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3 episodes with elissa strauss
2 episodes with elissa strauss
2 episodes with elissa strauss
2 episodes with elissa strauss
This week, Crystal presents a new study that claims handling home life well can boost your work performance. We dig into what's really being said(and what's not), why the framing matters, and how corporate culture keeps co-opting care.In this episode:How you handle your home life can boost work performance, shows new study: https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/how-you-handle-your-home-life-can-boost-work-performance-shows-new-study/Pillars of White SupremacyBullshit Jobs by David GraeberWhen You Care by Elissa Strauss
In this follow-up to our most popular episode on the decision to have kids or remain childfree, we expand the conversation to explore the culture, politics, and personal experience of care with award-winning journalist and author Elissa Strauss.Elissa is the author of When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others and a writer for The New York Times, The Atlantic, Glamour, and more. In this episode, she shares deep insights into why care is undervalued in society—from parenting and caregiving to the structural changes needed to support those who provide care.In This Episode, We Discuss:✅ What care really means (beyond parenthood and childfree choices)✅ How culture and politics shape our views on caregiving✅ Why care work is undervalued—and how we can change that✅ The emotional and financial toll of caregiving✅ How we can build a society that truly supports caregiversAbout Our Guest: Elissa StraussElissa Strauss is a journalist, essayist, and opinion writer covering parenthood, caregiving, feminism, and social change. She has contributed to The New York Times, The Atlantic, Glamour, Slate, and was a CNN contributing writer. Her book, When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others, examines the transformative power of care and why we must rethink how we support caregivers in modern society.
In this episode Rachael speaks with Elissa Strauss, author of the book 'When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others.' They discuss the societal expectations placed on mothers, the cultural issues surrounding care, and the value of caregiving. Elissa also shares her personal experiences with motherhood and how it has changed her perspective on work and identity. More inside this episode: How motherhood is often framed as either a "fairytale" or a "nightmare" Individualism in the U.S. and why it hurts families The benefits of communal parenting and palliative care The identity shifts we go through after having a baby and impacts on work life How caregiving should be valued economically and philosophically Elissa has been writing about the politics and culture of parenting and caregiving for more than fifteen years. Her work appears in publications like the Atlantic, the New York Times, Glamour, ELLE, and elsewhere, and she was a former contributing writer at CNN.com and Slate, where her cultural criticism about motherhood appeared on DoubleX. Her book, "When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others," is out now from Gallery Books. She is also the mom of two kids, Augie and Levi, ages 11 and 7! Elissa's Book: When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others Elissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elissaavery/ Elissa's Substack: https://substack.com/@elissastrauss Rachael is a mom of 3, founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby, and the host of this podcast. Instagram | Tiktok | Website ✨For sleep support and resources, visit heysleepybaby.com and follow @heysleepybaby on Instagram!
Interview with Elissa Strauss / Expert on What Care Does For UsHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANMale caregivers are increasing in number. They're Lead Dads to their children and their wives. They're more vocal in the office. They're taking on roles that have been traditionally assigned to women based on outdated gender stereotypes. And care has changed them in positive ways. So why does it seem so strange for men to be taking on these roles? And why do they get mocked for doing so? Elissa Strauss, author of "When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Other," has great insight. ---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Elissa Strauss, exploring her work and the themes of her book, When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others._____LINKShttps://www.elissastrauss.comhttps://www.facebook.com/elissa.strauss.7/https://www.instagram.com/elissaavery/https://substack.com/@elissastrausshttps://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-when-you-care-by-elissa-strauss_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said.Thanks! Every subscription helps create, build, sustain and put voice to this movement for truth.Subscribe to It Has to Be Said. Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy. Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.tiktok.com/@frank_schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Podcast
Elissa Strauss is a writer who covers culture, gender and care. She is the author of When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others. Her work appears in places like the Atlantic, CNN, Slate and the New York Times. She lives with her family in Oakland, CA. In this episode, we're joined by Elissa Strauss, who dives into the often-overlooked importance of care work. She explores how care has been historically devalued and argues for a cultural shift that places care at the center of our values, both in policy and in practice. We discuss the complexities of balancing care work with societal expectations, especially as mothers, and the need to involve men in caregiving roles. Elissa touches on the ethical challenges parents face today, the deep interdependence between people, and how embracing care can reshape empathy and our relationships. Join us as we unpack the power and significance of care work in shaping healthier, more equitable societies. Learn more about Elissa: https://www.elissastrauss.com/ Follow Elissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elissaavery Follow Erin on Instagram: instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist Learn more about Erin Spahr: erinspahrtherapy.com Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support
Join Boyd Matheson in digging into Thursday’s headlines! Boyd delves into Kamala Harris’s interview with Fox News and Andrew Latha joins to discuss America’s role in a multipolar world order. Elissa Strauss shares how parents can learn a thing or two from care ethics. Tim Richardson shares how we can all come together to combat misinformation and more!
