EP 73 Understanding Emotional Labor, with author Rose Hackman

Rose Hackman’s research and writings about “emotional labor”, an invisible, devalued, feminized, and yet essential form of work — seeks to drastically reframe our view of women, work, and the nature of persistent inequality.

In this episode, Rose and I chat about how to increase your awareness of emotional labor, offload some of it, and what role men play in it.

Show Notes

(02:35) Defining emotional labor

(05:50) Breaking down examples of emotional labor

(09:31) The burden of pretending to be authentic

(12:02) What about the men? Men and emotional labor

(15:53) Self-imposed obligations and creating space for your partner to step in

(20:07) Understanding the dynamics between masculine and feminine energy

(24:14) Gender roles have evolved in the context of modern times

(24:59) Some practical solutions for bridging the gap

(28:32) The consequences of dropping emotional labor at work

(31:02) The phenomenon of revenge time

Rose’s links:

Website: rosehackman.com

IG @rose.hackwoman

Books: Emotional Labor