Rephonic
Artwork for Equal-ish
Fatherhood
Paternity Leave
Parenting
Gender Equality
Mental Load
Gender Roles
Cognitive Labor
Mental Health
Maternal Gatekeeping
Motherhood
Emotional Labor
Work-Life Balance
Household Equality
Dope Black Dads
Parental Leave
Maternal Mental Health
Co-Parenting
Gatekeeping
Paternal Mental Health
Parenthood

Equal-ish is all about that precise intersection of parenthood, work, and being in a relationship. This funny, wonderful, messy, frustrating process is possible - but not easy! Join Kate Mangino and Rachel Childs every week to help you find your equal-ish household balance.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes16Founded3 months ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Kids & FamilyParenting

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Equal-ish

Latest Episodes

Today Kate and Rachel talk to psychotherapist Sarah Fishburn-Roberts to explore the distinctions and intersections between couples therapy, coaching and facilitation - and when to reach out for extra support.

(Spoiler alert - we all need it. And th... more

Using father’s mental health as a starting point, Dr Fisher emphasized that it is really the “family system” that requires our attention. Kate & Rachel love this, and devote today’s coaching edit to go deeper into what family system caretaking looks ... more

Pregnancy and birth should be all about mom, right? Well - no, not really. In this episode Kate and Rachel talk to Dr. Sheehan Fisher from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr Fisher is a paternal mental health specialist - and a... more

We’re told the UK has paternity leave, but the reality for families says otherwise. Kate and Rachel reflect on what George Gabriel, co-founder of the Dad Shift, shared about how outdated systems, mixed messages and cultural norms are holding dads bac... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Everything Happens with Kate Bowler
Everything Happens with Kate BowlerEverything Happens Studios
We Can Do Hard Things
We Can Do Hard ThingsTreat Media and Glennon Doyle
The Daily
The DailyThe New York Times

Recent Guests

Dr. Sheehan Fisher
Associate professor at Northwestern University specializing in paternal mental health
Northwestern University
Episode: Ep 14: Why we need to talk about paternal emotional health. (Yep, you read that right.)
George Gabriel
Co-founder of The Dadshift
The Dadshift
Episode: Ep 12: Welcome to fatherhood. Spectacularly de-skilled, unsupported and ill-equipped.
Dr. Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan
Professor of psychology at The Ohio State University, expert on co-parenting and father-child relationships.
The Ohio State University
Episode: Ep 10: The dangerous trap of maternal gate-keeping… and how to open the gate for good.
Dr. Allison Daminger
Assistant Professor of Sociology at UW-Madison and author of the book What's on Her Mind?
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Episode: Ep 8: The feelings behind household cognitive labor
Marvyn Harrison
Founder of Dope Black Dads, a platform exploring fatherhood and redefining masculinity.
Dope Black Dads
Episode: Ep 6: Fatherhood isn’t easy, either.
Dr. Molly Millwood
Licensed clinical psychologist and author of To Have and To Hold
Episode: Ep 2: Children change everything! Learning pains and getting to somewhere better with Molly Millwood
Zach Watson
Mental load influencer.
Episode: Ep 1: Equal-ish. A new approach to your parenting balance

Hosts

Kate Mangino
Co-host and a writer and researcher focused on gender equality at home.
Rachel Childs
Co-host and founder of Parents That Work.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Can't go wrong with Kate and Rachel

    An incredibly useful podcast for couples. I especially enjoyed the episode with Marvyn from Dope Black Dads. Looking forward to more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Relationscapes
    United States22 days ago
  • Sharing the caring means you really care

    Equality at starts with equality at home. Great listen for how to do just that, and make your marriage strong in the process!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Center for Women in Business
    United Statesa month ago
  • 100% recommend

    These are the conversations we need to be having. If you are a working parent taking small steps towards dividing mental and physical labor in the home, listen in. The practical steps and real challenges are elevated. Thank you Rachel and Kate for taking this on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Runloveplay
    United Statesa month ago
  • Insightful, practical and well worth a listen

    These podcasts are excellent and a must-listen for any person trying to figure out how to parent whilst maintaining a healthy relationship. The cognitive labor episode particularly hit home.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EFB25
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • My favorite podcast

    Kate and Rachael have great chemistry. I especially like the coaching edits … they give such great practical advice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nabub76
    United States2 months ago

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 14: Why we need to talk about paternal emotional health. (Yep, you read that right.)
Q: Can you explain why it's important to consider father involvement in perinatal health?
It's crucial because historically the focus has been on maternal health, ignoring the father's role and how their involvement affects the family unit and maternal mental health.
Ep 12: Welcome to fatherhood. Spectacularly de-skilled, unsupported and ill-equipped.
Q: How can fathers build parenting skills without parental leave?
Gabriel suggests finding solo caregiving time and engaging actively in routines to foster growth and confidence in parenting.
Ep 12: Welcome to fatherhood. Spectacularly de-skilled, unsupported and ill-equipped.
Q: What challenges have you faced, and how are you addressing them?
Gabriel delineates the economic concerns and cultural pushback surrounding paternity leave, emphasizing that support for men and a shift in narrative around caregiving is essential.
Ep 11: The Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan coaching edit: open the gate!
Q: How can we better understand gatekeeping in our relationship?
We should acknowledge that gatekeeping can happen between both parents and discuss its impact openly, fostering awareness and communication.
Ep 8: The feelings behind household cognitive labor
Q: What did you find about same-sex and queer couples?
Many queer couples are also imbalanced, but the nature of the imbalance differs, often with them being closer together in terms of equality compared to different-gender couples.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Equal-ish

What is Equal-ish about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The podcast addresses the intricate balance of parenthood, work, and relationships, focusing on how to navigate the challenges and joys of these intertwined aspects of life. Conversations often highlight themes such as gender equality, household management, emotional labor, and the dynamics of partners in parenting. Each episode appears to provide practical insights and strategies for achieving a balanced home life, often featuring expert guests who share their experiences and perspectives on modern parenting and relationships. Listeners can expect a mix of humor and real-life struggles, making this show relatable for those seeking meaningful discussions around family dynamics.

Where can I find podcast stats for Equal-ish?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Equal-ish. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Equal-ish and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Equal-ish get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Equal-ish, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Equal-ish?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Equal-ish, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Equal-ish have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Equal-ish has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Equal-ish?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Equal-ish:

1. The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
2. Everything Happens with Kate Bowler
3. We Can Do Hard Things
4. The Daily
5. Good Hang with Amy Poehler

How many episodes of Equal-ish are there?

Equal-ish launched 3 months ago and published 16 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Equal-ish?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Equal-ish?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Equal-ish from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Equal-ish?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Equal-ish. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Equal-ish?

Recent guests on Equal-ish include:

1. Dr. Sheehan Fisher
2. George Gabriel
3. Dr. Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan
4. Dr. Allison Daminger
5. Marvyn Harrison
6. Dr. Molly Millwood
7. Zach Watson

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days