EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 25 MIN
Should women reject the idea of having it all?
from Afternoons
A decade ago, women were told to lean in, to chase the promotion, own ambition and grab a seat at the table. But lately, more women are hitting pause and wondering if that version of success is actually delivering. The internet is obsessed with the girlboss vs tradwife debate between women who chose career over being stay at home parents. But is it really that simple? Emma Waters is a policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation, which is an American think tank that's deeply rooted in Christian conservative principles. She argues most lives don't run on one track, they move in seasons. There are years when work comes first, and years when family, relationships, or raising kids takes the lead. She makes the case for setting aside labels, rejecting the idea that women can have it all, and taking the middle path.
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A decade ago, women were told to lean in, to chase the promotion, own ambition and grab a seat at the table. But lately, more women are hitting pause and wondering if that version of success is actually delivering. The internet is obsessed with the girlboss vs tradwife debate between women who chose career over being stay at home parents. But is it really that simple? Emma Waters is a policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation, which is an American think tank that's deeply rooted in Christian conservative principles. She argues most lives don't run on one track, they move in seasons. There are years when work comes first, and years when family, relationships, or raising kids takes the lead. She makes the case for setting aside labels, rejecting the idea that women can have it all, and taking the middle path.
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Should women reject the idea of having it all?
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