brAVe [skills]: The Great Balancing Act

Recorded on November 5th, 2024

In this episode of brAVe [skills], hosts Britt Yenser and Leon Prather dive into the ever-elusive concept of work-life balance. What does it really mean? And is balance even the goal—or should we aim for integration instead? Join us as we ask the big questions:

• How do we know when the balance is off?
• Are we so tied to our work identity that it’s throwing us off-balance?
• And while we’re at it: Do you ever think about dying? 

We’ll also explore how societal norms shape this conversation. Why is “What do you do for a living?” such a defining question in the U.S., and does it affect how much we talk about work? Do men tie their identities to work more deeply than women, and what can we learn from Brene Brown’s insights on shame and provision?

Join us for an honest (and occasionally darkly funny) conversation about identifying when the scales are tipped—and how to regain control, reframe your identity, and rethink what balance really means.

Be sure to listen to the end to hear our action items!

Connect with Leon Prather
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-prather-cts/

Connect with Britt Yenser
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/
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