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EPISODE · Nov 1, 2025 · 38 MIN

INTRODUCING: Say it Sister with Lucy Barkas and Karen Heras Kelly

from MenoPositive · host MenoPositive

I have always been a champion of women supporting women and that's why I'd love to introduce you to my friends Karen and Lucy and their podcast Say It Sister.  In this episode, they unpack the idea of “good girl conditioning” — those quiet, deep-rooted messages that have shaped how so many of us show up, please, and perform. We explore how these patterns influence our behaviour and even how we see ourselves — and how we can start rewriting them to lead, live, and feel more freely. They discuss: Recognising the gendered messages we received as children - the "don'ts" for girls vs boys Understanding how this conditioning manifests in people-pleasing, fear of disappointment and difficulty setting boundaries Exploring the pendulum swing between "good girl" and "rebel" that many women experience Finding liberation in midlife through perimenopause and learning to trust your authentic voice Reclaiming your truth and living life on your terms without worrying about judgement You may also like the one where I sit down with them to talk about how menopause can be a fuel for growth.   Enjoy! Connect with Say It Sister on Instagram

I have always been a champion of women supporting women and that's why I'd love to introduce you to my friends Karen and Lucy and their podcast Say It Sister.  In this episode, they unpack the idea of “good girl conditioning” — those quiet, deep-rooted messages that have shaped how so many of us show up, please, and perform. We explore how these patterns influence our behaviour and even how we see ourselves — and how we can start rewriting them to lead, live, and feel more freely. They discuss: Recognising the gendered messages we received as children - the "don'ts" for girls vs boys Understanding how this conditioning manifests in people-pleasing, fear of disappointment and difficulty setting boundaries Exploring the pendulum swing between "good girl" and "rebel" that many women experience Finding liberation in midlife through perimenopause and learning to trust your authentic voice Reclaiming your truth and living life on your terms without worrying about judgement You may also like the one where I sit down with them to talk about how menopause can be a fuel for growth.   Enjoy! Connect with Say It Sister on Instagram

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