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 She hilariously and heartbreakingly debunks these outdated ideals, rooted in flawed mid-20th-century research by figures like Harry Harlow and Dr.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…
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We are back! Join us as we discuss some New Year's Resolutions related to branding + digital tools. Gabriella discussed what's trending on social media and digital tools, while Anna Maria broke down some trends for web and graphic design. What are you or your business / brand hoping to improve upon this year?…
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In EP02 of "Sweet Disruptors," our hosts discussed attending a Lincoln Network event in DC last week, chat bots/polling start ups in campaigns, branding, and 50 years of Google Doodle. Plus the importance of coding for kids.Di Sweet Disruptors
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In EP01 of "Sweet Disruptors," we discussed why we left the political industrial complex for the gig economy, why we wish #SmallBizSaturday were a daily celebration, why Net Neutrality laws are bad, and gave some branding tips. Listen and tell us what you think!Di Sweet Disruptors
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This clip is a preview of EP01 happening Monday, November 27th. We previewed "Sweet Disruptors" and what viewers can expect, the meaning behind the name, and more.Di Sweet Disruptors
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