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 She hilariously and heartbreakingly debunks these outdated ideals, rooted in flawed mid-20th-century research by figures like Harry Harlow and Dr.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…
Interviews with Gareth Nelson
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A chat with Dean Frederich about my new song One Last Breath ft Jacqueline Tolken plus a review of 2018โดย Gareth Nelson Music
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a chat with the music Guru Sean Brokensha to introduce One Last Breath ft Jacqueline Tolkenโดย Gareth Nelson Music
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Introduction of the brand new song One Last Breath ft Jacquleine Tolkenโดย Gareth Nelson Music
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Chat and laughs with Mark G on the G-Spot show on EdenRadio, played In The gray and In The End liveโดย Gareth Nelson Music
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Interview with the music guru Sean Brokensha on Mix 93.8Fm. Played "so Beautiful"by Darren Hayesโดย Gareth Nelson Music
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A Chat with Melissa ,Cheryl and Duke on the Record Revolution show on EdenRadio1368am. Play Carry On and In The Gray (live)โดย Gareth Nelson Music
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Interview with Tyrone on Stellenbosch's own MFM. Played Falling at your feet , Last Breath and Thunder (imagine Dragons Live)โดย Gareth Nelson Music
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EdenRadio Telephone with Calvin about new single In The Grayโดย Gareth Nelson Music
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Interview with Kerry-Anne Allerston on Marshal Live Music Sessions on Mix93.8FM. Played Last Breath and Falling at your Feet (live)โดย Gareth Nelson Music
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Interview with Calvin live on EdenRadio. Played Falling at your feet and Graceโดย Gareth Nelson Music
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Telephonic Interview with Phil DeLange on Cape Town's own Smile 90.4FMโดย Gareth Nelson Music
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Telephone interview to introduce new single "Take It Slow"โดย Gareth Nelson Music
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Interview with Tony Blewitt play Grace liveโดย Gareth Nelson Music
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