In this first Equal-ish coaching edit, we unpack our interview with Molly Millwood. We reflect on why today’s parents, especially mothers, are more stretched than ever, with full-time working mums spending more hours parenting now than stay-at-home mothers did in the 1970s. We explore how social norms around “good mothers” and “good fathers” create impossible standards, and why reframing the question “what does it mean to be a good parent?” can transform household dynamics.We dive head first into one of the biggest relationship challenges Molly sees in her work: emotional disconnect. Why do men report feeling emotionally affirmed twice as often as women, and how can couples bridge that gap?

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Thank you,Rachel & Kate

In this conversation with psychologist and author of To Have and To Hold, Molly Millwood, we explore how reciprocity in relationships can feel so hard to achieve. We unpack with Molly the subtle ways women are socialized to give away power, why women’s “free time” so often includes caregiving, and how unequal dynamics impact both mothers and fathers. Together we reflect the hidden costs for men who disconnect from early fatherhood, and the damage relationships can suffer if these imbalances go unaddressed.

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Buy Molly’s book, To Have and To Hold today: https://www.mollymillwood.com/book

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Thank you,

Rachel & Kate

In the inaugural episode of the Equalish podcast, meet hosts Kate Mangino and Rachel Childs as we introduce our mission to help couples achieve a balanced household while navigating parenting and work.

In this episode, we explore

• The imbalance in household responsibilities between parents.
• How mothers are pushed into full-time work and household management roles.
• Why dads often feel isolated and are pushed away from caregiving roles.
• Equity at home is essential for achieving workplace equity for women.
• The journey to equality in parenting is challenging but possible.

Meet Kate & Rachel here: https://linktr.ee/equalish

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Thank you,

Rachel & Kate x