For many women, the mental load extends far beyond household chores, encompassing complex emotional labor, relationship maintenance, and planning for family happiness. Drained offers research-based insights and a powerful toolkit to help women move beyond feeling overwhelmed by this hidden struggle.

Sociologist and podcast host Dr. Leah Ruppanner provides a compassionate, expert guide to understanding and alleviating this burden. Learn practical, impactful strategies to prioritize your energy and reclaim your sense of self.

• Offers eye-opening, research-based insights to create richer, less overwhelming lives.
• Outlines eight distinct types of mental load performed across seven unique stages.
• Highlights what makes mental load uniquely heavy for women.
• Provides practical strategies to reallocate responsibilities and build more balanced, joyous lives.

Dr. Leah Ruppanner is a sociologist and the host of the MissPerceived podcast, offering world-leading expertise on this topic.

• Author: Leah Ruppanner
• Brand/Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 320 pages
• ISBN-13: 978-1805463313
• Dimensions: 152mm x 17mm x 232mm
• Weight: 330 g
• Edition: Main
• Release Date: May 7, 2026

Drained is an essential blueprint for happier, healthier relationships and lives, offering transformative guidance for managing energy and achieving balance.