Per My Last Email
Per My Last Email
Morning Brew
What Parental Leave is Actually Like
39 minutes Posted Aug 4, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Intro
Stats on maternity vs. paternity leave in the U.S.
Research on the impact of taking paternity leave on a father’s brain
How pat leave has been for Kyle
Kyle’s feelings around returning to work
How boundaries shift after paternity leave
How Kaila’s thinking about parental leave
The systemic problem that lack of parental leave policy in the U.S. is creating
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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss Kyle’s experience of paternity leave so far, what’s been the most surprising to him, and how he’s feeling about returning to his 9 to 5. 
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Each week on Per My Last Email, Morning Brew’s resident career experts Kaila and Kyle – whose careers have collectively spanned the corporate, government, nonprofit and startup sectors – debate the trickiest challenges in work life, and share tactics on how to overcome them. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app!
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