Good Girl Syndrome: Why It Makes Motherhood And Marriage Harder (And How to Fix It)

Good Girl Syndrome: Why It Makes Motherhood A...

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High-Functioning Overwhelm

You do everything for everyone—and you're good at it. That's your light. It what makes you so successful. The shadow of that is that you're simultaneously experiencing internal friction that shows up as nighttime racing thoughts, worrying about your kids, more tension than you'd ...  Show more

How I Use Leadership In Motherhood

As a female founder (and former lawyer), I can't help but find myself using leadership skills in motherhood. In this episode, I share what it looks like to embody leadership as a mom—from staying grounded when my kids aren't making good decisions, holding boundaries, setting the ...  Show more

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