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 She hilariously and heartbreakingly debunks these outdated ideals, rooted in flawed mid-20th-century research by figures like Harry Harlow and Dr.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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GDBDY Convos are excerpts of real, unscripted conversations that provide you with powerful principles and spiritual truths to ignite the spark of YAH that lies within you. When we internalize the truth "I Am We", we take the first step in mastering the Golden Rule. "Do unto others, this is the Law."
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The only podcast the host stutters more than he speaks
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What does it mean to be a living sacrifice?
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There He is in the midst.
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As children of the Most High, our job is to simply be the light. When those who are in darkness recognize the light we mustly freely give our gift. This is our ultimately service to humanity.
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While having a quick conversation with my brother on Marco Polo, the Spirit began to speak through me concerning a few things I have been studying recently. A revelation and awakening of identity is happening all around the globe. Here is a snippet of that conversation.
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