Kari talks with Faith and Tanya about the care economy, why so much of our care is uncompensated, stigmatized, and doled out according to class, age, and the needs of the system. They also explore how our needs for care and affection are shaped over our lifetimes, thanks to family, culture, and society. What would it look like for us to all receive the care and affection we need to thrive without having to work for it, justify it, or pretend we don't need it? As always, check out the companion Substack to start a conversation or talk with other listeners about this and any other episode of the podcast.

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