{"product_id":"drained-leah-ruppanner-9780593850909","title":"Drained: Reduce Your Mental Load to Do Less and Be More","description":"\u003cb\u003eA renowned sociologist and researcher reveals how women can build the life they really want\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe term \u003ci\u003emental load\u003c\/i\u003e has become more familiar in recent years, but the popular understanding of the concept often reduces it down to managing a list of household chores and logistics. Sociologist Leah Ruppanner reveals that for women, mental load actually goes much deeper: It's a complex form of emotional thinking that is invisible, boundaryless, and enduring. In \u003ci\u003eDrained\u003c\/i\u003e, Ruppanner outlines the eight distinct types of mental load and highlights what makes them so uniquely heavy for women: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLife organization\u003c\/b\u003e Staying on top of planning and tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmotional support: \u003c\/b\u003e Checking in on family, friends, and coworkers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRelationship hygiene\u003c\/b\u003e Maintaining strong social connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMagic making: \u003c\/b\u003e Carrying on traditions and creating special life moments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDream building\u003c\/b\u003e Helping others fulfill their passions and ambitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIndividual upkeep\u003c\/b\u003e Keeping fit and healthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSafety\u003c\/b\u003e Protecting family and loved ones from danger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeta-care\u003c\/b\u003e Raising children who will thrive in the future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe heart of the book is the Mental Load Audit, a powerful, practical tool to help readers assess where they are spending their time and attention, and how they can take steps to recalibrate their energy effectively. Urgent and provocative, \u003ci\u003eDrained\u003c\/i\u003e will help women stop blaming themselves for never feeling like they are enough and help them create richer, less overwhelming lives filled with more meaning and joy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leah Ruppanner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0593850904\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593850909\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Avery Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Leah Ruppanner","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47419839774975,"sku":"9780593850909","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4e038f08-8f4d-4109-a8d0-696de7b9b36f.jpg?v=1761514180","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/drained-leah-ruppanner-9780593850909","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}