
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 | 39 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & Family | |||

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
What if the biggest lie we’ve been told about caregiving is that people don’t want to do it?
In this powerful conversation, Rachel Childs and Kate Mangino sit down with Dr. Taveeshi Gupta, Senior Director of Research, Evaluation, and Learning from E... more
Last week, we redefined the mental load. This week, Rachel Childs and Kate Mangino ask the harder question:
What do you actually do about it?
In Part 2 of our conversation with Professor Leah Ruppanner, we move from awareness to action.
Because on... more
This week, Rachel Childs and Kate Mangino sit down with Professor Leah Ruppanner to unpack one of the most misunderstood (and underestimated) forces shaping modern relationships: the mental load.
Leah is Professor of Sociology at the University of M... 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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A candid, practical show exploring how to balance parenting, work, and relationships in modern households. Episodes frequently unpack how tasks are distributed, how couples communicate, and how societal norms shape day-to-day decisions, with expert guests and data-driven tips guiding real-world changes. unique strengths include a consistent focus on equal partnership, actionable coaching segments, and a willingness to address both emotional and economic aspects of family life, making it useful for listeners aiming to re-balance domestic duties or sponsor content around family-work integration.
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Recent guests on Equal-ish include:
1. Leah Ruppanner
2. Anita Cleare
3. Ian Dinwiddy
4. Melissa Hogenboom
5. Hayley Swenson
6. Traci Cherrier
7. Dr. Corinne Low
8. Corinne Low
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