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May 19
37m 39s

Invisible Labor Is Real And It's Exhaust...

Monica Tanner - Marriage and Intimacy Coach for Christian Couples
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Today, I talk with Zach Watson about how “helping” at home can still leave one partner carrying the mental load, and how naming invisible labor changes the way couples work together. We break down emotional labor, cognitive labor, and the Fair Play framework so we can close more tabs in our brains and show up as true partners. • Zach’s “recovering man child ... Show More
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