Thursdays With ThirdPath Podcast

Two working fathers responsible for the care of their aging parents described why flex is key to helping make this meaningful chapter in our lives work well for all.

Linda Haas, long time researcher of Sweden’s work and family policies, provided an international perspective on these issues and described how changes in public policy, workplaces and at home can support equality and flexibility for men and women.

The 2014-15 Thursday webinar season began with participants from the White House Summit on fatherhood - Matt Schneider (City Dads) and Roger Trombley (who had lunch with the president!)- talking about the importance of the event and their own experiences as involved dads.

Dr. Kyle Pruett joined us to talk about what fathers can do to prepare their marriages, their homes, and their emotions to better meet their child’s needs.

Psychologist and author Dr Sara Yogev discussed how helping couples to ‘get on the same page’ when caring for children can also help you plan for a happier retirement. We also discovered that being more intentional with your time, and having these choices reflect your values, is a skill that you can make use of for a lifetime.

Brigid Schulte author of ”Overwhelmed, Work Love and Play When No One Has the Time” joined Jessica DeGroot to examine how multiple forces – public policy, our workplaces, the actions we take in our own lives – can work in concert to create more satisfying lives for all.

Two experts, Asha Dornfest and Jim Higley helped us discover how simplifying our lives – reducing choices, obligations, stuff, and the guilt about trying to do it it all – can open up more time for play and joy.

Meet Shared Care couples like the ones featured in Brigid Schulte’s book. Learn how they pushed back at overwhelm to create more time for the ones they love.

Two nonprofit leaders helped highlight why nonprofits have a lot to gain by supporting employees to live integrated lives. They also shared how they followed this path themselves.

Benjamin Hunnicutt, Professor of Leisure Studies, described how we’ve lost track of the "American Dream" – time for family, nature, friendship and the adventures of the mind and of the spirit. We also discussed our mission to reclaim it!