The Mental Load of Trying to Conceive and Infertility | Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

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In this episode, host Natalie sits down with board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshman to dismantle the toxic "wellness" culture that leaves women feeling more exhausted than when they started.

They explore the hidden architecture of burnout - moving past the superficial world of bubble baths and meditation apps to address the systemic pressures and internal "tiny dictators" that dictate our worth.

This is a conversation about why "doing more" isn't the cure and how to reclaim your agency when life feels like a burden you’re carrying alone.

The Mental Load of Trying to Conceive and Infertility | Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

What You’ll Learn:

  • The critical neurobiological distinction between everyday stress and the psychological collapse of meaning found in true burnout.

  • Why your inner critic might actually be a "tiny dictator" and the simple naming exercise that helps you reclaim your mental autonomy.

  • The "Pause, Yes, No, or Negotiate" framework for setting boundaries that account for the real-world costs of saying no.

  • How to use the "Check Engine Light" metaphor to separate structural guilt from your actual moral compass.

  • Why psychological integrity is the only resource that truly matters when navigating high-stakes health journeys like infertility.

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