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! Check us out on Subs
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Laura Danger and Crystal Britt hosts Time to Lean, a society show with 131 episodes published.
what can we learn when we revisit couples therapy classics?
Apr 10, 202650mEp. 130S1
Have you heard of the Gottman Institute? The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is a wildly popular relationship book and it has plenty of fantastic insights. However, some of the research and case studies could u
In this episode, we share a "candid" video from a couple who are having a serious convo in a #couplescomedy tone. We unpack emotional attunement, family dynamics and the impact of social media on all of us. Mentioned in
when does modeling better balance become capitalizing on the issue of inequity?
Nov 26, 20251h 2mEp. 128S1
In this episode, we explore the line between sharing personal growth and capitalizing on the widespread normalization of inequity. When does modeling a more equitable division of labor go from influencing a cultural shif
In this episode, Crystal and Laura discuss an IG reel sent to us from a listener. Do men need to be tricked into going to therapy? What are some things that keep them from going? How do you even go about picking a therap
if i have to ask you to invite me, is it REALLY an invitation?
Sep 24, 20251h 0mEp. 126S1
In this episode, Laura and Crystal chat about a clip from the movie Knocked Up where Leslie Mann confronts Paul Rudd about his dishonesty around how he's been using his time. We cover invisible labor, insidious inequity,
i asked for two, but he got me one—am i supposed to be okay with less... everyday... for the rest of my life?
Sep 10, 202546mEp. 125S1
In this episode, we discuss a viral thread where a woman describes a metaphor for her entire relationship: a situation where she asked for more and was expected to be satisfied with less. We talk: self-sacrifice, relatio
is it funny to have to be begged to do the dishes?
Aug 13, 202551mEp. 124S1
In this episode, Crystal and Laura talk about a viral video that makes light of the dynamic of "nagging". Join us as we consider not just what happens when you "ask a man to do the dishes", but what the jokes of the #cou
In this episode, Laura and Crystal discuss the 2019 Netflix film, ‘Marriage Story,’ which starred Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson. A popular clip is circulating on social media again and made us wonder: with all the p
would you leave someone on read for being too available?
Jul 30, 202534mEp. 122S1
This week, we’re digging into a few clips from @leftonread_show that had us feeling things! We talk about what it means to be “cool" and whether or not the host's advice to play hard to get is ACTUALLY good advice. A lig
can an unfinished painting cause you to question everything?
Jul 23, 202516mEp. 121S1
This is a weird one. Crystal has been slammed and Laura couldn't get a painting out of her head, so she decided to write(and read) about it. In this episode, Laura reads something she wrote about an unfinished painting o
is it fair to feel upset if i ask for help and your response isn't eager?
Jul 16, 20251h 1mEp. 120S1
In this episode, we talk about how vulnerable it can feel to name a need, the weight of perceived pushback, and how quickly it can spiral. We dig into what we call the nag paradox—that toxic loop of asking, resisting, es
what happens if they ask how they can help, then don't like my answer?
Jul 10, 202553mEp. 119S1
A listener sent us a video that hit a nerve: a husband asks his overwhelmed wife how he can help, then resists the very thing she asks for. In this episode, we unpack what’s really going on in moments like these. We talk
if i step back, let him “rise” to leadership, and comment HUBBY on this post, will my partner finally make his own damn list?
Jul 2, 20251h 12mEp. 118S1
This week, we look at a viral influencer’s take on why men don’t step up at home. He's just one of many creators who exist in the genre of “relationship advice” whose content insidiously blames women for their partner’s
am i the a-hole for making us late when i was doing all the housework?
Jun 25, 202551mEp. 117S1
This week Crystal and Laura discuss the challenges of care work, societal expectations of default partners, and the internet's attempts at poking fun at these dynamics. Spoiler alert: we don't think it's funny. We analyz
In this episode, Laura and Crystal discuss planning ahead when one partner takes on a new task--should you make contingency plans just in case they mess it up? Mentioned in This Episode: Fight Right by the Gottmans Like
In this episode, Laura and Crystal discuss a clip from the popular Showtime show, “Couples Therapy,” where a pair of clients discuss incompetence, ability, and blame. Disclaimer: Time to Lean is an educational and conver
In this episode, Crystal and Laura discuss the importance of positive language in gardening, the joy of birding through apps, and the impact of social media on relationship dynamics. The conversation delves into parentin
This week, Crystal presents a new study that claims handling home life well can boost your work performance. We dig into what’s really being said(and what’s not), why the framing matters, and how corporate culture keeps
both parents forgot the diapers, so why is it called a "mom fail"?
May 21, 20251h 4mEp. 112S1
Why is it that we blame the mom when something kid-related falls through the cracks? In this episode, Laura and Crystal discuss double standards in gendered expectations, the way that clear communication can prevent rese
Is the point of feminism to become a power mom/CEO powerhouse? (spoiler alert: BIG no). In this episode, Laura and Crystal discuss why the new branding of feminism misses the mark by a w i d e margin. Mentioned in this e
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Who is the host of Time to Lean?
Time to Lean is hosted by Laura Danger and Crystal Britt. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 131 episodes.
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Time to Lean has published 131 episodes.
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Time to Lean regularly covers society, culture, relationships. It sits in the society category, with a culture focus.
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