Episode 42: Kinkeeping

The Champagne Girls’ Guide to Living the Life You Love Podcast

In this episode, the hosts dive into the concept of "kin keeping" as defined by a New York Times article. Kin keeping involves creating and carrying on family traditions, buying gifts, coordinating care, and performing emotional caregiving, tasks predominantly done by women. The discussion centers around the invisible labor that women contribute to maintaining family bonds and traditions, even post-divorce.

The hosts share personal stories about their weekends, including wedding planning, adopting a new dog, and navigating family responsibilities. They explore how kin keeping continues to play a role in their lives, even after significant changes like divorce, and the challenges of setting boundaries while maintaining family connections.

They also touch on the importance of wills and planning for the future to ensure their children are cared for, and the emotional labor involved in managing these responsibilities. The episode concludes with reflections on favorite family traditions and the importance of creating magical moments for their children.