With Mother’s Day approaching, more women are speaking openly about the “mental load” of motherhood and the burnout that can come with managing a household and family life. Melissa Hummelt, a licensed mental health counselor with BetterHelp, joined us on ‘The Nine’ to discuss loneliness, guilt and why many mothers say they feel overwhelmed trying to do it all.
Posted May 8, 2026 10:14am PDT