Rephonic
Artwork for Equal-ish
Fatherhood
Parenting
Parenthood
Mental Load
Gender Roles
Gender Equality
Paternity Leave
Mental Health
Parental Leave
Evolutionary Anthropology
Child Development
Work-Life Balance
Paternal Mental Health
Cognitive Labor
Maternal Gatekeeping
Family Dynamics
Mother and Father Roles
Social Norms
Gender Equality In Parenting
Motherhood

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.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes39Founded8 months ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ParentingKids & Family

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Equal-ish

Latest Episodes

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

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Ezra Klein Show
The Ezra Klein ShowNew York Times Opinion
Hidden Brain
Hidden BrainHidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
Radiolab
RadiolabWNYC Studios
This American Life
This American LifeThis American Life

Recent Guests

Leah Ruppanner
Professor of sociology, author of Drained: Reduce Your Mental Load to Do Less and Be More
University of Melbourne
Episode: Ep 36: The mental load, redefined. An interview with Professor Leah Ruppanner
Anita Cleare
Award-winning parenting speaker, writer and coach
Anita Cleare Coaching/Thinking Parenting
Episode: Ep. 34: You’re not raising a project: Rethinking parenting, partnership & the pressure to perform
Ian Dinwiddy
Coach, mentor and founder of Inspiring Dads
Inspiring Dads
Episode: Ep 33: We’re Failing Dads and It’s Costing Everyone. After the Interview with Ian Dinwiddy
Melissa Hogenboom
Award-winning science journalist, author and filmmaker
Author of Breadwinners
Episode: Ep: 31. Why the one doing the most still feels the least powerful. After the Interview with Melissa Hogenboom
Hayley Swenson
Deputy Director at Better Life Lab at New America Foundation
Better Life Lab, New America Foundation
Episode: Ep 29: Small Nudges, Big Shifts. After the interview with Hayley Swenson
Traci Cherrier
Mediator and parent coordinator specializing in higher conflict families
Episode: Ep. 26: Divorce Doula? The Art of Mediating Modern Families with Traci Cherrier
Dr. Corinne Low
Behavioral economist, associate professor at Wharton Business School, and author
Wharton Business School
Episode: Ep 25: Love, Utility, and the Peak Relationship Tension Years: After the Interview with Dr Corinne Low
Corinne Low
Author of 'Having It All' and Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Ep 24: Our Household Doesn’t Add Up: The Economics Behind the Mental Load
Brian Page
Founder of Modern Husbands
Modern Husbands
Episode: Ep. 22: Why “Who Earns More” Is the Wrong Question in Modern Relationships

Hosts

Kate Mangino
Co-host focused on equal partnership and practical guidance for households.
Rachel Childs
Co-host and educator focusing on relationship dynamics and practical coaching for families.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Can't go wrong with Kate and Rachel

    An incredibly useful podcast for couples. I especially enjoyed the episode with Marvyn from Dope Black Dads. Looking forward to more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Relationscapes
    United States6 months ago
  • Sharing the caring means you really care

    Equality at starts with equality at home. Great listen for how to do just that, and make your marriage strong in the process!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Center for Women in Business
    United States7 months ago
  • 100% recommend

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Runloveplay
    United States7 months ago
  • Insightful, practical and well worth a listen

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EFB25
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • My favorite podcast

    Kate and Rachael have great chemistry. I especially like the coaching edits … they give such great practical advice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nabub76
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests bring diverse expertise—researchers, therapists, and practitioners.
Listeners praise transparent hosts and useful coaching edits that translate theory into real-life steps.
A highly actionable show with practical relationship advice.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 36: The mental load, redefined. An interview with Professor Leah Ruppanner
Q: What are the eight categories, and how do they help couples share the load more effectively?
The categories include life organization, emotional support, relationship hygiene, magic-making, dream building, individual upkeep, safety, and Medicare/Meta-care; identifying which eight areas each person covers allows partners to reallocate tasks, negotiate priorities, and avoid duplicative effort.
Ep 36: The mental load, redefined. An interview with Professor Leah Ruppanner
Q: How do you academically define the mental load, and how should people think about it in everyday life?
Academically, it's emotional thinking work tied to work, family, and life, distributed across eight categories; for everyday use, people should view it as a finite energy reservoir and start tracking it much like a health metric to guide conversations and choices.
Ep. 30: We need to talk about ‘Power’ at home. An interview with Melissa Hogenboom
Q: What practical steps can couples take to rebalance power?
Improve communication about needs and boundaries, acknowledge the invisible labor, and actively reframe conversations to emphasize joint goals and shared responsibilities.
Ep. 30: We need to talk about ‘Power’ at home. An interview with Melissa Hogenboom
Q: How does money influence power at home when the woman is the breadwinner?
Money changes perceived leverage and can shift relationship satisfaction; it can also trigger gender deviance neutralization where norms are challenged but behaviors lag.
Ep. 30: We need to talk about ‘Power’ at home. An interview with Melissa Hogenboom
Q: Why is power in relationships a new conversation for many people?
Because people often accept traditional gender roles and misinterpret routine household decisions as mutual, masking who actually does the planning and labor.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Equal-ish

What is Equal-ish about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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.

Where can I find podcast stats for Equal-ish?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Equal-ish. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Equal-ish and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Equal-ish get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Equal-ish, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Equal-ish?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Equal-ish, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Equal-ish have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Equal-ish has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Equal-ish?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Equal-ish:

1. The Ezra Klein Show
2. Hidden Brain
3. Search Engine
4. Radiolab
5. This American Life

How many episodes of Equal-ish are there?

Equal-ish launched 8 months ago and published 39 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Equal-ish?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Equal-ish?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Equal-ish from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Equal-ish?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Equal-ish. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Equal-ish?

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

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days