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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 18 MIN

Why Women Play Small | Speak, Mother

from Speak, Mother | Motherhood Burnout Recovery & Identity Reclamation

Send Shannon A NoteWhat happens when a woman is proud of herself? When she celebrates her wins without apologizing?If you've been conditioned to believe that pride is dangerous, that being "too much" will cost you friends, safety, or likability, this episode is for you.This week, we're diving into why women have been taught to shrink, stay humble, and never claim their gifts. We explore what we're teaching our daughters when we downplay our own abilities and why it feels safer to be underestimated than celebrated.Your playing small serves no one. Shining brightly gives other women permission to do the same.This episode is part of a multi-part exploration inspired by the work of On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen. You don't need to have read the book to tune in. You’re welcome to join wherever you are.Work with Shannon: Building something with your voice—or circling the idea?Book a Podcast Strategy SessionMentioned 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/

Send Shannon A Note What happens when a woman is proud of herself? When she celebrates her wins without apologizing? If you've been conditioned to believe that pride is dangerous, that being "too much" will cost you friends, safety, or likability, this episode is for you. This week, we're diving into why women have been taught to shrink, stay humble, and never claim their gifts. We explore what we're teaching our daughters when we downplay our own abilities and why it feels safer to be undere...

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Send Shannon A NoteWhat happens when a woman is proud of herself? When she celebrates her wins without apologizing?If you've been conditioned to believe that pride is dangerous, that being "too much" will cost you friends, safety, or likability,...

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