How to Break the Guilt and Embrace Outsourcing: A Conversation with Christine Landis

Modern Husbands Podcast

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For today’s podcast we welcome Christine Landis, the founder of Peacock Parent.
In this conversation, Christine shares insights on the importance of outsourcing tasks to alleviate the mental load and guilt often felt by parents. The discussion covers societal pressures, the benefits of outsourcing, and practical advice for couples on how to approach the topic of delegation in their lives.
Enjoy the show!
Show Notes
00:00 Introduction
02:07 Could you start by explaining what outsourcing is and how it has evolved in the modern world?
03:00 Where did your passion for supporting couples through outsourcing home management tasks come from?
04:46 Are there societal pressures that play into deciding to outsource work at home?
06:42 How can outsourcing services benefit dual-career couples specifically? Are there services that are particularly popular among this demographic?
09:22 How can couples decide which tasks to outsource versus which ones to keep in-house?
12:39 There are societal pressures for men to do things themselves. Can you speak to this?
19:10 What are some of the most common tasks that couples outsource, and why are these good starting points?
24:03 Why do folks struggle with delegating at home?
30:44 From a financial standpoint, how should couples evaluate the cost versus the benefits of outsourcing tasks?
32:53 Tell us about your company and where can our listeners learn more?
34:12 What is one piece of simple and actionable advice you would like to share with our listeners?
Website: https://peacockparent.com/
Quiz: https://peacockparent.com/value-of-time-quiz/
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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Could you start by explaining what outsourcing is and how it has evolved in the modern world? (00:02:07)

3. Where did your passion for supporting couples through outsourcing home management tasks come from? (00:03:00)

4. Are there societal pressures that play into deciding to outsource work at home? (00:04:46)

5. How can outsourcing services benefit dual-career couples specifically? Are there services that are particularly popular among this demographic? (00:06:42)

6. How can couples decide which tasks to outsource versus which ones to keep in-house? (00:09:22)

7. There are societal pressures for men to do things themselves. Can you speak to this? (00:12:39)

8. What are some of the most common tasks that couples outsource, and why are these good starting points? (00:19:10)

9. Why do folks struggle with delegating at home? (00:24:03)

10. From a financial standpoint, how should couples evaluate the cost versus the benefits of outsourcing tasks? (00:30:44)

11. Tell us about your company and where can our listeners learn more? (00:32:53)

12. What is one piece of simple and actionable advice you would like to share with our listeners? (00:34:12)