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Time to Lean
Laura Danger and Crystal Britt
Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 125

On the Time to Lean podcast with Laura Danger and Crystal Britt, we dig into the often-overlooked realities of domestic labor, care work, and household inequity. Through sharp cultural critiques and discussions on trending topics, we explore the systemic issues that shape our homes and lives. In each weekly episode, we tackle the topics that impact our lives, challenge the status quo, and uncover the hidden dynamics that influence how we live and work. Join us as we make time to lean into these crucial conversations and advocate for the value of the work that truly keeps the world turning.
Laura, @thatdarnchat, is an educator and advocate. Crystal Britt, @itscrystalbritt, is a coach and licensed therapist in California. Find us on IG or join us on Patreon @ timetoleanpod for Ad-Free episodes, resources, book clubs, weekly virtual meet-ups and so much more!
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am I the a-hole for divorcing over tightened lids?
Season 1 · Episode 78
mercredi 4 septembre 2024 • Duration 01:14:20
This week's episode, we cover an absolutely WILD RIDE of an Am I The Asshole where a woman runs to the internet to ask if she's the asshole for divorcing her husband over lids that are too tight. This may be a spoiler... but in this episode, we also delve into the topic of GASLIGHTING!!
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Wikihow resource on gaslighting
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Domestic Violence Resources
Please note: We are not your doctors. None of what we say should be considered a replacement for therapy. :)
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how is care the highest form of capitalism? an interview with Toi Smith
Season 1 · Episode 77
mercredi 28 août 2024 • Duration 51:44
In this episode, Laura and Crystal are joined by Toi Smith to discuss capitalism, motherhood, and collective liberation. How are they related, and how do we see them affect our day-to-day as we provide care in our homes?
Toi Marie Smith is a growth and impact strategist whose work centers on doing life, business, and motherhood differently. She works with people whose work is countercultural, liberatory, and revolutionary in nature...or people who desire and are committed to moving their work or lives in that direction. You can find Toi @toimarie on Instagram and at ToiMarie.com.
Care: The Highest Stage of Capitalism
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how can we get the whole family to see the work?
Season 1 · Episode 68
mercredi 26 juin 2024 • Duration 44:50
In this week's episode, we discuss how we can course-correct when balance arrives, but the perception of it is still skewed. What work is being noticed? What is being ignored? What can we do to shift the narrative, especially with kids?
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Referenced in the episode:
Releasing the Mother Load by Erica Djossa
Parenting Beyond Power by Jen Lumanlan
Download resources and read more from Crystal and Laura here!
Have a domestic dilemma or question? Leave us a message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/timetolean OR DM us on IG @timetoleanpod
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Domestic Violence Resources
One of us is a therapist, but not YOUR therapist--nothing in this podcast is meant to be a replacement for individual therapy. If you have concerns or an emergency, contact 911 for help.
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is it "over-packing" or is it making sure we have a good time?
Season 1 · Episode 67
mercredi 19 juin 2024 • Duration 55:31
In this week's episode, we discuss the challenges of packing! Why do we pack what we pack? What goes into the process, and why? Packing is a task that's full to the brim with care, consideration, and preparation. A well-planned, well-packed trip means everyone has a better time.
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Download resources and read more from Crystal and Laura here!
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Domestic Violence Resources
One of us is a therapist, but not YOUR therapist--nothing in this podcast is meant to be a replacement for individual therapy. If you have concerns or an emergency, contact 911 for help.
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RE-RELEASE: someone on the internet said screens were BAD, is that true? with the Gamer Educator!
Season 1 · Episode 66
mercredi 12 juin 2024 • Duration 50:31
Ash Brandin, @thegamereducator, joins Laura and Crystal to talk about the nuances surrounding screens. A video recently went viral on Tiktok where a creator made some serious claims about the harms of screens. Ash chats with us about how you can set boundaries around screens, how screens can be tools and who's really to blame for the significant role they play in our lives. Ash creates amazing content on their IG page. Go check their website out here!
Have a domestic dilemma or question? Leave us a message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/timetolean OR DM us on IG @timetoleanpod
Follow Laura on social media @thatdarnchat
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Domestic Violence Resources
Interested in learning more about Fair Play? You can check out the book here or check out this youtube video!
