8: Mothering and embracing our roles as caregivers | Angela Garbes

Most people believe giving birth to a child is what makes you a Mother, but according to Angela Garbes, the role of "mothering" is far more expansive and should be more inclusive of everyone who takes part in providing care for others. Angela Garbes, is the author of several books; notably the bestselling Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change.  NPR and The New Yorker considered it one of the best books of 2022 and she's been featured on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, NPRs Fresh Air, ABC News and more. She joins hosts Julien and Kiersten Saunder to have a conversation about what "mothering" means, the evolution of women in the workplace, the importance of a federally mandated family leave policy and how a universal basic income [UBI] would improve the lives of working families and caregivers. They also discuss the importance of finding and nurturing community as a mechanism to becoming a better caregiver and how our work lives affect our marriages.

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