
Equal-ish is all about that precise intersection of parenthood, work, and being in a relationship. This funny, wonderful, messy, frustrating process is possible - but not easy! Join Kate Mangino and Rachel Childs every week to help you find your equal-ish household balance.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyParenting | |||

For today's fathers, the expectations have changed.
Men are no longer expected to simply provide financially. They are expected to be present, emotionally engaged, active parents while still succeeding at work and somehow finding time for themselves... more
We are all familiar with the jokes.
The exhausted mum carrying everything.The lovable but clueless dad.The wife who nags.The husband who "helps."
But what if the jokes aren't harmless?
This week Rachel and Kate are joined by Laura Danger, author ... more
In this Equal-ish Edit, Rachel Childs and Kate Mangino reflect on the last three powerful conversations with: Professor Leah Ruppanner (ep 36 & 37) on redefining the mental load, Dr. Taveeshi Gupta (ep 38) on the global state of fatherhood, and Danny... more
Danny Mercer has spent 16 years as the primary caregiver for his four children, and what started as a practical family decision became a complete redefinition of identity, fatherhood, care and partnership.
In this deeply honest conversation, Danny s... more
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An incredibly useful podcast for couples. I especially enjoyed the episode with Marvyn from Dope Black Dads. Looking forward to more episodes!
Equality at starts with equality at home. Great listen for how to do just that, and make your marriage strong in the process!
These are the conversations we need to be having. If you are a working parent taking small steps towards dividing mental and physical labor in the home, listen in. The practical steps and real challenges are elevated. Thank you Rachel and Kate for taking this on!
These podcasts are excellent and a must-listen for any person trying to figure out how to parent whilst maintaining a healthy relationship. The cognitive labor episode particularly hit home.
Kate and Rachael have great chemistry. I especially like the coaching edits … they give such great practical advice!
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Two hosts explore equalish partnerships at home and in the workplace, pairing interview-style conversations with practical coaching edits. Episodes repeatedly surface how caregiving, mental load, and gender norms shape relationships, parenting, and career, then offer concrete steps to redistribute responsibilities, improve communication, and sustain balance. Noteworthy angles include data-driven takes on dads' involvement, the impact of policy and workplaces, and stories from at‑home parents and researchers that ground theory in everyday life. The format often blends expert insights with relatable anecdotes and actionable tips, making it useful for listeners seeking tangible strategies to create fairer, more joyful partnerships.
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Equal-ish launched 9 months ago and published 42 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Equal-ish include:
1. Laura Danger
2. Danny Mercer
3. Taveeshi Gupta
4. Leah Ruppaner
5. Leah Ruppanner
6. Anita Cleare
7. Ian Dinwiddy
8. Melissa Hogenboom
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