Until It's Fixed

One Thing Today: Talking Trash

EPISODE SUMMARY:Research shows that women spend 32 hours per week on childcare and housework compared to just 18 hours for men.* Special guest Eve Rodsky, bestselling author of Fair Play, attorney, and activist, translates this stat to real life by talking trash — literally. She illustrates how a simple task like taking out the garbage led to conflict with her husband, and offers one thing you can do today to have an honest and productive conversation about household chores.*Pew Research CenterGUEST:<a href="https://www.everodsky.com/">Eve Rodsky</a>, bestselling author, Fair Play, attorney and activistRESOURCES:<a href="https://www.salon.com/2019/12/21/the-text-from-eve-rodskys-husband-that-made-her-say-im-done-with-their-division-of-labor/">The text from Eve Rodsky's husband that made her say "I'm done" with their division of labor | Salon.com</a>For more on how primary caregivers and women are affected by the division of labor at home and in the workplace, check out the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeing-invisible-labor/id1531518492?i=1000603089777">full episode</a>.The views, opinions, endorsements and content expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of Optum.Visit optum.com for more information about how Optum is helping to create a healthier world.

Health care in the United States is complex, hard to navigate and doesn’t always work the way it should. The good news: So much has changed over the last few years. Leaders inside and outside of the health industry are rethinking how to deliver care and support to meet all people where they’re at.

When it comes to your health, everything is connected. So, taking better care of it needs to go beyond the physical to include mental, emotional, social and spiritual health. And to look at the full picture, health care needs to give more consideration to where you are born, live, learn and work, too.  

In Season 3 of “Until It’s Fixed,” we’ll talk with thought leaders and advocates working to solve the health industry’s biggest challenges — as well as personal stories from people who live with these issues every day.

We’ll have deep conversations about opportunities to make the current system work better for everyone, including talking more openly about the role that gender, sexual orientation, race, income and other areas of your life play in accessing and receiving health care.  

This is where change starts. Join us on the inspiring journey to create a healthier world — and make health care simpler and more effective for everyone.