Ep. 92: Too Much, Too Nice, Too Old, Too Single: The Impossible Tightrope Women Walk - Live from SXSW

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back.Age Like A Badass MotherLIVE from SXSW 2026: Too Much, Too Nice, Too Old, Too Single — The Impossible Tightrope Women WalkRecorded live at SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas, from Conscious Kitchen, this special episode of Age Like A Badass Mother brings together an incredible panel of women to unpack the invisible rules women are expected to live by.From beauty standards to leadership bias to aging and singlehood, women are often told to walk a very narrow line:Be confident — but not intimidating.Be attractive — but not trying too hard.Be successful — but not threatening.Be friendly — but not desperate.In this candid and thought-provoking conversation, the panel dives into how these expectations show up in our careers, relationships, and self-image—and what it takes to break free from them.Live Panel GuestsLaura Johansen Founder of Talk Like a Boss, where she helps healthcare professionals communicate more effectively at work—whether they're speaking, leading teams, or collaborating with colleagues.Sally Matika, PA-C Dermatology Physician Associate at Westlake Dermatology with over 15 years of experience in aesthetic medicine. She focuses on helping patients look and feel their best with balanced, natural results.Dr. Nikki Siso Owner of Conscious Kitchen, podcast host of Conscious Kitchen Radio, and a holistic health expert with a Master’s in Sustainability from Harvard and a PhD in Holistic Health and Nutrition. Her work centers on helping people detoxify their homes, bodies, and minds.In This Episode• Why women are judged on appearance in ways men rarely are • The impossible social rules women are expected to follow • How beauty standards shape confidence and opportunity • The difference between self-care, self-expression, and social pressure • Leadership bias and how women are perceived differently in power • The cultural pressure around aging and being single • How women can start rewriting these rules for themselvesRecorded Live at SXSWSpecial thanks to Dr. Nikki Siso and Conscious Kitchen for hosting this live recording during SXSW in Austin.About the PodcastAge Like A Badass Mother explores how women can thrive physically, mentally, and socially as they age. Through expert interviews, real conversations, and plenty of humor, the show challenges outdated expectations about what it means to grow older.Follow & ConnectInstagram: @agelikeabadassmotherWebsite: AgeLikeABadassMother.com