#202 Who’s Doing the Emotional Labour in Your Relationship? (with Dr. Kate Balestrieri)
Feb 25, 2024
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This podcast episode delves into the complexities of emotional labor in relationships, emphasizing the need for communication and balance. Dr. Kate Balestrieri discusses practical steps for addressing inequalities and highlights the importance of understanding and sharing emotional labor for a healthier partnership.
Addressing emotional labor inequalities in relationships through improved communication is crucial for promoting balance and equality.
Dr. Kate Balestriari's journey into erasing stigma and shame highlights her passion for gender equality, sexual liberation, and addressing pleasure misconceptions.
Recognizing and regulating emotions, promoting balance, and developing shared understanding are practical steps recommended to address emotional labor inequities in relationships.
Deep dives
Understanding Emotional Labor in Relationships
Emotional labor and inequalities in mental load within relationships are discussed. The episode emphasizes the importance of improving communication skills to address these imbalances. Practical advice is shared on recognizing and regulating emotions, promoting balance and equality within relationships.
Dr. Kate's Professional Background and Passion
Dr. Kate Balestriari, a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, shared her journey into helping individuals live more fulfilling lives by erasing stigma and shame. Her passion for gender and sexual equality, sexual liberation, and addressing pleasure misconceptions emerged from her work with offenders.
Challenges of Working in Prison Systems
The dangers and challenges of working in prison systems are explored. The episode highlights the inhumane working conditions and the lack of focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment, leading Dr. Kate to transition to private practice to help individuals thrive.
Impact of Villainizing Offenders
Villainizing offenders without addressing the systemic roots of sexual violence is discussed. Dr. Kate emphasizes the importance of humanizing individuals and understanding the underlying factors contributing to harmful behaviors.
Navigating Emotional Labor Inequities
Strategies for addressing emotional labor inequities in relationships are suggested. Dr. Kate recommends education, open conversations, and developing a shared understanding of tasks and emotional labor to promote fairness and mutual support.
On this episode of #mensexpleasure, I chat with Dr. Kate Balestrieri, a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, certified sex therapist, founder of the therapy practice Modern Intimacy, and host of the Get Naked with Dr. Kate podcast. She helps people live more fulfilled lives by shattering stigma and erasing shame.
Key Points:
- Kate introduces herself
- Inequalities in emotional labour
- Addressing inequalities through communication
- Emotional labour and mental load
- Practical steps for individuals and couples
Relevant links:
Kate’s website: https://www.modernintimacy.com/
Kate’s Instagram: @themodernintimacy
Kate’s TikTok: @drkatebalestrieri
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