Anne Witherspoon: Failing at Mom/Wife/Nurturer Stuff? No problem.

The Hard Won Wisdom Podcast

Why is it that you can be the most successful woman in the world, but feel like a complete loser when you aren’t the perfect mommy or housekeeper? Because we STILL think we are supposed to do all of that stuff first and, when we fall short, we internalize all the stress. Join us today for some validation, insight and direction from Anne Witherspoon, a corporate leader who learned plenty once she learned how to change a diaper. And that was just the beginning

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TIMESTAMPS

00:01:32 Anne discusses the pressure on women to excel in traditional roles and highlights a personal story about becoming a mother.

00:04:55 Anne feels like a failure for not being able to breastfeed and is relieved when a doctor suggests using formula instead.

00:07:17 Despite the progress women have made in careers and government representation, societal expectations of women as homemakers and mothers continue to be deeply ingrained. These expectations overshadow women's professional achievements and influence their self-perception. Peer judgment further complicates the issue.

00:10:26 We need to speak to our daughters about societal expectations. Challenges of work-life balance and motherhood. The importance of making conscious decisions about traditional roles. The story of a successful woman with a messy house. Deciding what tasks we can let go of. The example of Meg Whitman's approach.

00:17:02 Michelle discusses prioritizing their child's needs and letting go of external pressures and expectations.

00:22:07 Woman judged for being a working woman.

00:24:36 Michelle discusses the frustration of being expected to fulfill traditional household roles without receiving much help or appreciation from family members. Despite attempts to establish boundaries and expectations, the speaker admits to still doing most of the household tasks.

00:27:35 Parent stopped doing children's laundry, taught them life skills, including cleaning.

00:33:37 I want my daughter to have her voice and boundaries, but it has backfired. We're figuring out how to parent differently without a playbook.

00:35:16 Anne emphasizes the importance of learning and reading, especially in relation to child-rearing and understanding individual strengths and communication styles. They believe this approach has made them a successful mother and professional.

00:38:06 Respect personal thresholds, share a story about cleanliness mishap.

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