Parenting comes with a lot of expectations, but have you ever stopped to ask where they come from? On this episode of This Is Woman’s Work , we unpack the myth of “the good mother” with Nancy Reddy , author of The Good Mother Myth . Nancy shares her personal experience of confronting the unrealistic ideal of motherhood: endlessly patient, always available, and completely selfless. She hilariously and heartbreakingly debunks these outdated ideals, rooted in flawed mid-20th-century research by figures like Harry Harlow and Dr. Spock. Nancy explains how bad science from the past continues to haunt modern parenting, creating pressure, guilt, and shame for today’s mothers. But this conversation is about more than debunking myths—it’s about empowerment. Because when you prioritize what matters and let go of perfectionism, you’re not just doing woman’s work—you’re modeling it. Connect with Nancy: Newsletter: https://nancyreddy.substack.com/ Book: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-good-mother-myth-9781250336644/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/nancy.o.reddy/ Essay: I Was Promised That The “Golden Hour” Would Make Me A Mom: https://slate.com/human-interest/2022/04/golden-hour-c-section-bonding-attachment-baby-friendly-hospitals.html Related Podcast Episodes: 126 / The Parenting Map with Dr. Shefali 090 / Unmasking Modern Motherhood with Katherine Wintsch 155 / Executive Motherhood with Ashley Quinto Powell Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…
This is a podcast all about mindfulness and meditation. In each episode, professional mindfulness teacher and personal development trainer, Paul Dalton, explores and unpacks different principles, insights and techniques to help us live calmer, wiser, happier lives. Whether you are completely new to meditation or already have well established practice, you are sure to discover gems and lightbulb moments that will help you deepen your knowledge, understanding and experience of living mindfully ...
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It is very common to think there is a certain way we should be feeling while meditating. In this episode Paul explains why this misconception can limited our ability to experience the present moment as it actually is and guides a beautiful meditation for being more open and welcoming to all aspects of your unfolding experience. ⭐️ Signup for Paul’s…
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Have you ever known someone with an extraordinary ability to deal with any challenge, setback or disappointment in a calm and healthy way? What’s their secret sauce? Chances are, whether they are aware of it or not, they have a high degree of equanimity. In this episode, Paul explains what equanimity actually is - dispelling some commonly held misc…
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Why on earth would anyone want to accept the very thing they’re longing to be rid of? Whether it’s a stressful situation, physical discomfort or emotional turmoil, how can accepting the unpleasant help us to become more at ease and, dare we say, happier? In this episode, Paul explains why the attitude of accepting and allowing is so fundamental to …
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How many times in an average day might you typically feel the stress of wanting something to be different than it actually is? In this episode, Paul explains how to use mindfulness to help alleviate the tension by cultivating an attitude of not judging your moment to moment experience, or yourself. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Signup for Paul’s FREE ‘7 Day Mindful Medit…
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This is the first in a series of episodes delving into the Attitudes of Mindfulness. Join Paul as he shares stories, explanations, insights and tips for cultivating a Beginners Mind. After listening to this episode you just might discover a new found appreciation for the more mundane aspects of everyday life. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Signup for Paul’s FREE ‘7 Day Mi…
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