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 She hilariously and heartbreakingly debunks these outdated ideals, rooted in flawed mid-20th-century research by figures like Harry Harlow and Dr.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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A podcast for 20-somethings inadvertently disappointing their parents with their questionable life choices and the roadblocks of crummy situations. To make you feel better about, well... disappointing your parents! Sorry Mom & Dad
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I have had a little trouble with the "R" in PRNDL in my 7 years of driving... Sorry Mom & Dad!Sorry! Mom & Dad - Podcast által
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My sister Morgan joins me to discuss some of our collective epic fails. Learn about the first time we met. Laugh, Cry, Wreck Your Bike...We're Sorry Mom & Dad.Sorry! Mom & Dad - Podcast által
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Welcome to Sorry! Mom and Dad - the podcast where I tell you stories about disappointing my parents in an attempt to make you feel better about disappointing your parents! In today's episode we explore one of my greatest failures... Getting a pink slip from my first full time job.Sorry! Mom & Dad - Podcast által
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