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 She hilariously and heartbreakingly debunks these outdated ideals, rooted in flawed mid-20th-century research by figures like Harry Harlow and Dr.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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Adrift with Geoff Lloyd and Annabel Port
Geoff Lloyd/Annabel Port
A comic tragedy for anyone flailing in the sea of their own inadequacy. Sony Radio Award winners Geoff Lloyd and Annabel Port steer a life-raft through the choppy waters of being a functional human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The title says it all Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Geoff is accosted by a stranger, Annabel aims for the bullseye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It's our final one of the year. Wishing you and yours the happiest of holidays, with as few moments of social awkwardness as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Geoff has questions about elf culture, and Annabel grapples with household appliances Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EPISODE 332 - The three hundred-and-thirty-second episode
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Geoff stops traffic, Annabel cuts off her nose to spite her face Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Maybe WE are the Wicked ones! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Geoff is chesty, Annabel is tempted by a strange fruit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Your name here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Recorded yesterday, before the latest U-bend in the arc of the moral universe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A mouse makes a bad choice, and a Drifter accidentally agrees to stage a puppet show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Geoff puts the heating on, Annabel ratifies her food rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Geoff celebrates his wedding anniversary, Annabel has issues with her pipes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EPISODE 324 - The three hundred-and-twenty-fourth episode
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We go INSIDE EACH OTHER'S MINDS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Geoff goes to the theatre, Annabel tries an exotic delicacy, plus the final (?) key chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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New term! Sorry it's a day late, we had an inset day yesterday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EPISODE 321 - The three hundred-and-twenty-first episode
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It's the pre-summer holidays Adrift demob happy show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Geoff's perfect joke falls flat, and Annabel takes on the patriarchy. PLUS: Key chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hot enough for ya? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EPISODE 318 - The three hundred-and-eighteenth episode
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We observe society being built anew after the Cloudstrike outage. And Geoff has been to Stockport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EPISODE 317 - The three hundred-and-seventeenth episode
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Geoff is back from the brink, and Annabel sees her lover, Tom in a different light Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trauma and a wedding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sorry it's late, it's because of the heat. The first attempt melted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EPISODE 314 - The three hundred-and-fourteenth episode
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Geoff is fêted, Annabel does a bunk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I can't: I'm so tired I'm going cross-eyed. I'll come back and edit this at some point in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EPISODE 312 - The three hundred-and-twelfth episode
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Geoff turns country mouse, and Annabel turns partygoer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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