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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 23 MIN

The Hidden Cost of "Good Enough"

from Good Girls Finish Broke · host Angela Lynn

Good girl conditioning taught us to settle for "good enough" — but good enough is too low a standard to build a life you're obsessed with. If you're a high-achieving single mom who's successful by every external measure but still running on fumes, still in triage mode, still saying yes when you mean no — this episode is for you.In the premiere episode of Good Girls Finish Broke, I'm breaking down exactly how people-pleasing and self-abandonment are quietly capping your capacity, your peace, and your full potential — and what to do instead.In this episode:Why "good enough" is a survival response disguised as contentmentHow good girl conditioning keeps high-achieving single moms stuck in survival mode — even when they have the resources to be more strategicThe difference between conditioned desires ("I should") vs. authentic desires ("I want")The Five Whys technique to uncover what you actually desire — not what you were trained to wantHow to use the RAIN method for nervous system regulation when fear and self-doubt creep inIf you've been people-pleasing your way to "broke", it's time to stop abandoning yourself and start creating the life you really want. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on single mom mindset, wealth building, and creating your dream life.

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