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The endless tasks at home aren’t small—they’re the hidden strain on most relationships, quietly building stress, frustration, and resentment. 

It’s no secret that women often shoulder the majority of invisible work, from meal planning to school schedules to household upkeep, while trying to juggle careers and parenting.

In honor of Women’s History Month, I’m talking about things that matter to women—and this is at the top of the list. 

Eve Rodsky, creator of Fair Play, joins me to explain how to break the cycle of overwhelm, take full ownership of tasks, and share the load without guilt, nagging, or resentment. 

She walks through a practical system for boundaries, accountability, and communication that restores trust, strengthens partnerships, and makes running a home fair—and yes, actually possible—for real families.

Listen in to learn more :

[00:00] The Blueberries That Broke the Camel's Back

[02:00] Domestic Load – Invisible, Unequal, Unsustainable

[09:19] Run Your Home Like a World-Class Organization

[11:57] The Tooth Fairy Redemption Arc

[23:19] Minimum Standard of Care – Goodbye Weaponized Incompetence

In this episode, we are digging into how to build healthy relationships through clear boundaries, effective systems, and strong communication, why communication about the domestic load can feel when when it is important, the two essential elements of a successful relationship, the value of having tough conversations when emotions are low and thinking is clear, and how to start the conversation with your partner about sharing the domestic load.

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Being equal partners isn’t just a nice idea—it’s how marriage and family actually work.

John and I share what it took to get here: putting careers, expectations, and traditional roles on the table, figuring out who owns what at home, and finally treating each other like true teammates.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we talk about what equal partnership really looks like, why it matters for women and families, and how it changes the way you show up—for your spouse, your kids, and yourself.

Life Happens. Let’s Talk About It. 

Listen in to learn more : 

0:00:00] – Spousal Equity Is a Unicorn—But Possible

[0:05:44] – How the 1950s Broke Both Men and Women

[0:10:10] – Following Her Career, Not the Script

[0:21:07] – The Real Fight: Who Does What at Home?

[0:18:54] – Ditch ‘Breadwinner’—We’re Just Partners

In this episode, we are diving into the importance of being a supportive partner, supporting your partner in career changes, how taking risks together can strengthen your relationship, the impact of traditional gender roles on men and women, and a proven method for sharing household responsibilities that has been a lifesaver. 

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Life has a way of catching up with you.

I’ve lost both of my parents. And last year, after the loss of my mom, I found myself in a really dark place. I was still showing up for life—but underneath it all, something wasn’t right. John (my husband) was the one who finally said it: it might be time to talk to someone.

So I did.

In this conversation, John and I  talk about why I went to therapy, the stigma that still surrounds it, and what happens when we avoid processing what life hands us.

Because if you don’t process grief, you carry it. Most of us are dragging around a U-Haul of unprocessed pain without even realizing it—and it eventually shows up somewhere: in our moods, our reactions, our relationships, even our performance.

In honor of Women’s History Month, this episode highlights a topic that matters deeply for women: making space to process loss, grief, and the pressures we carry every day.

We also talk about how to find the right therapist, why therapy isn’t just for when life falls apart, and how it helped me walk through the anniversary of my parents’ deaths.

Your body is designed to process what life brings you. But it can’t do that work if we never slow down long enough to face it.

Life Happens. Let’s Talk About It. 

Listen to learn more : [0:00:00] Therapy Isn’t Just for “When Life Falls Apart.”

[0:04:19] Midlife, Hormones, and the Hidden Weight of Women’s Grief

[0:08:29] How to Actually Find the Right Therapist (and Advocate for Yourself)

[0:12:21] Metabolizing Grief: Turning U-Hauls of Pain into Rituals of Remembrance

[0:19:58] Therapy as Lifelong Maintenance, Not a One-Time Fix

In this episode, we are digging into changing the stigma around therapy, how to find the right therapist and why that matters, the impact of unprocessed emotions, what to expect during your first therapy appointment, practical ways to process grief and loss, being honest about your needs, and the importance of caring for your mental and emotional health. 

Listen to Paula’s episodes on Grief/Loss:

Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4

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GLP-1s—Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound—are everywhere right now. And so is the debate. Some people call it a breakthrough. Others say it’s cheating.

So let’s talk about it.

In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience taking a GLP-1 as a 50-year-old woman navigating perimenopause, inflammation, and a body that suddenly stopped responding to all the things that used to work.

My CARRY Media colleague Kristen White joins me to ask the questions so many women are asking privately: What are the side effects? Does it actually work? And what happens when you stop?

It’s also Women’s History Month, and all March long, we’re talking about the issues that matter to women.

No hype. No shame. Just an honest conversation about women’s health—and what I’ve learned so far.

Life Happens. Let’s Talk About it. 

Listen in to learn more :

[0:04:58] "GLP-1s Aren’t Cheating—They’re a Tool."

[0:05:30] "Doing ‘All the Right Things’ but Still Struggling."

[0:14:18] "Slow, Steady Weight Loss and Inflammation Down."

[0:19:35] "Muscle Loss Is the Biggest GLP-1 Red Flag."

[0:18:30] "Protein and Heavy Lifting Are Non‑Negotiable."

In this episode, we are diving into my personal experience with GLP-1s, why I share my experiences publicly, the stigma associated with GLP-1 medications and other weight loss drugs, benefits of GLP-1s in addition to weight loss, negative side effects of GLP-1s, practical ways to balance the risks and benefits of GLP-1 medications, having healthy expectations about weight loss, and two habits to focus on if you use a GLP-1.

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Welcome to "The Paula Faris Show", where life happens, so let’s talk about it!

Join Emmy-award-winning journalist Paula Faris as she brings you candid conversations to help you live your best life. From personal journeys to societal issues, Paula talks to guests from all walks of life.

Tune in to explore the unfiltered truths, inspiring moments, and thought-provoking discussions that make us human.

It's time to dig deep, laugh, cry, and most importantly, let's talk about it.
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