41. The Relationship Between Mental Load and Arousal

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Carrying mental load isn’t just exhausting—it’s arousal’s silent killer. In this episode, we unpack how the never-ending cognitive effort of planning, monitoring, assigning, managing, and emotional caretaking can shut down the body’s ability to feel turned on. When the brain is overloaded with a constant to-know list, there’s no space for desire to thrive.

We explore the neurological and emotional effects of mental load on sexual response, especially for women, who've been socially conditioned to be caregivers. You’ll learn why even the most loving relationship can hit an intimacy wall when the mental burden isn’t shared. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m too tired to even think about being in the mood,” this episode is your aha moment.