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Back to EpisodesBalancing Cognitive Labor- Episode #774
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Cathy and Todd discuss cognitive labor, which is the mental effort and worry of anticipating needs, considering options, making decisions, and tracking progress in the home and with kids. They explore how it’s connected to emotional and invisible labor and stress the importance of ongoing discussions to reduce resentment and ensure everyone feels seen and understood.
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Other Emotional Labor Podcasts
- Women Aren’t Nags, We’re Fed Up- Podcast #495
- Real-Time Emotional Labor- Podcast #440
- Emotional Labor is an Unpaid Job- Podcast #405
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