{"product_id":"drained","title":"Drained","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo less. Be more.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eWith eye-opening, research-based insights \u003ci\u003eDrained \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a powerful toolkit to help women create richer, less overwhelming lives filled with meaning and joy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor so many women, mental load is a heavy burden that goes far beyond managing a list of household chores and logistics: it''s a complex form of emotional labour that requires thinking five steps ahead, keeping relationships intact, creating experiences that keep all members of the family happy and thriving, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt''s a hidden struggle that leaves many women feeling burned out. But what if we stopped blaming ourselves for feeling overwhelmed and instead made \u003cb\u003epractical, impactful changes\u003c\/b\u003e to our lives to prioritize our energy?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDrained\u003c\/i\u003e, sociologist and host of the \u003ci\u003eMissPerceived\u003c\/i\u003e podcast Dr. Leah Ruppanner outlines \u003cb\u003eeight distinct types of mental load\u003c\/b\u003e performed across \u003cb\u003eseven unique stages\u003c\/b\u003e, highlighting what makes mental load so uniquely heavy for women, and offers practical strategies to reallocate your responsibilities and reclaim your sense of self.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOffering new research presented with clarity and compassion from a world-leading expert, \u003ci\u003eDrained\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read guide to help women build better, more balanced, joyous lives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003eUrgent and transformative\u003c\/b\u003e...a must-read for all women to help them reset how they spend their energy, and lead more balanced, fulfilling, joyful lives'' -\u003cb\u003eEve Rodsky\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFair Play\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ''This book is a revelation''\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cb\u003eAnne-Marie Slaughter\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eUnfinished Business\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ''An essential blueprint\u003c\/b\u003e for happier, healthier relationships and lives'' -\u003cb\u003eBrigid Schulte\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOverwhelmed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ''If we want to tackle the care gap and the pay gap, burnout, parents'' mental health and women''s leadership, we need to understand the mental load, and we need to tackle it. \u003cb\u003eAnd our first step is to read \u003ci\u003eDrained''\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cb\u003eKate Mangino\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eEqual Partners\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57487943958901,"sku":"9781805463313","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781805463313.jpg?v=1786355166","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/drained","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}