Angela Garbes

Angela Garbes, author of *Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change*, discusses the profound undervaluation of mothering in society. She emphasizes the need to recognize caregiving as skilled labor, particularly spotlighting the contributions of mothers during the pandemic. The conversation shifts toward post-pandemic reimagining of caregiving, advocating for community support and systemic changes. Garbes highlights the importance of fostering interdependence and instilling values in children, reminding us that parenting is an evolving journey.

Angela Garbes, author of 'Like a Mother' and 'Essential Labor', dives into the joys and challenges of middle age. She candidly discusses the need for better conversations about menopause, quirky facts like the sex lives of menopausal orcas, and Carl Jung's idea that aging can teach us to be more selfish. Angela advocates for a rebranding of the 'crone' stage, highlighting wisdom in aging, social acceptance, and the transformative journey of motherhood alongside personal growth. Her insights are both profound and uplifting.

Congress comes to an agreement on gun control legislation, Lewis Black rants about the sudden rise of high-priced weddings in 2022, and Angela Garbes discusses her book "Essential Labor."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.