Almost 30 787. Why Being “Good” Is Hurting You: How To Choose Yourself + Be Free
Aug 7, 2025
Amber Rae, bestselling author known for 'Choose Wonder Over Worry', discusses the transformative journey of breaking free from the 'good girl' myth. She shares her experience of moving past a comfort-driven marriage to discover true love and self-acceptance. The conversation explores the importance of facing discomfort to live authentically, the challenges of new motherhood, and how healing personal and generational wounds liberates not just oneself but one's lineage. Amber offers insights on navigating shame and the power of intuition in relationships.
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Good Girl Myth Limits Authenticity
- Being a "good girl" often means abandoning oneself to keep harmony and avoid disappointing others.
- This self-abandonment ultimately hinders authentic living and creates invisible cages.
Early Gender Conditioning Explains Self-Abandonment
- Gendered social conditioning starts in childhood with different rules for girls and boys.
- Girls are policed to be polite and accommodating, planting seeds for adult self-abandonment.
Importance of Electrolyte Hydration
- Prioritize hydration with electrolytes, especially during stressful or demanding times.
- Properly balanced electrolytes improve energy, focus, muscle function, and overall well-being.