Parenting is an increasingly challenging role in the modern world, though it continues to be the most rewarding role one can accept. Most parents, when tackling the challenges of day-to-day life, just want some sign that they are doing a good job, and that things are ok. Well, a subject of Philosophy may provide some unexpected help and a framework to work within, called care ethics. Author Elissa Strauss joins the show to break down this philosophy and its benefits to parents.
In this episode of Shaping Our World, we welcome Elissa Strauss, a writer and cultural critic featured in publications like The Atlantic, Slate, and The New York Times. Elissa's new book, When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others, explores the deep value of care and dependency in our lives. Elissa discusses how embracing care can transform relationships and the world around us. Join the conversation as we dive into this meaningful and thought-provoking topic.
"Caring for another person is like the hero's journey, a transformative experience. Except unlike in the common formula, one does not need to leave the home" (Elissa Strauss, "When You Care").Imagine balancing a thriving journalism career while navigating the uncharted waters of motherhood. That's precisely what Elissa Strauss, our guest for this episode, has done. Elissa is the author of "When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others." In her new book, Elissa shares her compelling transition from reporting on the structural inadequacies caregivers face to uncovering the deep-rooted cultural issues that undervalue care. She unveils the profound transformation she experienced upon becoming a mother and the intense challenge of reconciling her professional identity with her new, crucial role as a caregiver.Elissa delves into maternal instincts and the essential role of caregiving in shaping both individuals and society. By challenging societal expectations and the stigma that caregiving is somehow less intellectually fulfilling, Elissa brings a fresh perspective on how deeply estranged maternal relationships can impact society at large.This episode examines the urgent need for policy changes and societal shifts to honor and support caregivers. Tune in to celebrate the sacred role of care and discover the immense value and dignity inherent in these everyday acts.Support the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online coaching center and meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Learn more about my books and work: Janell Rardon Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International Learn more about Young Living Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils and the Aroma Freedom Technique: HEALINGFROMTRAUMA
What if we considered care to be a sacred practice? What if the everyday tasks of parenting were backtracked by the dramatic score of the British Baking Show? Elissa Strauss, author of When You Care: Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others joins Sarah and Miranda to mull over what it would mean to value care as a society and in our personal lives. We talk about trusting others with your children, why it's so fraught to admit you like being a parent, alloparents, the Hero's Journey, and kids singing Lean on Me. Plus, Elissa gives us some free couples therapy!Links* Elissa's Book, When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others* Elissa Strauss's Substack, Made with Care* Elissa's Slate Piece: It's a Weird Time to Be a Happy Mom* Economist Nancy Folbre* A Thousand and One Movie* The Care Justice Movement* Alloparenting * Rosalynn Carter* Sarah Blaffer HrdyCulture Recs* Young Sheldon* The Golden Spoon This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit motherofitall.substack.com/subscribe
Hello Brave Friends! Welcome to today's BONUS episode. Our guest is care advocate and author, Elissa Strauss, who has a fantastic new book called When You Care, The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others.This conversation was about such an important topic that I invited author, activist and fellow caregiving mom, Kelley Coleman to co-host with me. And together we explore the powerful role caring for others plays in our individual and communal lives with Elissa Strauss who in her book weaves together research about care and stories from parents and caregivers with a feminist bent.Elissa Strauss has been writing about the politics and culture of parenting and caregiving for more than 15 years. Her work appears in publications like The Atlantic, The New York Times, Glamour, Elle, and elsewhere. And she was a former contributing writer at CNN.com and Slate, where her cultural criticism about motherhood appeared on XX. Her book, When You Care, The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others, is out now from Gallery Bugs. Please enjoy this critical and important conversation. Thanks so much for listening!Find Elissa Strauss and her