The Suzanne Venker Show Ep. 159: How to be a woman when you've been groomed to be the man
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Feb 23, 2023 Liz Durham, host of the Being Different podcast and former mortgage banker, shares her transformative journey from a high-powered career to embracing motherhood. She discusses the cultural lies women are fed, the emotional complexities of transitioning roles, and the pressures of social media on parenting. Liz reflects on the challenges faced by working mothers and advocates for authenticity in navigating societal expectations. Her insights reveal the joy found in parenting amidst the struggle for validation and the importance of genuine connections.
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Liz's Career-to-Home Transition
- Liz worked 50-60 hours weekly trying to balance career, marriage, and motherhood.
- She left her high-paying job after three years due to frustration with childcare and family stress.
Career Training Clashes With Motherhood
- Women trained to be career-focused like men struggle to shift to nurturing roles at home.
- This creates power struggles and difficulty surrendering control in marriage and motherhood.
Bonding Difficulties From Early Absence
- Liz lacked secure attachment with her son due to outsourcing childcare during her career years.
- She now faces challenges retraining and bonding with her child as a full-time mother.
