Episode 258
Eps 258: Teasing Apart Emotional Labor with Gemma Hartley
Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens
January 25, 202148m 22sExplicit
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Show Notes
My guest today is Gemma Hartley.
Gemma is a freelance journalist and the author of Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward. She’s a mom of 3 kids, 5, 7 and 10
Takeaways from the show:
- Gemma’s journey of being a writer
- The article that started her career
- Not wanting to ask your family to do something, just wanting them to know to do it
- Teasing apart emotional labor
- The pressure that lays on moms’ shoulders
- What are shared standards
- Acknowledge your standards exist for a reason
- Holding resentment when your significant other feels like they should get praise for things you do on a daily basis
- Being in conversation with our family in a way that supports everyone
- Make it normal to talk about emotional labor
- Vulnerability with your partner is scary but necessary
- When going into emotional labor conversations, be clear on your intentions
- The process of re-evaluating the life you share should include everyone being involved
- Tools that help make everyone feel supported in emotional labor
- Asking your kids to “help” you with household chores implies it is your job, which it isn’t
- Recognize the subtle messaging you’re giving your kids
Where to find Gemma:
Book | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Women Aren’t Nags Article | Emotional Labor Article
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