book, When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others here.Fine Kelley Coleman and her book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports here.Find this episode on Youtube here.Thank you to our BIG, beautiful 5k sponsors!! Our TOP sponsors that we want to acknowledge and appreciate are: RISE Advocacy, GHJ Foundation, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, CMS Creative Management, Inc., the Patay Family and MRM Education. We are so grateful to these generous sponsors and so excited about our 5K, which will be accessible and truly a family friendly event! Learn more about our 5K here.Find our first book from We Are Brave Together here.Brave Together is the podcast for We are Brave Together, a not-for-profit organization based in the USA. The heart of We Are Brave Together is to strengthen, encourage, inspire and validate all moms of children with disabilities and other needs in their unique journeys. JOIN the international community of We Are Brave Together here.Donate to our Retreats and Respite Scholarships here.Donate to keep this podcast going here.Can't get enough of the Brave Together Podcast?Follow our Instagram Page @wearebravetogether or on Facebook.Feel free to contact Jessica Patay via email: jpatay@wearebravetogether.orgIf you have any topic requests or if you would like to share a story, leave us a message here.Please leave a review and rating today! We thank you in advance!Disclaimer
Today on the show, journalist Elissa Strauss explores the powerful role caring for others plays in our individual and communal lives.
On this week's encore broadcast of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Elissa Strauss discusses her new book, "When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others." [Read more...] The post 8/30/2024 ENCORE BROADCAST, Seekers of Meaning 7/12/2024: Elissa Strauss, author of “When You Care,” book about caregiving appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.
We like to think of ourselves as independent, but the truth is we depend on someone caring for us at the start of our lives, the end of our lives and in-between. And yet we elevate the idea of going it alone and devalue caregiving says journalist and writer Elissa Strauss. As a feminist writer, so much of what she heard about becoming a mother was about giving away tiny pieces of herself to care for tiny humans. Instead, she says she has come to see caregiving, not a sign of weakness, but something that enhances our emotional wellbeing. Her book is called When You Care, The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others.
Subscribe to Mamamia The burden of caring for babies, sick friends and elderly parents - is it time to recast care work as a privilege? We discuss why women often find themselves in caring roles and how society really values it (or not). Plus, our weekly recommendations which include two things to watch and one thing to listen to all weekend. And, our bests and worsts including a special exemption from talking about news, wholesome family fun in the Freedman house and a night out at the greatest show in the world. END BITS: Enter Lazy Gewl Giveaways here! Use code VACAY20 for 20% off a yearly subscription. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Listener Dilemma: Escort On A Bucks Night Listen: Ben Is The Most Newly Divorced Man You've Ever Seen Listen: Unpacking The Olympic Boxing Gender Panic Listen to Holly on Mid: From No Sex To Best Sex At 49 Listen to Mid: The Cure For Burn-Out Is Cooked Listen to Mia on No Filter: Tia Levings Escaped A Trad Wife CultAnd: Part Two: Tia Levings Escaped a Trad Wife Cult Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place. Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia What To Read: Read: 'I'm in a mixed phone relationship and it's ruining my life.' Read: 'We asked women about the mental load of caring. Their answers were overwhelming. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We're listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Production: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to this week's episode of the Happy Mama Movement podcast.This week's guest is a writer who has been exploring the politics and culture of parenting and caregiving for more than fifteen years.The marvelous Elissa Strauss.We cover a lot of ground, including:Insights from her book,'The unexpected magic of caring for others'How we can inspire a new culture and conversations.The intersection of motherhood and cultural criticism.The effect of cultural programming on today's society.Balancing professional life with family responsibilities.I hope you find this conversation useful, and if you do, please share it widely so mothers everywhere can access the support and information they need to thrive.ABOUT ELISSA: Elissa has been writing about the politics and culture of parenting and caregiving for more than fifteen years. Her work appears in publications like the Atlantic, the New York Times, Glamour, ELLE, TheWeek.com, and