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.
Equal-ish
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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.
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July 21, 2026
Ep 48: The men we raise, the partners we become: Why vulnerability still feels unsafe. An interview with Stephen Blumenthal.
<p>From childhood, many boys are taught to be tough, independent and resilient. What is the cost of the lessons they’re taught? </p><p>In this episode of Equal-ish, psychotherapist Stephen Blumenthal explores why so many men struggle to express vulnerability, seek help, or even recognise when they're suffering. Drawing on decades of experience working with men, Stephen explains how shame, biology, culture and early attachment all shape the way men experience emotions and relationships.</p><p>Together, Rachel, Kate and Stephen unpack why fatherhood often feels less clearly defined than motherhood, why talking therapies can unintentionally miss men's needs, and how creating a genuine sense of safeness rather than simply telling people to "open up" could transform relationships.</p><p>This is a thoughtful conversation about imperfection, intimacy, emotional connection and why equal partnerships aren't built by having all the answers they're built by creating spaces where both people feel safe enough to be themselves.</p><p>Subscribe to Equal-ish on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to be the first to hear the coaching edit from our interview. </p><p>Meet Stephen Blumenthal: https://stephenblumenthal.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Guardian article: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jan/30/why-men-resist-therapy-mental-health-problems"><u>‘They’re taught that showing feelings is shameful’: eight reasons men don’t go to therapy – and why they should</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to buy your copy of <a href="https://www.kawashington.com/midstream"><u>Kate Washington’s </u>Midstream: A Life Remade in 50 Swims</a></p><p>Find out more about your hosts <a href="https://katemangino.com/"><u>Kate Mangino</u></a> and <a href="https://www.parentsthatwork.co.uk/"><u>Rachel Childs</u></a>. Contact us with your feedback and future podcast ideas: equalishpod@gmail.com </p><p><br></p>
July 15, 2026
Ep 47: The empty nest myth: What happens when they come back? An interview with Deborah Porter.
<p>Everyone talks about the sleepless nights of having babies. Almost no one talks about what happens when your children become adults.</p><p>In this episode of Equal-ish, Rachel Childs and Kate Mangino speak with workplace parenting consultant Deborah Porter about one of the least discussed stages of family life: when adult children move back home.</p><p>Whether it's rising living costs, an impossible housing market, career uncertainty or simply needing a reset, more young adults are returning home than ever before. But while parents often expect life to get easier once children leave, many discover that the mental load simply changes shape.</p><p>Deborah shares why parents need to stop seeing this as a "failure to launch" and instead view it as an opportunity to help young adults relaunch successfully. She explores why default parenting often continues long after childhood, how rescuing can unintentionally hold children back, and why every birthday should be an opportunity to hand a little more responsibility back to your child.</p><p>This is a conversation about boundaries, identity, parenting with intention, and learning that sometimes the greatest act of love is stepping back rather than stepping in. </p><p>Subscribe to Equal-ish on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to be the first to hear the coaching edit from our interview. </p><p>Meet Deborah: <a href="http://www.deborahporter.net/"><u>www.deborahporter.net</u></a></p><p>Find out more about your hosts <a href="https://katemangino.com/"><u>Kate Mangino</u></a> and <a href="https://www.parentsthatwork.co.uk/"><u>Rachel Childs</u></a>.</p><p><br></p>
July 8, 2026
Ep 46: Leadership, ego and the hidden forces shaping family life. An interview with Nick Shackleton-Jones
<p>Meet <a href="https://katemangino.com/"><u>Kate Mangino</u></a> @kate_mangino and <a href="https://www.parentsthatwork.co.uk/"><u>Rachel Childs</u></a> @parents_that_work.</p><p>Everyone says they want more equal partnerships. So why do so many couples still end up falling into traditional roles?</p><p>In this thought-provoking conversation, organisational psychologist and behaviour change expert and author of How We Learn, Nick Shackleton-Jones explores the invisible forces that shape how we work and lead. From the surprising psychology behind return-to-office mandates to why workplace cultures continue to disadvantage caregivers, Nick challenges many of the assumptions we've accepted as "normal."</p><p>Together, we explore why information alone rarely changes behaviour, why emotions drive lasting change far more than logic, and what organisations and families can learn from human-centred design.</p><p>We also dive into the future of AI, the hidden biases built into technology, why younger generations are rejecting outdated definitions of success, and how leadership culture continues to influence equality at home.</p><p>Follow Nick’s TikTok musings <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@shackletonjones"><u>@shackletonjones</u></a> or find out more about his work <a href="https://shackleton-consulting.com/"><u>shackleton-consulting.com/</u></a> </p><p><br></p><p>This episode is proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Midstream-Life-Remade-50-Swims/dp/080702354X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SBQVLI2MZK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YuY6zTdTICfBZyD6yinS4g.tTEARMp4M1xw44l8tCaM1CoPd3KPGnYjexqR-tCQrm8&dib_tag=se&keywords=midstream+kate+washington&qid=1783225095&sprefix=midstream+kate%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1">Midstream: A Life Remade in 50 Swims</a> by Kate Washington</p><p><br></p>
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