27. The Good Girl Curse — Lael Stone on the Pressure to Be Good, Liked & Enough in Motherhood

So many of us grew up being the “good girl” — the one who stayed quiet, worked hard, kept the peace and held it all together for everyone else.But what happens when that story follows us into motherhood?In this episode, Lael Stone returns to Mum Mind Unpacked for another deeply honest and powerful conversation about the hidden pressures women carry and the emotional toll of always trying to be “good”.We unpack people-pleasing, perfectionism, boundaries, emotional suppression, mum rage and the impossible expectations so many mothers place on themselves.Lael shares why these patterns often begin in childhood, how they shape our relationships and parenting, and what it looks like to reconnect with ourselves underneath all the conditioning.If you loved our hit episode with Lael on mum rage, you cannot miss this one.This conversation is validating, emotional and guaranteed to make so many mums feel seen.🎧 What You’ll Hear• What the “good girl” story actually is• How people-pleasing shows up in motherhood• Perfectionism, guilt and fear of disappointing others• The connection between emotional suppression and mum rage• Learning to set boundaries and use your voice• Raising children without passing these patterns on🗓 New Episodes on WednesdaysPlease follow, share, and leave a review to help more mums find the show and feel seen.🔗 Connect With Us📸 Instagram: @mummindunpacked📧 Email: [email protected]🔗 Connect With Lael Stone📸 Instagram: @laelstone🌐 Lael Stone Official Website⚠️ A Gentle ReminderMum Mind Unpacked exists to inform, support and connect — but it’s not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.If you’re struggling, please reach out:• Lifeline: 13 11 14• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): 1300 726 306🙏 Thanks for ListeningIf this episode resonated, share it with a friend who might need it.And if you loved it, we’d be so grateful for a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review.Until next time — motherhood is hard, but you’re not alone. We see you. 🤍🙏 Thank you to our sponsor JNR Food Co🥗 Ready-made, dietitian-approved kids’ meals that are high in protein, low in sodium, preservative-free — and loved by kids!👀 Explore the full range: jnrfoodco.au📸 Instagram: @jnrfoodco🙏 Thank you to our sponsor Bronte Co🌊 Your one-stop shop for matching family swimwear in fun neon colours — plus everything you need for a day at the beach. Think fishing shirts, cooler bags, tees, hats and even hoodies for those rugged coastal days.🌐 Shop here: Bronte Co Website📸 Instagram: @bronte_co🔍 Keywordsgood girl conditioning, people pleasing, perfectionism, motherhood burnout, mum rage, emotional regulation, boundaries for mums, parenting podcast Australia, Lael Stone, motherhood identity, women and mental health, honest motherhood, emotional wellbeing for mums, parenting patterns, motherhood podcast, mental load, self-worth, motherhood and anxiety