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 She hilariously and heartbreakingly debunks these outdated ideals, rooted in flawed mid-20th-century research by figures like Harry Harlow and Dr.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…
Inside the Batcave is a podcast hosted by Peter Melnick and Jared Keesler in which we discuss and analyze every episode of Batman the Animated series and everything in between!
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On this week's episode of Inside the Batcave, we are joined with Josh Rosengrant (@JoshRosengrant on Twitter) as we talk about the debut episode of his favorite character, The Penguin. We are also introduced to Boy and Girl who help foil the Pilfering Prince of Purloining.Find us on social media!Twitter:@InsideBatcave@PeterMelnick@jaredk421Facebook…
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On this week's episode, we are joined with special guest host and producer of this program, Matt Cascone (@MeanStreakMatt on Twitter) as we delve into the latest animated movie featuring the Caped Crusader himself, Batman. Yes, we give our exclusive thoughts on the Batman '66 animated film "Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders" and our thoughts on…
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On this week's episode of FanboysInc's Inside the Batcave, we welcome back Josh Rosengrant (@JoshRosengrant on Twitter) as we discuss the Batman the Animated Series episode "It's Never Too Late." Can mobster Arnold Stromwell redeem himself or is the episode title wrong? We also get out first back to back to back villain in the form of Rupert Thorne…
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On this week's episode of FanboysInc's Inside the Batcave brought to you by Death Wish Coffee, we welcome Josh Rosengrant (@JoshRosengrant on Twitter) as we discuss the second part of "Two Face." Can Batman save his former friend or will Rupert Thorne get his revenge on the multi-faceted villain? These questions and more are answered on this week's…
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