elsewhere. She was a former contributing writer at CNN.com and Slate, where her cultural criticism about motherhood appeared on DoubleX. Her book, When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others, is out now from Gallery Books.She also works in curation and cultural programming. She is the associate director of LABA: A Laboratory for Jewish Culture, a global artists incubator program that uses ancient Jewish texts to inspire the creation of new culture and conversation and the artistic director of the LABA hub in the Bay Area. Additionally, she is the senior curator of the 2024 California Jewish Open at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco.She lives in Oakland, California, with her husband and their two sons.RESOURCES:WEBSITE: https://www.elissastrauss.com/INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/elissaavery/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/elissa.strauss.7/TWITTER/ X: https://x.com/elissaaveryPURCHASE ELISSA'S BOOK, 'When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others': https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1982169273?tag=simonsayscom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Elissa Strauss discusses her new book, "When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others." [Read more...] The post Seekers of Meaning 7/12/2024: Elissa Strauss, author of “When You Care,” book about caregiving appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.
Journalist Elissa Strauss joins Zibby to discuss her bold, brave, deeply researched, and deeply felt book, WHEN YOU CARE: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others. Elissa delves into the profound impact of caregiving on personal growth and the importance of viewing it not as a burden but as an enriching part of life. She also discusses her journey from being a prominent voice in the feminist blogosphere of the 2010s—writing extensively about motherhood and societal issues like the lack of paid leave and affordable childcare—to becoming an author.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3RemeyGShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr. Dan interviews journalist Elissa Strauss about the powerful role caring for others plays in our lives and about her powerful book When You Care: The Unexpected Magic Of Caring For Others. What if we all started to care about care? Drawing on parenting and caregiving research and her own experiences as a mother, Elissa explains to Dr. Dan that care is a long-ignored force in our collective lives – and a deeply philosophical, spiritual, and psychologically potent experience. Their discussion explores and acknowledges the breadth, depth, and beauty of all that caregivers do. Elissa Strauss has been a journalist, essayist, and opinion writer for the past fifteen years. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Glamour, CNN, and Slate. For more information go to her website: www.elissastrauss.com. Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode). Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (X). Learn about more podcasts @exactlyright on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please support our podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4bqTWJ2 For more information: www.exactlyrightmedia.com www.drdanpeters.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elissa Strauss always knew she wanted to be a mother, but she also knew she didn't want motherhood to take over her personality. After all, she had spent years as a blogger making fun of anyone who took motherhood too seriously. She bemoaned the natural birth movement and people who made “mom friends.” Then Elissa had a son, and her view of caretaking started to shift. “I had put so much energy into figuring out how not to lose myself to caregiving,” Elissa writes in her new book, “that I completely ignored the possibility that I might, in fact, find some of myself there.” In this episode, Anna and Elissa talk about why it feels uncool to talk about liking motherhood, the ways caretaking can take from us, but also how it can fill us up and engender “moral transformation.” Plus, the economics of care, and what really valuing care in society would look like. Elissa's book is called When You Care: the Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others. She also wrote a piece last month in Slate called “It's Weird Times to Be a Happy Mother.” Are you a paid caregiver? We want to hear from you for a future listener episode. Tell us some things you've taken away from the experience – wild stories, observations about class, lessons about the way you want your own loved ones to be cared for. Send us your thoughts and stories at deathsexmoney@slate.com. Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elissa Strauss always knew she wanted to be a mother, but she also knew she didn't want motherhood to take over her personality. After all, she had spent years as a blogger making fun of anyone who took motherhood too seriously. She bemoaned the natural birth movement and people who made “mom friends.” Then Elissa had a son, and her view of caretaking started to shift. “I had put so much energy into figuring out how not to lose myself to caregiving,” Elissa writes in her new book, “that I completely ignored the possibility that I might, in fact, find some of myself there.” In this episode, Anna and Elissa talk about why it feels uncool to talk about liking motherhood, the ways caretaking can take from us, but also how it can fill us up and engender “moral transformation.” Plus, the economics of care, and what really valuing care in society would look like. Elissa's book is called When You Care: the Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others. She also wrote a piece last month in Slate called “It's Weird Times to Be a Happy Mother.” Are you a paid caregiver? We want to hear from you for a future listener episode. Tell us some things you've taken away from the experience – wild stories, observations about class, lessons about the way you want your own loved ones to be cared for. Send us your thoughts and stories at deathsexmoney@slate.com. Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elissa Strauss always knew she wanted to be a mother, but she also knew she didn't want motherhood to take over her personality. After all, she had spent years as a blogger making fun of anyone who took motherhood too seriously. She bemoaned the natural birth movement and people who made “mom friends.” Then Elissa had a son, and her view of caretaking started to shift. “I had put so much energy into figuring out how not to lose myself to caregiving,” Elissa writes in her new book, “that I completely ignored the possibility that I might, in fact, find some of myself there.” In this episode, Anna and Elissa talk about why it feels uncool to talk about liking motherhood, the ways caretaking can take from us, but also how it can fill us up and engender “moral transformation.” Plus, the economics of care, and what really valuing care in society would look like. Elissa's book is called When You Care: the Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others. She also wrote a piece last month in Slate called “It's Weird Times to Be a Happy Mother.” Are you a paid caregiver? We want to hear from you for a future listener episode. Tell us some things you've taken away from the experience – wild stories, observations about class, lessons about the way you want your own loved ones to be cared for. Send us your thoughts and stories at deathsexmoney@slate.com. Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elissa Strauss always knew she wanted to be a mother, but she also knew she didn't want motherhood to take over her personality. After all, she had spent years as a blogger making fun of anyone who took motherhood too seriously. She bemoaned the natural birth movement and people who made “mom friends.” Then Elissa had a son, and her view of caretaking started to shift. “I had put so much energy into figuring out how not to lose myself to caregiving,” Elissa writes in her new book, “that I completely ignored the possibility that I might, in fact, find some of myself there.” In this episode, Anna and Elissa talk about why it feels uncool to talk about liking motherhood, the ways caretaking can take from us, but also how it can fill us up and engender “moral transformation.” Plus, the economics of care, and what really valuing care in society would look like. Elissa's book is called When You Care: the Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others. She also wrote a piece last month in Slate called “It's Weird Times to Be a Happy Mother.” Are you a paid caregiver? We want to hear from you for a future listener episode. Tell us some things you've taken away from the experience – wild stories, observations about class, lessons about the way you want your own loved ones to be cared for. Send us your thoughts and stories at deathsexmoney@slate.com. Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elissa Strauss always knew she wanted to be a mother, but she also knew she didn't want motherhood to take over her personality. After all, she had spent years as a blogger making fun of anyone who took motherhood too seriously. She bemoaned the natural birth movement and people who made “mom friends.” Then Elissa had a son, and her view of caretaking started to shift. “I had put so much energy into figuring out how not to lose myself to caregiving,” Elissa writes in her new book, “that I completely ignored the possibility that I might, in fact, find some of myself there.” In this episode, Anna and Elissa talk about why it feels uncool to talk about liking motherhood, the ways caretaking can take from us, but also how it can fill us up and engender “moral transformation.” Plus, the economics of care, and what really valuing care in society would look like. Elissa's book is called When You Care: the Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others. She also wrote a piece last month in Slate called “It's Weird Times to Be a Happy Mother.” Are you a paid caregiver? We want to hear from you for a future listener episode. Tell us some things you've taken away from the experience – wild stories, observations about class, lessons about the way you want your own loved ones to be cared for. Send us your thoughts and stories at deathsexmoney@slate.com. Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elissa Strauss always knew she wanted to be a mother, but she also knew she didn't want motherhood to take over her personality. After all, she had spent years as a blogger making fun of anyone who took motherhood too seriously. She bemoaned the natural birth movement and people who made “mom friends.” Then Elissa had a son, and her view of caretaking started to shift. “I had put so much energy into figuring out how not to lose myself to caregiving,” Elissa writes in her new book, “that I completely ignored the possibility that I might, in fact, find some of myself there.” In this episode, Anna and Elissa talk about why it feels uncool to talk about liking motherhood, the ways caretaking can take from us, but also how it can fill us up and engender “moral transformation.” Plus, the economics of care, and what really valuing care in society would look like. Elissa's book is called When You Care: the Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others. She also wrote a piece last month in Slate called “It's Weird Times to Be a Happy Mother.” Are you a paid caregiver? We want to hear from you for a future listener episode. Tell us some things you've taken away from the experience – wild stories, observations about class, lessons about the way you want your own loved ones to be cared for. Send us your thoughts and stories at deathsexmoney@slate.com. Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"When We Care" by Elissa Strauss delves into the profound significance of caregiving in society, particularly for working women. Through meticulous research and poignant anecdotes, Strauss illuminates how care work, often undervalued and overlooked, serves as the backbone of our communities and economies. From childcare to eldercare, these responsibilities disproportionately fall on the shoulders of women, impacting their career trajectories and economic stability. The book highlights the alarming disparity between the vital role caregivers play and the lack of adequate support and recognition they receive. Citing staggering statistics, Strauss underscores the urgent need for societal and policy reforms to uplift caregivers, not only for the sake of gender equality but for the well-being of all. As we reckon with the essential nature of care in our lives, "When We Care" calls for a reevaluation of societal priorities and a reimagining of how we value and support those who provide care.For more, you can follow the show on:Instagram TikTok & Youtube!Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this enlightening episode of The Parenting 411, we sit down with Elissa Strauss, a celebrated journalist and author of the forthcoming book "When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others." Elissa unpacks the complexities and joys of motherhood, caregiving, and the cultural shifts needed to better support those who nurture. She challenges the outdated notion of "work-life balance" and advocates for a care-infused approach to feminism that opens new doors for everyone. From discussing how caregiving can be beneficial to our personal growth, to exploring the societal and cultural obstacles caregivers face, Elissa offers a fresh perspective on why caring work is undervalued and what we can gain by revaluing it. Tune in as we explore why parenthood might just be the most profound philosophy class you never took, and how shifting our view on care can lead to transformative changes in society.Learn more at https://www.elissastrauss.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's stay connected:Website: theparenting411.com IG: @the_parenting_411Facebook: The Parenting 411 YouTube: The Parenting 411
Elissa Strauss is a journalist who writes about caregiving as well as the politics and culture of parenthood—not parenting! She wants you to know she has no idea how you should be raising your children. For that matter, neither do I… Needless to say, don't listen to this podcast if you're looking for parenting advice, but if you want to learn how to care better, this is the episode for you. While I seem to care too much sometimes—I'm constantly having to tell myself not to care what others think—in our enlightening conversation, Elissa teaches me about a much healthier and necessary type of caring: caring for others. It's the topic of her first book, so she's an expert, and given the year we've all had, learning how to check in on and be there for others, seems to me to be even more important than it has ever been before.
