The Innovation Show Elise Loehnen - On Our Best Behaviour
Aug 12, 2025
Elise Loehnen, author of "On Our Best Behaviour," discusses how societal pressures shape women’s behaviors through the lens of the seven deadly sins. She shares her personal struggles, critiques the idea of perfection, and highlights the importance of embracing both masculine and feminine energies. The conversation delves into the complexities of envy, portraying it as a guide towards unfulfilled desires. Additionally, Elise explores the impact of historical narratives and gender dynamics, advocating for authenticity and emotional expression in both personal and professional spheres.
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Panic Attack As A Turning Point
- Elise Loehnen described recurring breathlessness and a panic-like suffocation she experienced at the height of her career.
- That event forced her to question chasing external approval and start examining what drove her exhaustion.
Goodness Versus Power Conditioning
- Loehnen's core thesis: women are culturally conditioned to perform 'goodness' while men are conditioned to perform 'power'.
- That external code of 'good woman' enforces smallness, invisibility, and self-denial across roles.
Origins Of The Gender Myth
- Ancient 'Man the Hunter' myths shaped modern gender roles but new archaeologic evidence shows men and women both hunted and gathered.
- Cultural narratives, not biological inevitability, created the rigid masculine/feminine divide.
