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 She hilariously and heartbreakingly debunks these outdated ideals, rooted in flawed mid-20th-century research by figures like Harry Harlow and Dr.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…
Keegan Longueira (Born 1 April 1991) is a South African adventurer, Motivational speaker and Author. He currently resides in Witbank (eMalahleni) a coal mining town in the Province of Mpumalanga in South Africa. Keegan rose to prominence in 2015 after completing a solo bicycle expedition across Africa from Cairo to Cape Town. On March 2 he arrived at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town in a time of 59 Days, 8 hours and 30 minutes, and became the fastest man ever to cross the continent on Bicycle ...
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5 Biggest Challenges: Cycling Across Africa by Keegan Longueiraโดย Keegan Longueira
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Cycling across Europe on my bicycle solo.โดย Keegan Longueira
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Swaziland is a land locked country between South Africa and Mozambique. Its a gem of a spot to travel to. We used 7 days to travel the whole country with only R70.โดย Keegan Longueira
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Ever wanted to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Heres some ideas about how to go about planning you trip as well as what to expect from Africa's biggest mountain.โดย Keegan Longueira
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