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 She hilariously and heartbreakingly debunks these outdated ideals, rooted in flawed mid-20th-century research by figures like Harry Harlow and Dr.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…
An advocate for uncommon political thought, an aggressive Progressive. If you're way beyond believing America has a legitimate election system and a government of, by and for The People you may find comfort here.
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Why don't "Liberal" and "Progressive" voices in the media urge fellow Leftists and sane people to stop voting for less-evil? Why can't the voices of the Left stop giving corporate America its fallback guarentee? Can Democrats get off their knees and stop being whiny cowards? A suggestion as to how we can stop being big losers even when we win. Joy'…
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Frank chats with radio host and dedicated Union and Labor advocate Rick Smith of The Rick Smith Show http://ricksmithshow.com/ on WIOO 97.9FM, WEOO 93.9FM, WHYL 960AM Carlisle, PA. Check him out on-line and support a great guy and an important advocate for the working American.
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A tongue in cheek blues diddy extolling the virtues and waxing melancholic for the days when little children worked in coal mines, women were burned alive in shirtwaist factories and the free market reigned! Back before women were allowed to vote and "nee grows" rode in the back of the bus... if they could still walk. You know, the kind of America …
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