Please note: We are not your doctors. None of what we say should be considered a replacement for therapy. :)
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what if my needs are making him want to crawl out of his skin?
Season 1 · Episode 65
mercredi 5 juin 2024 • Duration 41:42
In this episode, Crystal and Laura discuss a listener question. She had a friend to visit for a few days and it ended very poorly. What is she supposed to do if she's dying for connection and the way she's getting those needs met are making him a bit miserable?
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Download resources and read more from Crystal and Laura here!
Have a domestic dilemma or question? Leave us a message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/timetolean OR DM us on IG @timetoleanpod
Follow Time to Lean on social media @timetoleanpod
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Domestic Violence Resources
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isn't that just called being a mom?
Season 1 · Episode 64
mercredi 29 mai 2024 • Duration 50:54
In this episode, Laura and Crystal dive into executive function, anxiety spirals and the complicated space of trying to emotionally regulate as a parent with your emotionally dysregulated kids.
Download resources and read more from Crystal and Laura here!
Have a domestic dilemma or question? Leave us a message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/timetolean OR DM us on IG @timetoleanpod
Follow Time to Lean on social media @timetoleanpod
Follow Laura on social media @thatdarnchat
Follow Crystal on social media @itscrystalbritt
Domestic Violence Resources
One of us is a therapist, but not YOUR therapist--nothing in this podcast is meant to be a replacement for individual therapy. If you have concerns or an emergency, contact 911 for help.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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is the diabolical lie that we can work or stay home?
Season 1 · Episode 63
mercredi 22 mai 2024 • Duration 59:47
In this episode, Crystal and Laura discuss the speech Kansas City Chiefs kicker, Harrison Butker, gave at a Catholic university's commencement ceremony. In it, he states that women have been "diabolically lied to," and we agree, but not in the way you think.
You can read the full text of Butker's speech here!
Listen to Black Disability Politics here!
Download resources and read more from Crystal and Laura here!
Have a domestic dilemma or question? Leave us a message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/timetolean OR DM us on IG @timetoleanpod
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Domestic Violence Resources
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are "boy rooms" really all that messy?
Season 1 · Episode 62
mercredi 15 mai 2024 • Duration 56:32
In this episode, Laura and Crystal talk about "Boy Room", a show by Rachel Coster. It's an Instagram series that explores the messy and often disturbing world of boy bedrooms in New York City. Comedian Rachel Coster interviews men in their 20s and 30s about their messy living spaces. The rooms are filled with clutter, trash, and filth. The videos have gained a large following and have sparked discussions about messy habits, gender stereotypes, and the dynamics of relationships.
Answer our prompt. Do you think these videos are FUNNY or SAD?
You can read about Boy Room here!
You can get your own copy of All About Love by bell hooks for your side table here!
Download resources and read more from Crystal and Laura here!
Have a domestic dilemma or question? Leave us a message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/timetolean OR DM us on IG @timetoleanpod
Follow Time to Lean on social media @timetoleanpod
Follow Laura on social media @thatdarnchat
Follow Crystal on social media @itscrystalbritt
Domestic Violence Resources
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the best part about being a dad is not being a mom.
mercredi 8 mai 2024 • Duration 53:05
In this episode, we hear a clip from a podcast where a man VERY PROUDLY explains that he only changes diapers if he's in a good mood, doesn't wake up with the babies during the night and acts like a child. We talk about the importance of reciprocity and the value of care.
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Mentioned:
Disability Intimacy, edited by Alice Wong
We Do This Til We Free Us by Miriame Kaba
Constellations of Care by Cindy Barukh Milstein
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Data on parenting!More Data on Parenting!
You can find us on Patreon!
Download resources and read more from Crystal and Laura here!
Have a domestic dilemma or question? Leave us a message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/timetolean OR DM us on IG @timetoleanpod
Follow Time to Lean on social media @timetoleanpod
Follow Laura on social media @thatdarnchat
Follow Crystal on social media @itscrystalbritt
Domestic Violence Resources
Please note: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes. We are not your doctors. None of what we say should be considered a replacement for therapy.
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