The Good Girl Game Changers Podcast

Do you hustle through your days chasing perfection? Does the prospect of failing fill you with fear? Is feedback and criticism painful to hear? Then, practicing a growth mindset could help free you from your 'good girl' hustle for perfection.[2.33] Carol defines the difference between a fixed and a growth mindset.[3.38] Carol shares how fixed and growth mindsets impact our confidence.[5.12] Carol explains how gender beliefs can impact our fixed and growth mindsets.[7.36] Carol outlines how our fixed

When you’re struggling what do you say to yourself? Studies suggest many of us say horrible things to ourselves in these moments like: “You're so stupid!”, “You’re such a loser!”, “No wonder no one loves you!" or worse. But what's the best question to ask ourselves in these moments?[2.40] The most common tool women report using to break free of their 'good girl' beliefs and embody their unique selves.[3.33] A-ha #1: Why do women tend to be more self-critical than men?[6.40] Tool #1: How we can

Do you find it difficult to say “no”? Are you scared of setting boundaries? Can you confidently and calmly stand up for yourself? If mastering these skills feels like it might stretch you well outside your comfort zone, then the skills of fierce self-compassion may help.[1.31] Kristin explains why studies suggest women struggle more with self-compassion more than men.[5.24] Kristin outlines how the three elements of self-criticism are designed to keep us safe but tend to backfire.[8.31] Kristin

What's the positive alternative to being a 'good girl'? In this workshop replay we share insights from our latest research with women around the world on:[6.28] Why we sometimes believe we need to earn love by performing perfectly, pleasing everyone, and protecting others.[7.53] The positive 'good girl' alternative that helps us believe love is given to ourselves and others by showing self-compassion, securely attaching, and strengthening self-leadership.[11.42] How can we find the balance between

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit michellemcquaid.substack.comWe’ve been asking woman all over the world what being a ‘good girl’ means to them. Most of them shared early childhood memories between the ages of 6 – 11 where usually a family member or a teacher had encouraged them to be a ‘good girl’ if they wanted to be safe, successful, and loved. We've found for many women this early childhood experience has become a deeply held belief – a mindset – that continues to