Ailsa, a walk and talk psychotherapist, author, and mother of two, shares her strategies for managing the mental load. She emphasizes the importance of listening to one’s own needs, making lists, and taking time for reflection. Ailsa also suggests clearing physical clutter as a way to reset and create space for more abundance.
In this conversation, we chat about Ailsa’s simple but powerful strategy for serving her clients, her family and getting all of the things done she needs to, to stay on top of everything – and despite us knowing this, she actually lives by it and embodies it!
Ailsa also recommends using tools like Asana and Evernote to help manage the mental load, as well as having a supportive network of people who can provide encouragement. She suggests being gentle with oneself and forgiving when priorities change, and emphasizes the importance of mindset in managing the mental load.
Links and Resources:
➡️ Find out more about Ailsa here: www.ailsarobson.com
➡️ Connect with Ailsa on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ailsarobson_walkandtalk
➡️ Connect with Ailsa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ailsarobson001walkandtalktherapist
➡️ Connect with Ailsa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ailsacounsellingandpsychotherapy
➡️ Download the Mental Unload Templates here

Hi I'm Aerlie
Thankyou for tuning in to the Unload Podcast.
I have over 10 years experience in supporting clients to improve their efficiency, reduce overwhelm and organise their business operations effectively. I specialise in setting up project management platforms such as ClickUp and Asana for tracking and reporting your business operations, documenting processes and improving you and your team's productivity and collaboration.
I know that business owner's find it difficult to step out of the chaos and day to day running of their business, despite all of the other plans they have. Getting these foundations set up and running efficiently are the best way for you to grow your business to the next level. Reducing the mental load so that there is more space for action taking, problem solving and ideas is what I'm passionate about.
I live and work in the gorgeous Adelaide Hills and am a mum to two girls.
Acknowledgement of country
I acknowledge that I undertake my business on the land of the Peramangk and Kaurna Nations.
I acknowledge their deeply spiritual connection with Country and I pay my respect to Elder's past, present and future as the custodians of this ancient and beautiful land.