In this episode of Mastering Fair Play: A Guide to Household Equality, hosts Matthew and Carly share their personal journey of discovering Eve Rodsky's transformative book, Fair Play. Join them as they candidly discuss the challenges they faced in managing their family workload, especially after the arrival of their baby.

Matthew and Carly open up about the common fights and frustrations that arose from an unbalanced division of household tasks and mental load. They delve into the specific struggles that many couples face, shedding light on how these issues can strain even the strongest relationships.

Listeners will gain valuable insights as Matthew and Carly reveal how Fair Play provided them with practical solutions to achieve household equality. They explain the Fair Play system's key principles and how implementing them has brought harmony and balance to their home.

Whether you're navigating the demands of a growing family or seeking to improve your partnership, this episode offers actionable advice and relatable stories to help you master the art of fair play in your own household. Tune in to learn how to create a more equitable and peaceful domestic life with tips and strategies that work.

0:00 Intro & New Set-up
01:10 Wild News
02:02 Sober Wedding
04:36 Family Workload & Fair Share
06:10 When the Fighting Ramped Up
07:12 Common ‘Misunderstandings’
12:25 Finding a Solution with FairPlay
16:35 Matthew’s Examples
21:20 100 Activities
23:05 Gender Roles
26:25 The List of Tasks
27:38 Who Holds the Cards
30:28 Redistributing the Cards

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In this episode, we dive deep into our journey of moving from the city life of London to the serene english countryside. We share the best parts and the challenges, balancing our professional lives, and creating a lifestyle that suits our growing family. From the initial decision to leave London, navigating work-from-home setups, to the surprising benefits of countryside living, we cover it all.

Join us as we discuss:

• The factors influencing our decision to move
• The pros and cons of city versus countryside living
• How the countryside has impacted our lifestyle and well-being
• The practicalities of finding and renovating a house
• Our future plans and priorities, including the dream of living by the water

Whether you're contemplating a similar move or simply curious about life outside the city, this episode offers insights and honest reflections on making a major life change.

Episode Summary:

0:00 Intro & Caravan Talk

01:20 City to Countryside

02:20 Leaving London (and Canada)

08:22 But What About Work?

12:13 Countryside vs City, the Pros & Cons

21:13 Our Forever Location?

22:30 The Big List

26:30 Competing Priorities

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In today’s solo episode, Carly shares her personal experiences and insights on how to make pregnancy and postpartum a time to thrive.

This episode offers practical tips, focusing on how to cultivate positivity about your self image and also find time for exercise, meditation and self care. Carly discusses her journey from battling body image issues to embracing a much healthier mindset through pregnancy and postpartum. Also talking about key changes in diet and exercise that helped reach her goals.

This episode offers practical tips for new moms, focusing on how to cultivate positivity, find time for self-care, and build a supportive postpartum routine. Whether you're expecting, a new mom, or years into your parenting journey, this discussion provides valuable takeaways to uplift and inspire.

00:00 - 1:39 Intro from the caravan

01:40 - 2:33 Pregnancy & Postpartum Journey

2:34 - 10:01 Pregnancy, Mindset & Self-love

10:02 - 17:47 Postpartum & Fitting It In

17:48 - 24:03 Levelling Up

24:04 - 25:53 Consistency & Daily Habits

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