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 She hilariously and heartbreakingly debunks these outdated ideals, rooted in flawed mid-20th-century research by figures like Harry Harlow and Dr.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…
Weekly Sermons from SouthLake Church in West Linn, OR
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Southlake, Texas, seems to have it all: stately homes, intense civic pride, and above all, terrific schools. So when a video surfaced in 2018 showing Southlake high school students chanting the N-word—and when Black residents came forward to share stories of racist harassment and bullying—the school board vowed to make changes. But the unveiling of the Cultural Competence Action Plan set off a backlash that’s consumed Southlake, fueled by a growing national crusade against critical race theo ...
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Grace Community Church, Southlake TX
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The Spirit Helps Us - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Purpose of Prayer - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Power of Prayer - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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Start Fresh - Pastor Dylan MillsDi SouthLake Church
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Awakening of Hope - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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Prince of Peace - Pastor Jeff JacobDi SouthLake Church
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Everlasting Father - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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Mighty God - Pastor Jonathan SimonsDi SouthLake Church
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Wonderful Counselor - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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Rest and Be Thankful - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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Solid Ground; Disciples - Pastor Jeff JacobDi SouthLake Church
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Solid Ground; Parenting - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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3 Goals Every Parent Should Have - Pastor Jonathan SimonsDi SouthLake Church
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Solid Ground; Marriage - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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Engage Appropriately - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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What Jesus Said - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of Habakkuk; Part 4 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of Habakkuk; Part 3 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of Habakkuk; Part 2 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of Habakkuk; Part 1 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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Please Forgive Me, I Forgive You - Pastor Mike MeeksDi SouthLake Church
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It's All About God's Grace - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Potter - Pastor Dylan MillsDi SouthLake Church
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The Hope of Redemption - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of 1 John. Part 11 - Pastor Jeff JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of 1 John. Part 10 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Restful Burden - Pastor Jonathan Simons The Book of 1 John SeriesDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of 1 John. Part 9 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of 1 John. Part 8 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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Love That Lasts - Pastor Jeff FullmerDi SouthLake Church
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Beholding the Love of God - Pastor Jonathan SimonsDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of 1 John. Part 5 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of 1 John. Part 4 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of 1 John. Part 3 - Pastor Jeff JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of 1 John. Part 2 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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1 John 1; I Paid for This - Pastor Jonathan SimonsDi SouthLake Church
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Part 23 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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In an exclusive audio excerpt from Chapter 1 of “They Came for the Schools: One Town's Fight Over Race and Identity, and the New War for America's Classrooms,” author Mike Hixenbaugh uncovers Southlake’s history, demonstrating how policies meant to protect the town from outside development a half-century ago helped plant the seeds for conflicts ove…
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ. Part 22 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of Revelation. Part 21 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of Revelation. Part 20 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of Revelation. Part 19 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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Made to Worship. Part II - Pastor Jonathan SimonsDi SouthLake Church
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Made to Worship - Pastor Jonathan SimonsDi SouthLake Church
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Come Awake, Come Awake! Pastor Kip JAcobDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of Revelation. Part 18 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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Book of Revelation. Part 17 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of Revelation. Part 16 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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The Book of Revelation - Pastor Jeff JacobDi SouthLake Church
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Book of Revelation. Part 15 - Pastor Kip JacobDi SouthLake Church
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