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- do they get to complain if they didn't help plan?
In this episode, we delve into the mental load and invisible pressures mothers and primary caregivers often face. We'll listen to a woman whose kids and partner complain about the sleeping conditions at the Airbnb they did nothing to help pick! We discuss the challenges of planning vacations, managing finances, and making family decisions, emphasizing open communication, shared responsibility, and empathy.
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Domestic Violence Resources
Please note: We are not your doctors. None of what we say should be considered a replacement for therapy. :)
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51 min - what if every conversation we have is a competition?
In this week's episode, we have a tweet submitted from a listener regarding initial reactions in communication. We discuss collaborative versus competitive communication and how it deeply effects how men and women communicate.
Mentioned on this episode:
Gottman Article on Accepting Influence From a Partner
Study on Collaborative vs Competitive Communication
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Download resources and read more from Crystal and Laura here!
Have a domestic dilemma or question? Leave us a message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/timetolean OR DM us on IG
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Domestic Violence Resources
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1 hr 22 min - am I the a-hole not cancelling the cleaner when my partner asked me to?
This week's episode focuses on an AITA found on reddit where the poster wanted to know if she was a jerk for asking her partner to let a cleaner into their flat when he was tired. This one was murky and we're dying to hear what you think! (Join the conversation over on Patreon. You can sub for free!)
Read the AITA thread and comments here!
Mentioned in this episode:
Boy Mom by Ruth Whippman
Everything and Nothing at Once by Joel Leon
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Download resources and read more from Crystal and Laura here!
Have a domestic dilemma or question? Leave us a message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/timetolean OR DM us on IG
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Domestic Violence Resources
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41 min - how can we get the whole family to see the work?
In this week's episode, we discuss how we can course-correct when balance arrives, but the perception of it is still skewed. What work is being noticed? What is being ignored? What can we do to shift the narrative, especially with kids?
To use the Persist web app and get a discount, use code DANGER15 https://www.timeforpersist.com/
Referenced in the episode:
Our Home by Lori Sugarman-Li
Releasing the Mother Load by Erica Djossa
Parenting Beyond Power by Jen Lumanlan
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Download resources and read more from Crystal and Laura here!
Have a domestic dilemma or question? Leave us a message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/timetolean OR DM us on IG @timetoleanpod
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Domestic Violence Resources
One of us is a therapist, but not YOUR therapist--nothing in this podcast is meant to be a replacement for individual therapy. If you have concerns or an emergency, contact 911 for help.
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45 min - is it "over-packing" or is it making sure we have a good time?
In this week's episode, we discuss the challenges of packing! Why do we pack what we pack? What goes into the process, and why? Packing is a task that's full to the brim with care, consideration, and preparation. A well-planned, well-packed trip means everyone has a better time.
Referenced in the episode:
Multitool
Bluey Episode: The Pool
Outside Magazine Article
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Download resources and read more from Crystal and Laura here!
Have a domestic dilemma or question? Leave us a message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/timetolean OR DM us on IG @timetoleanpod
Follow Time to Lean on social media @timetoleanpod
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Domestic Violence Resources
One of us is a therapist, but not YOUR therapist--nothing in this podcast is meant to be a replacement for individual therapy. If you have concerns or an emergency, contact 911 for help.
Get bonus content on Patreon
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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56 min - RE-RELEASE: someone on the internet said screens were BAD, is that true? with the Gamer Educator!
Ash Brandin, @thegamereducator, joins Laura and Crystal to talk about the nuances surrounding screens. A video recently went viral on Tiktok where a creator made some serious claims about the harms of screens. Ash chats with us about how you can set boundaries around screens, how screens can be tools and who's really to blame for the significant role they play in our lives. Ash creates amazing content on their IG page. Go check their website out here!
Have a domestic dilemma or question? Leave us a message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/timetolean OR DM us on IG @timetoleanpod
Follow Laura on social media @thatdarnchat
Follow Crystal on social media @itscrystalbritt
Domestic Violence Resources
Interested in learning more about Fair Play? You can check out the book here or check out this youtube video!
