Elissa Strauss

Elissa Strauss, a journalist focused on the transformative power of caring, dives into the profound role caregiving plays in our lives. She discusses the mental health benefits and joy that caregivers experience, highlighting the need for a cultural shift in how society views caregiving. Strauss emphasizes the communal aspect of caregiving, arguing for stronger support systems that recognize its value. She also explores the spiritual dimensions of caregiving, linking it to broader religious practices and collective experiences.

Elissa Strauss, journalist and cultural critic who writes about parenting and caregiving, discusses caregiving as a source of self-knowledge and meaning. She reframes care beyond sacrifice. She reviews research on when care helps or harms, explains how men’s brains and identities shift with care, and argues for structural support that integrates care into public life.

Elissa Strauss, author of 'When You Care,' discusses the transformative nature of caregiving in motherhood. They explore the uncoolness of admitting to liking motherhood, the economics of care, and the societal value of caregiving. The conversation touches on finding personal identity through caregiving, challenges in balancing roles, and the importance of self-care amidst parenting duties.