The tough takeaway
+ why we shouldn't fight dirty when it comes to the D word
The past several months I’ve been obsessed with studying how election season has played out like a battle of the boys vs. the girls. Case in point: the defining interviews for each candidate took place on incredibly popular podcasts with overwhelmingly (70%+) male or female audiences: Trump went on The Joe Rogan Experience while Kamala Harris went on Call Her Daddy.
And whether we like it or not, gender has been positioned as a zero-sum game. A step forward for women means a step back for men, or so young men believe.
While many of us know this simply isn’t true, perception is reality and the reality is men feel left behind. The results of the election have made that clear.
Some of you are not going to like what I’m about to say next.
And you’re going to be surprised that I’m the one to say it.
If we’re serious about real change for women, we need to engage men.
In my latest Marie Claire op-ed, I unpack this tough takeaway and make the case for fighting for them, too. Please give it a read. It’s a hard conversation, absolutely, but one that I know we need to have.
The newest episode of My So-Called Midlife is out now, and this one is a fast favorite of mine.
Divorce therapist Oona Metz joined me to guide us through the highs and lows of marriage—from fighting and making up to ending relationships and dating after divorce.
Tune in to hear Oona explain why we shouldn’t fight dirty, why women get more sleep after divorce, and why many women wait until midlife to leave.
You don’t want to miss this one! Take a listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods. If you like what you hear, tell a friend and leave a review!
The Kit profiled the Clé de Peau Beauté Power of Radiance Awards ceremony co-presented by Marie Claire. I’m so honored to be the 2024 recipient, and to have worked in partnership with Clé de Peau on their mission to advocate for girls’ education, especially in STEM. Thank you to Tiffany Dufu, Phoebe Robinson and Nikki Oggunaike for sharing their wisdom and grace in a moving panel conversation that didn’t leave an eye dry.