Please note: We are not your doctors. None of what we say should be considered a replacement for therapy. :)
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51 min - what if my needs are making him want to crawl out of his skin?
In this episode, Crystal and Laura discuss a listener question. She had a friend to visit for a few days and it ended very poorly. What is she supposed to do if she's dying for connection and the way she's getting those needs met are making him a bit miserable?
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Download resources and read more from Crystal and Laura here!
Have a domestic dilemma or question? Leave us a message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/timetolean OR DM us on IG @timetoleanpod
Follow Time to Lean on social media @timetoleanpod
Follow Laura on social media @thatdarnchat
Follow Crystal on social media @itscrystalbritt
Domestic Violence Resources
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42 min - isn't that just called being a mom?
In this episode, Laura and Crystal dive into executive function, anxiety spirals and the complicated space of trying to emotionally regulate as a parent with your emotionally dysregulated kids.
Join our Patreon!
Download resources and read more from Crystal and Laura here!
Have a domestic dilemma or question? Leave us a message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/timetolean OR DM us on IG @timetoleanpod
Follow Time to Lean on social media @timetoleanpod
Follow Laura on social media @thatdarnchat
Follow Crystal on social media @itscrystalbritt
Domestic Violence Resources
One of us is a therapist, but not YOUR therapist--nothing in this podcast is meant to be a replacement for individual therapy. If you have concerns or an emergency, contact 911 for help.
Get bonus content on Patreon
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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51 min - is the diabolical lie that we can work or stay home?
In this episode, Crystal and Laura discuss the speech Kansas City Chiefs kicker, Harrison Butker, gave at a Catholic university's commencement ceremony. In it, he states that women have been "diabolically lied to," and we agree, but not in the way you think.
You can read the full text of Butker's speech here!
Listen to Black Disability Politics here!
Join our Patreon!
Download resources and read more from Crystal and Laura here!
Have a domestic dilemma or question? Leave us a message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/timetolean OR DM us on IG @timetoleanpod
Follow Time to Lean on social media @timetoleanpod
Follow Laura on social media @thatdarnchat
Follow Crystal on social media @itscrystalbritt
Domestic Violence Resources
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1 hr - are "boy rooms" really all that messy?
In this episode, Laura and Crystal talk about "Boy Room", a show by Rachel Coster. It's an Instagram series that explores the messy and often disturbing world of boy bedrooms in New York City. Comedian Rachel Coster interviews men in their 20s and 30s about their messy living spaces. The rooms are filled with clutter, trash, and filth. The videos have gained a large following and have sparked discussions about messy habits, gender stereotypes, and the dynamics of relationships.
Answer our prompt. Do you think these videos are FUNNY or SAD?
You can read about Boy Room here!
You can watch Boy Room here!
You can get your own copy of All About Love by bell hooks for your side table here!
Join our Patreon!
Download resources and read more from Crystal and Laura here!
Have a domestic dilemma or question? Leave us a message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/timetolean OR DM us on IG @timetoleanpod
Follow Time to Lean on social media @timetoleanpod
Follow Laura on social media @thatdarnchat
Follow Crystal on social media @itscrystalbritt
Domestic Violence Resources
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About Time to Lean
From the publisher's feed
On the Time to Lean podcast with Laura Danger and Crystal Britt, we dig into the often-overlooked realities of domestic labor, care work, and household inequity. Through sharp cultural…
critiques and discussions on trending topics, we explore the systemic issues that shape our homes and lives. In each weekly episode, we tackle the topics that impact our lives, challenge the status quo, and uncover the hidden dynamics that influence how we live and work. Join us as we make time to lean into these crucial conversations and advocate for the value of the work that truly keeps the world turning.
Laura, @thatdarnchat, is an educator and advocate. Crystal Britt, @itscrystalbritt, is a coach and licensed therapist in California. Find us on IG or join us on Patreon @ timetoleanpod for Ad-Free episodes, resources, book clubs, weekly virtual meet-ups and so much more!
Check us out on Substack for Ad-Free episodes and supplemental resources!
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