80. The Mental Load Myth: Why Productivity Hacks Are Failing Career-Driven Moms with Dr. Whitney Casares

Working moms are told they can do it all, but no one tells them how—until now. Dr. Whitney Casares, a board-certified pediatrician and author of Doing It All, joins Kendall Berg to dismantle the myth of balance. She breaks down why working moms aren’t just juggling careers and kids—they're carrying an invisible mental load that’s setting them up for burnout.

Whitney explains why perspective shift must come before strategy and shares her four-category framework to help moms reclaim their time without guilt. She unpacks the corporate penalties of chronic stress, why workplace culture still hasn’t caught up, and how successful moms are making smarter career choices. Whether you're a high-achieving mom or someone trying to support one, this episode changes the way you see success.

🔍 In this episode, we discuss:

• Why do working moms feel so overwhelmed? (The hidden mental load no one talks about)

• How does stress affect your career growth? (The burnout cycle that’s keeping you stuck)

• What’s the secret to balancing career and motherhood? (Spoiler: It’s not balance—it’s strategy)

• How can you set boundaries at work and home? (Without the guilt trip)

• What workplace policies actually help working parents? (And why corporate America is failing them)

📌 Preorder the book: Secrets of the Career Game: 36 simple strategies to win in the workplace

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Want to know more about Kendal Berg, that career coach?

Follow her on Instagram: @thatcareercoach_

Check out her courses on the website: https://thatcareercoach.net/

Build out the tools you need to navigate the corporate game: — Self Driven Mastermind

Dr. Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician, author, CEO and Founder of Modern Mommy Doc who has been featured as an expert in The New York Times, Forbes, Parents, Fortune, NBC News, ABC News, TODAY, and more. Her expertise is grounded in maternal-child health and ensuring that moms know they aren't broken; our system is. She is the author of three books: The Working Mom Blueprint: Winning at Parenting Without Losing Yourself, The New Baby Blueprint: Caring for You and Your Little One, and Doing it All: Stop Over-Functioning and Become the Mom and Person You're Meant to Be. 📢 Connect with Dr. Whitney Casares:

🌐 Website: modernmommydoc.com

📸 Instagram: @modernmommydoc

🎧 Podcast: The Modern Mommy Doc Podcast