Are you tired of constantly trying to measure up to society’s ever-changing and often contradictory standards?
If so, you’re not alone.
In this eye-opening episode of “Say, When!”, host Holly Toscanini dives deep into the labyrinth of double binds and conflicting expectations that weigh down so many women today.
Inspired by Greta Gerwig’s impassioned speech on the impossibilities of womanhood, Holly explores topics ranging from the paradoxes of health and beauty to the tightrope walk between career success and personal life.
The episode wraps up with practical strategies for navigating these complicated norms, offering a roadmap for women to find their authentic selves amidst the noise. You’ll come away feeling seen, understood, and ready to untangle the societal knots that bind you.
Share your stories and strategies for navigating life’s double binds by emailing Holly at holly@hollytoscanini.com or by DMing her on Facebook or Instagram.
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Key Takeaways
– Unpacking Gerwig’s Wisdom: Why society demands that women be extraordinary, yet never ‘good enough.’
– The Health and Beauty Paradox: Why women are expected to be thin but can’t admit they want to lose weight.
– Money and Career Conundrums: The unwritten rules around financial success and being a ‘boss’ without stepping on toes.
– Motherhood vs. Career Woman or the Choice of Neither: Exploring the silent judgments that accompany each choice.
– Answering for Others and The Paradox of Femininity: The unfair expectations around accountability and sisterhood.
– Ageism, Expectations, and the Emotional Toll: How conflicting ideals exhaust us emotionally and psychologically.
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