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 She hilariously and heartbreakingly debunks these outdated ideals, rooted in flawed mid-20th-century research by figures like Harry Harlow and Dr.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…
Two interstate BFFs recap the current season of the Bachelor Australia.
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Bachelorette Australia S02E11-12
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It looks like we made it. Look how far we've come, my baby. (Ten points if you're singing that in your head already.) Now we've come to the end of the road, and I can't let go. (Another ten points.) What a final week it was! #TeamLee vs. #TeamMattyJ came down to the wire and gosh we were in it right until the end. Meanwhile, awful news broke late l…
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Bachelorette Australia S02E09-10
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It's hometowns week! Well... it's final dates AND hometowns week! It's been a big week for Georgia and her remaining men. The nation wept and then the nation cheered. Hannah is #TeamMattyJ and Mem is #TeamLee and nobody is #TeamJake and let's not get started on Courtney... or, let's. Prepare yourself for some ranting. Good luck, Georgia! Whatever h…
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