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On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth revisit last week’s quarantine pod discussion and talk to Dr. Saskia Popescu about the risks of being in contact with another family during stay-at-home orders. Plus, LEGO Masters contestant Boone Langston joins to talk about awesome builds, the show and how kids can up their LEGO game. It’s our Everyone Is Fighting Now segment this week, and it’s for all ages. To listen to Everyone Is Fighting Now, zoom ahead to about 51:00. Or if you are listening to the Plus episode, go to 45:13. For Slate Plus, are some kids happier during quarantine? Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now to listen and support our work. Recommendations: Elizabeth recommends being on top of your Mother’s Day plans. If you need an idea, this questionnaire is a great, free project to do with your young ones. Jamilah recommends What's the Big Secret?: Talking about Sex with Girls and Boys by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown. Dan recommends Anomia, a card game similar to Scattergories on speed. Extra reading recommendations: You’re single. You live alone. Are you allowed to have a coronavirus buddy? By Sigal Samuel Why some kids are happier right now, and other unexpected effects of quarantine by Elissa Strauss. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today’s show, and give us ideas for what we should talk about in future episodes. Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week’s episode: Dan, Jamilah, and Elizabeth revisit last week’s quarantine pod discussion and talk to Dr. Saskia Popescu about the risks of being in contact with another family during stay-at-home orders. Plus, LEGO Masters contestant Boone Langston joins to talk about awesome builds, the show and how kids can up their LEGO game. It’s our Everyone Is Fighting Now segment this week, and it’s for all ages. To listen to Everyone Is Fighting Now, zoom ahead to about 51:00. Or if you are listening to the Plus episode, go to 45:13. For Slate Plus, are some kids happier during quarantine? Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now to listen and support our work. Recommendations: Elizabeth recommends being on top of your Mother’s Day plans. If you need an idea, this questionnaire is a great, free project to do with your young ones. Jamilah recommends What's the Big Secret?: Talking about Sex with Girls and Boys by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown. Dan recommends Anomia, a card game similar to Scattergories on speed. Extra reading recommendations: You’re single. You live alone. Are you allowed to have a coronavirus buddy? By Sigal Samuel Why some kids are happier right now, and other unexpected effects of quarantine by Elissa Strauss. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today’s show, and give us ideas for what we should talk about in future episodes. Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Springtime! Matzah! Saltwater! Sacrificial shank bones! To celebrate Passover, the dynamic duo at Call Your Mother talk with the dynamic duo behind Kveller's very own haggadah. Gabrielle Birkner and Elissa Strauss worked hard to make a haggadah that keeps kids and their parents jazzed and curious about the seder. Then, Marnie Fienberg discusses 2 For Seder, a program she launched to combat anti-Semitism and to honor her late mother-in-law, who was killed in Pittsburgh's Tree of Life shooting. Plus, Shannon's daughter makes a surprise appearance and divulges intel about that time her mom almost killed her. Happy Pesach! Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about 2 For Seder Check out the Kveller Haggadah Music: "Anna Banana" by Eaters "Fallen Stars" by Ketsa "Evidence Song" by The Good Lawdz (edited) "Voicemail" by Khronos Beats "Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan (ft. Habit Blcx)
Rebecca Lavoie and Gabriel Roth talk to Elissa Strauss about her article in Elle, "The Leftover Embryo Crisis", answer a question about dealing with friends whose kids don't get along with their kids, plus "Triumphs and Fails" and recommendations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rebecca Lavoie and Gabriel Roth talk to Elissa Strauss about her article in Elle, "The Leftover Embryo Crisis", answer a question about dealing with friends whose kids don't get along with their kids, plus "Triumphs and Fails" and recommendations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In which Brooke Berman and Elissa Strauss answer our questions and discuss the challenges facing mothers in the industry, the representation of motherhood in film and television, the need to politicize childcare, and the pitching process. Not included in the audio track: "We are finally at a time when motherhood is deemed worthy of art," says Elissa as she recommends some pretty great books: Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson Little Labors by Rivka Galchen On Immunity: An Inoculation by Eula Biss
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