Florence Given, a prominent author and social media influencer known for her advocacy of feminism and self-worth, joins the discussion. She dives into the dangers of conforming to societal expectations and challenges the idea of being labeled as 'nice.' The conversation addresses how external opinions can undermine personal identity, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance. Other guests share empowering stories about navigating motherhood, career ambitions, and the journey to reclaim individuality, showcasing the joy found in embracing imperfection.
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The Cost of Being Likable
Fearne Cotton reveals how her life was dominated by people-pleasing and the desperate need to be likable.
She emphasizes the impact of this conditioning on health and self-expression, advocating for breaking free from the unrealistic expectations on women.
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Louise Redknapp's Resilience Story
Louise Redknapp shares her experience being labeled 'nice' yet feeling it overlooks her ambition and resilience.
She describes growing up with a single mother fighting hardships, inspiring her determination and self-improvement.
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Freedom Means Speaking Truth
Paloma Faith highlights how women are socially conditioned to make themselves smaller and mute their truths.
She explains her bold self-expression is often met with resistance but embodies the freedom her mother warned about.
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In 'The Power of Now', Eckhart Tolle discusses the importance of living in the present moment to achieve spiritual enlightenment. The book draws from various spiritual traditions, including Buddhism and mysticism, to explain how people's emotional problems are rooted in their identification with their minds. Tolle argues that the present moment is the only truly real time and that past and future are mere mental constructs. He provides methods for relaxation and meditation to help readers anchor themselves in the present, such as avoiding multitasking, spending time in nature, and letting go of worries about the future. The book also introduces concepts like the 'pain-body' and the distinction between one's thoughts and true self, emphasizing the need to recognize and separate from the destructive influence of the mind[2][4][5].
Fearne’s been thinking a lot lately about how much of her life she’s spent people pleasing as a result of wanting to be liked. So today, how to break free from the ‘good girl’ your family, friends, colleagues, and society expect you to be...
In this episode –
-Louise Redknapp clarifies why being described as ‘nice’ isn’t a compliment and how she’s gone about making people see her as a multi-faceted human
-Paloma Faith pinpoints the ways women make themselves smaller in order to make others feel more comfortable
-Sophie Ellis-Bextor explains how she’s learnt to navigate mum guilt while not minimising the importance of her career
-Natasha Bedingfield talks about the powerful effects of physically speaking your truth and voicing your needs
-Afua Hirsch reflects on how colonisation in her native country Ghana has affected her notions of what it means to be good, pure woman
-Florence Given explores not letting outside opinion dictate who you are and how to stop feeling the need to defend or explain yourself
-Dawn French waxes lyrical about the joy of getting things wrong and embracing imperfection
-Emily Atack explains how online abuse almost broke her, but ultimately strengthened her resolve to be an even bolder version of herself
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