Zachthinkshare Podcast

Summary Ellie Windle, the founder and CEO of the Persist app, discusses the inspiration behind building an app to quantify domestic labor. She shares her personal experience of struggling with the mental load and emotional labor of managing a household, especially after having children. The app aims to bring visibility to invisible labor and help couples have more equitable divisions of responsibilities. Ellie also highlights the importance of valuing caregiving and the challenges of being an entrepreneur. She emphasizes the need for couples to have open conversations and make adjustments based on their individual preferences and changing seasons of life. The conversation explores the challenges and experiences of finding personal fulfillment, navigating the identity of motherhood, the burden of domestic labor, defining roles and responsibilities, the impact of household chores, the power of supportive partners, validation and dealing with haters, the importance of cheerleading networks, the impact of partnership, finding inspiration, and introducing the Persist app. Takeaways The Persist app helps quantify and bring visibility to the mental load and emotional labor of managing a household. Swapping responsibilities based on personal preferences and strengths can lead to a more equitable division of labor. Having open conversations about domestic labor and valuing caregiving are crucial for healthy relationships. The app can be particularly helpful for couples before they reach a breaking point or experience burnout. Finding personal fulfillment is essential for both men and women, and it's important to prioritize activities that bring joy and fulfillment. Mothers often face the challenge of losing their identity in the role of motherhood, and it's crucial to create space for personal growth and self-expression. The burden of domestic labor often falls disproportionately on women, and it's important to have open and honest conversations about roles and responsibilities within the household. The division of household chores can impact the overall well-being of individuals and relationships, and finding a balance that works for both partners is crucial. Having a supportive partner and cheerleading network can make a significant difference in pursuing personal and professional goals. Dealing with haters and negative feedback is a common experience, but it's important to remember that their lack of belief often stems from their own limitations and lack of imagination. Partnerships and collaborations can provide validation and support, and finding like-minded individuals who share your vision can be empowering. Finding inspiration from others who have achieved success in similar areas can fuel motivation and drive. The introduction of the Persist app offers a tool to help identify and address the invisible labor in households, promoting more equitable distribution of responsibilities.

I made this offer a way to consider having your weekly meetings, a lot of people ask what we talk about during these, this was our agenda: --Ireland Trip brainstorm/planning (lets create some homework we can do whenever) -state of social media and sharing messages? (has the initial upset subsided?) -choose a date for painting z-office -time on early saturdays for writing/unicorn space/office building -Zach gets Saturday mornings till 11am -Thursdays, Zach will checkin with Alyssa about friday status, if i forget it default to the current situation -ideal morning routine w/cats, goats, me getting up early, 10:15 bed time -babysitter -weekly cleaning -A needs time to paint and decorate guest room -A needs garden boxes built -A garden boxes…YES, in March we will talk about how -A would like to discuss fencing around barn -rental - unit 2 lease ending 3/31 - email them to discuss -rental - need to fix drywall in 2nd unit closet - schedule or hire? (I’m guess will be a $200 handyman fix) -rental - thoughts on securing state funding for fixing rotting porches, repointing bricks and  fieldstone, and roofing? -Sterling - leaves out of gutters -home - schedule pool opening date (pool guys schedule far in advance) -home - driveway needs to be patched and sealed 

Alyssa and Zach breakdown an upset and how we go about repairing and thinking about an issue that has arisen.

SummaryIn this episode, Zach Watson interviews his father, Ken, about his upbringing and the inspiration behind his advocacy for gay marriage. They discuss the importance of emotional expression and the challenges of traditional gender roles. Ken shares his experiences with self-expression and the impact of the Landmark Forum on his personal growth. The conversation concludes with reflections on regrets and the resolution of self-expression.Takeaways The importance of emotional expression and creating a safe space for it Challenging traditional gender roles and embracing equality in relationships The power of self-expression and pursuing personal interests The impact of personal growth programs on self-awareness and relationships

I go into some detail about an issue that came up between Alyssa and I where I reacted like an absolute entitled child and Alyssa did emotional labor for me.

Ben and I dive into a handful of things around fatherhood and expectations fro men around the time they are about to step into it.

Sharing some things on my concious and sound boarding through a better forward

We talk about social equality in the home, her amazing Margot and Todd role plays, content creation, skills that help couples improve from either side of the table and the dark side of content creation.

Recently I posted 2 videos about tough conversations I had recently with Alyssa, this is the in-depth breakdown of this conversations

This is an IG livestream I recorded with the purpose of uploading as an individual Podcast