Time Out: A Fair Play Podcast

We chronically undervalue the invisible domestic tasks that women disproportionately own. Eve Rodsky took this imbalance head on by authoring “Fair Play” and creating the corresponding card deck. She shares how we often view women’s time like sand, and men’s like diamonds. Plus, she reveals insights from her latest research — relevant whether you're a parent, a partner, or just interested in playing a little bit more fair.

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In our season finale, Eve and Aditi bring all of the lessons and discussions of this season full circle to discuss what it means to live an “active legacy” – how we spend this one precious life we have to live, why we choose to spend our time the way we do and how it shapes the way people remember us. They are joined by Nora McInerny, author of It’s OK to Laugh and No Happy Ending and creator of the podcast ...

What scares you about pursuing your dreams? And what’s waiting on the ‘other side’ of your fear? Whether it’s the classic fear of failure, or of climbing your own personal Mount Everest, Eve and Aditi share strategies for combating the perfectionist self-talk that often gets in our way. They are joined by Dr. Brad Johnson and Dr. David Smith, co-authors of ‘Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for W...

What’s the secret to getting unstuck and moving forward? This week, Eve and Aditi discuss the importance of taking small steps to reach your BIG, hairy, audacious, authentic goals. They are joined by VP of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, Robin Arzón, who shares her process for moving the needle toward the person you want to be and celebrating the small victories along the way. To learn more about Ro...

Do you feel like the blurred demands of work and homelife are piling up and you cannot disconnect from all you have to do? This week, Eve and Aditi demystify multi-tasking (it’s ineffective and detrimental to the brain!). They’re joined by clinical psychologist, Dr. Amber Thornton, to help you set clear boundaries and create more physical and mental space for you. To learn more about Amber, visit www.balancedworkingmama.com. 

Do you feel guilty every time you step away from your duties as a partner, a parent, or professional to take some personal time? This week, Eve and Aditi explain where this guilt comes from and why it is so important for everyone to take time to refill their cup. They are joined by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, therapist and best-selling author of Mommy Burnout, to discuss the different between guilt and shame and how you can practice self-t...

Do you give yourself ‘permission to be unavailable’? This week, Eve and Aditi unravel why claiming uninterrupted ‘me’ time apart from our roles at work and in the home is so difficult, especially for women. They are joined by leadership and business strategist, Greg McKeown, to discuss the practice of saying and doing ‘no’ by setting clear boundaries and exploring what is most essential in our lives. To learn more about Greg, visit...

What’s your communication style? Don’t know? This week, Eve and Aditi discuss why communication is key to lowering high stakes conflict in the home. They are joined by Executive coach and author, Daniel Stillman who discusses how to design conversations about domestic life with play, purpose and potential. To learn more about Daniel, visit www.danielstillman.com.

What would happen if you treated your home as your most important organization? This week, Eve and Aditi explore how an ownership mindset is the secret to equity, efficiency and believe it or not, more harmony in the home. From dishes to garbage to managing your kids’ activities, Eve and Aditi discuss how to share household responsibilities without resentment or doubling up on efforts—and they hear from a man who claims the ‘system...

This week, Eve and Aditi begin to explain how to find your 'Unicorn Space’ —uninterrupted, sustained attention for the things we love—and why making time for it is not a luxury, but essential to our physical, mental, and emotional health in disruptive times. They are joined by creativity strategist and author, Natalie Nixon. To learn more about Natalie, visit www.figure8thinking.com. 

Have you ever thought to yourself "my time is never enough because everything is on me”? This week, Eve and Aditi continue to unravel the messages women tell themselves that undermine and devalue their time. They are joined by time and gender roles researcher and bestselling author, Brigid Schulte, as they discuss why men and women inherently view time differently. To learn more about Brigid, visit www.brigidschulte.com

In the first episode of Time Out, Eve and Aditi begin to unpack why it's so difficult for women to value and guard their own time, rather than to give it all away to others—and how the presenting problem (forgetting to put blueberries on a grocery list) is rarely the actual problem (a lack of mutual respect and trust between partners). Eve and Aditi share the tiny betrayals that kickstarted their Fair Play journeys. They are joined...