Get Jasched
Get Jasched is where bold, emotionally intelligent leaders come to hear the conversations that others shy away from.
Hosted by leadership and wellbeing consultant Jess Jasch, this weekly podcast dives into the real stories, practices, and challenges of modern leadership - with a focus on emotional depth, embodied presence, mental wellbeing, and powerful communication.
Whether you lead teams, movements, clients, or just yourself, these conversations will expand your thinking and support your growth.
Expect interviews, solo deep dives, and unexpected insights that connect the personal with the professional - because how you lead yourself is how you lead everything.
Visit www.j-leigh.com.au for more on Jess’s work in coaching, consulting and wellbeing leadership.
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Ep 197 - How to Reduce Mental Load and Overwhelm: Simple Systems That Actually Work
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We talk a lot about stress, overwhelm, and “having too much on”… but rarely do we talk about the small, practical systems that actually reduce the mental load behind it all.
In this episode, I’m breaking down one simple shift that can create more ease in your day—without needing more time, more money, or more productivity hacks.
From creating repeatable routines (yes, even something as basic as laundry) to using reminders and simple structures that support your brain instead of overloading it, this is about working with your mind—not against it.
We explore:
- Why mental load—not just “busyness”—drives overwhelm
- How small systems reduce decision fatigue and stress
- Practical ways to stop keeping everything in your head
- Why structure can actually create more freedom (not less)
- How to build routines that support you, even if they don’t come naturally
Whether you’re a business owner, a leader, or just someone who feels like your brain is constantly “on,” this episode will help you simplify, organise, and create more ease in your day-to-day life.
Plus, I share a few very real, lived examples (not perfection—just what actually works).
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