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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 16 MIN

Why Women Are Obsessed with Being Good | Speak, Mother

from Speak, Mother | Motherhood Burnout Recovery & Identity Reclamation

Send Shannon A NoteBefore we talk about fixing motherhood, we have to name the system we inherited. In this conversation, Shannon explores patriarchy as inheritance rather than ideology, why “being good” became the organizing principle for so many women’s lives, and how motherhood makes these patterns impossible to ignore.This is not a book report or a call to self-improvement. It’s an invitation to notice what we’ve been handed, what it’s cost us, and what might be ready to change.You don’t need to have read On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen to listen. This is about awareness, not answers.This episode begins a multi-part exploration inspired by On Our Best Behavior. You’re welcome to join at any point.Connect With Me: I’d love to hear how this lands for you.DM on Instagram or Email meMentioned in this episode:On Our Best Behavior by Elise LoehnenSpeak, Mother is hosted by Shannon Warner, founder of Resonant Collective offering podcast launch, maintenance, and strategy services for truth-telling women.Follow @ResonantCollective on IG: https://www.instagram.com/resonantcollective/Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastwithshannon/

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Send Shannon A Note Before we talk about fixing motherhood, we have to name the system we inherited. In this conversation, Shannon explores patriarchy as inheritance rather than ideology, why “being good” became the organizing principle for so many women’s lives, and how motherhood makes these patterns impossible to ignore. This is not a book report or a call to self-improvement. It’s an invitation to notice what we’ve been handed, what it’s cost us, and what might be ready to change. Y...

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