Paige Connell: Pretty Furious About the Burdens of the Modern Woman, Gender Equity, & Invisible Labor

Paige Connell joins hosts Mallory Hagan and Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett on Pretty Furious to discuss invisible labor, equity in the home, the value of unpaid labor, and financial independence. 

00:00 Introduction and Headlines

02:23 Desires and Fears of Parenthood in Today's America

05:18 Beauty Products and Self-Care Rituals

07:31 Headlines on Women's Health and Reproductive Rights

11:18 Interview with Paige Connell on Motherhood and Equity

12:10 The Outrage of Silenced Voices

14:31 The Struggles of Parental Leave

17:04 Navigating Gender Roles in Parenting

19:34 The Mental Load in Relationships

21:24 Communicating the Invisible Labor

23:14 The Value of Unpaid Labor

25:27 Financial Independence and Security

28:04 Expectations and Standards in Household Tasks

29:40 The Importance of Shared Responsibilities

36:49 Financial Independence and Marriage

38:23 The Evolving Role of Women

40:29 The Burden of Modern Expectations

42:23 Communication in Relationships

45:34 Fury or Fun: A Lighthearted Segment

*This episode was recorded on February 24, 2025 and aired on March 3, 2025. 

Pretty Furious Pod is hosted by Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett and Mallory Hagan. Our mission is to validate women, challenge societal norms, and drive conversation about newsworthy topics plaguing the modern woman’s world. Through impactful conversations and humor, we aim to inspire our audience to use the most powerful force in the world to drive meaningful change: their fury.

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This Week’s Product Mentions: 

Fair Play Game/Documentary: 

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Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream:

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Ice Rollers

Kitsch Roller:

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Skinny Confidential “Hot Mess” Roller: 

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Paige’s Water Bottle: 

https://owalalife.com/collections/all?srsltid=AfmBOooVAaQd2j1Us8DmmVN9Dt_FJ353fyHVK1CHw_B0s5OZx1VF6T3b