relationships. Whether you're the default parent, navigating relationship stress, or trying to reclaim your identity, this episode offers relatable insights and coping tools to protect your mental health and prioritize self-care.

Get information on weaponized incompetence—a subtle yet damaging form of emotional manipulation where one partner avoids responsibility by pretending they’re incapable. Learn more about coping skills and tools you can use to manage emotional labor and protect your mental well-being. Whether you're feeling burned out from carrying the mental load in relationships or struggling to set boundaries, you'll find practical resources to help you regain balance, reduce resentment, and prioritize your own self-care.

In upcoming episodes of The Women’s Mental Health Podcast, we’ll dive deeper into powerful and often overlooked topics that impact women every day. We’ll unpack the realities of emotional labor and the mental load, explore coping skills for stress and overwhelm, and talk candidly about relationship burnout. Expect honest conversations about self-care that actually works, what it means when women feel alone, and how to navigate identity struggles in motherhood, career, and beyond. If you're craving validation, support, and real tools to feel more like you again—you won’t want to miss what’s coming.

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In this episode of The Women’s Mental Health Podcast, we explore the overlooked yet powerful role of rest in repairing the nervous system—especially for women navigating ADHD, burnout, and emotional overwhelm. Join Randi Owsley, LMSW, and Jessica Bullwinkle, LMFT, two licensed psychotherapists with 23 years of expertise in women's mental health, as they dive into the science behind deep rest, how sleep impacts emotional regulation in ADHD, and why doing less might be your most effective coping tool. Whether you're exhausted, stuck in survival mode, or struggling with self-identity, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking healing through rest and recovery.

Get valuable information on The Role of Rest in Nervous System Repair—a deep dive into why sleep, stillness, and doing nothing can be essential parts of the healing process. Learn powerful coping skills and tools you can use to rebuild emotional resilience and navigate stress with greater ease. Find practical, heart-centered resources to help manage burnout, overwhelm, and neurodivergent challenges, all while honoring your need for rest and recovery. Whether you're healing from trauma, managing ADHD, or simply feeling stretched too thin, this episode supports your journey toward #WomensMentalHealth, #HealingFromBurnout, and whole-body wellness. Because yes—#RestIsProductive, and it’s time we treated it that way.

In upcoming episodes we’re diving deeper into essential topics that support your healing and growth. You’ll hear conversations on ADHD eating disorders and rest cycles, deep rest for trauma healing, and restorative practices tailored to neurodivergent women. These episodes are designed to offer tangible self-care practices and deeper insight into the mind-body connection—because your healing matters, and rest is a vital part of that journey.

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