Time Out: A Fair Play Podcast

Eve Rodsky, author of "Fair Play," shares her insights on household equity and emotional labor in family dynamics. The discussion includes gameplay from her Fair Play card game, which opens up conversations about gift-giving and breakfast traditions revealing unseen household responsibilities. Eve emphasizes the transformative effect of equitable task distribution and communication strategies to deepen partnerships. The episode also tackles challenges of addressing difficult questions from children, fostering open dialogue for healthier relationships.

Eve Rodsky, an organizational management expert and New York Times bestselling author, dives into the disparities in domestic labor and advocates for gender equality. She describes how women's time is often undervalued compared to men's, likening it to sand versus diamonds. Eve shares insights from her research, emphasizing the need for open conversations about caregiving and household responsibilities. She highlights the emotional toll of unequal burdens and offers tools for creating a fairer division of labor at home.

In our season finale, Eve and Aditi bring all of the lessons and discussions of this season full circle to discuss what it means to live an “active legacy” – how we spend this one precious life we have to live, why we choose to spend our time the way we do and how it shapes the way people remember us. They are joined by Nora McInerny, author of It’s OK to Laugh and No Happy Ending and creator of the podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking. Nora, who writes and speaks about grief, brings her perspective on legacy through her experience of losing her husband and what it taught her about empathy, time and the importance of living authentically in every moment. To learn more about Nora, visit www.noraborealis.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What scares you about pursuing your dreams? And what’s waiting on the ‘other side’ of your fear? Whether it’s the classic fear of failure, or of climbing your own personal Mount Everest, Eve and Aditi share strategies for combating the perfectionist self-talk that often gets in our way. They are joined by Dr. Brad Johnson and Dr. David Smith, co-authors of ‘Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace’, on how to take risks and change our personal narrative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the secret to getting unstuck and moving forward? This week, Eve and Aditi discuss the importance of taking small steps to reach your BIG, hairy, audacious, authentic goals. They are joined by VP of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, Robin Arzón, who shares her process for moving the needle toward the person you want to be and celebrating the small victories along the way. To learn more about Robin, visit www.robinarzon.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the 'sweet spot' between happiness and meaning? Eve and Aditi take you on a journey to find it, and it starts with following your curiosity. They are joined by creator, designer and Jungalow founder, Justina Blakeney, who shares her ingredients for a sweet life and how to commit to curiosity every day. To learn more about Justina, visit www.justinablakeney.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel like the blurred demands of work and homelife are piling up and you cannot disconnect from all you have to do? This week, Eve and Aditi demystify multi-tasking (it’s ineffective and detrimental to the brain!). They’re joined by clinical psychologist, Dr. Amber Thornton, to help you set clear boundaries and create more physical and mental space for you. To learn more about Amber, visit www.balancedworkingmama.com.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel guilty every time you step away from your duties as a partner, a parent, or professional to take some personal time? This week, Eve and Aditi explain where this guilt comes from and why it is so important for everyone to take time to refill their cup. They are joined by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, therapist and best-selling author of Mommy Burnout, to discuss the different between guilt and shame and how you can practice self-talk to rewrite the guilty narrative that runs through your head. To learn more about Sheryl, visit www.drsherylziegler.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you give yourself ‘permission to be unavailable’? This week, Eve and Aditi unravel why claiming uninterrupted ‘me’ time apart from our roles at work and in the home is so difficult, especially for women. They are joined by leadership and business strategist, Greg McKeown, to discuss the practice of saying and doing ‘no’ by setting clear boundaries and exploring what is most essential in our lives. To learn more about Greg, visit www.gregmckeown.com.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s your communication style? Don’t know? This week, Eve and Aditi discuss why communication is key to lowering high stakes conflict in the home. They are joined by Executive coach and author, Daniel Stillman who discusses how to design conversations about domestic life with play, purpose and potential. To learn more about Daniel, visit www.danielstillman.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.