The Mother Load

The Straits Times

Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 3-31 with episodes out every Friday.
This series isn’t just for mums – it’s for anyone trying to make sense of where careers and motherhood intersect. Through candid conversations and lived experiences, we unpack the issues shaping everyday decisions - from childcare and career progression to guilt, ambition and the invisible mental load.
Host: Vanessa Chelvan
Produced and edited by: Teo Tong Kai
Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Elizabeth Law
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

No. of episodes: 5
Latest episode: 2026-07-29
Kids & Family News Parenting News Commentary

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Episodes

Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The Mother Load?

There are 5 episodes avaiable of The Mother Load.

What is The Mother Load about?

We have categorized The Mother Load as:

Kids & Family
News
Parenting
News Commentary

Where can you listen to The Mother Load?

The Mother Load is available, among others places, on:

Apple Podcasts
Podtail
Google Podcasts

When did The Mother Load start?

The first episode of The Mother Load that we have available was released 1 July 2026.

Who creates the podcast The Mother Load?

The Mother Load is produced and created by The Straits Times.