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There is an almost constant tug-of-war going on inside working moms. They are pulled between wanting what’s best for their career, and what’s best for their kids. Welcome to The Working Mom’s Guide to Sanity podcast, your go-to resource for support, advice, and inspiration as you navigate the challenges of balancing your ambitious career dreams, and your family. Each week, we’ll bring you interviews with powerhouse working moms to share their insights on how they manage to find sanity while juggling their demanding jobs and kids. So, whether you’re listening on your commute to work, during your lunch break, or while running errands, we’re here to support you and help you achieve your goals as a working mom. Tune in to The Working Mom’s Guide to Sanity podcast and join our community of like-minded moms who are torn between their kids and careers like you are!
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Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Rose Hackman’s research and writings about “emotional labor”, an invisible, devalued, feminized, and yet essential form of work — seeks to drastically reframe our view of women, work, and the nature of persistent inequality.
In this episode, Rose and I chat about how to increase your awareness of emotional labor, offload some of it, and what role men play in it.
Show Notes
(02:35) Defining emotional labor
(05:50) Breaking down examples of emotional labor
(09:31) The burden of pretending to be authentic
(12:02) What about the men? Men and emotional labor
(15:53) Self-imposed obligations and creating space for your partner to step in
(20:07) Understanding the dynamics between masculine and feminine energy
(24:14) Gender roles have evolved in the context of modern times
(24:59) Some practical solutions for bridging the gap
(28:32) The consequences of dropping emotional labor at work
(31:02) The phenomenon of revenge time
Rose’s links:
Website: rosehackman.com
IG @rose.hackwoman
Books: Emotional Labor