Parenting comes with a lot of expectations, but have you ever stopped to ask where they come from? On this episode of This Is Woman’s Work , we unpack the myth of “the good mother” with Nancy Reddy , author of The Good Mother Myth . Nancy shares her personal experience of confronting the unrealistic ideal of motherhood: endlessly patient, always available, and completely selfless. She hilariously and heartbreakingly debunks these outdated ideals, rooted in flawed mid-20th-century research by figures like Harry Harlow and Dr. Spock. Nancy explains how bad science from the past continues to haunt modern parenting, creating pressure, guilt, and shame for today’s mothers. But this conversation is about more than debunking myths—it’s about empowerment. Because when you prioritize what matters and let go of perfectionism, you’re not just doing woman’s work—you’re modeling it. Connect with Nancy: Newsletter: https://nancyreddy.substack.com/ Book: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-good-mother-myth-9781250336644/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/nancy.o.reddy/ Essay: I Was Promised That The “Golden Hour” Would Make Me A Mom: https://slate.com/human-interest/2022/04/golden-hour-c-section-bonding-attachment-baby-friendly-hospitals.html Related Podcast Episodes: 126 / The Parenting Map with Dr. Shefali 090 / Unmasking Modern Motherhood with Katherine Wintsch 155 / Executive Motherhood with Ashley Quinto Powell Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…
Lights Camera Accolade takes listeners on a journey through a century of cinema by way of the Academy Awards (as told by complete amateurs).
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Episode 4 - The Greatest Depression
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Jake struggles to pronounce names while the Academy struggles to nominate a good movie this year. 1931 was a terrible year for the economy, and an even worse one for the movies. Problematic doesn’t begin to describe some of these films. This episode spoils Cimarron, East Lynne, The Front Page, Skippy, and Trader Horn…
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Bonus Preview - Not So Hot Frosty
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Join us as we discuss our most technologically advanced movie yet: Hot Frosty (2024). To hear our full, in-depth discussion and opinions on whether or not Frosty was truly hot or not-- you can find the full version at patreon.com/lightscameraaccoladeDoor Lights Camera Accolade
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Episode 3 - All Not Quiet on the Podcast Front
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A new challenger arrives! Join us as we cover the third year of the Academy Awards and spoil All Quiet on the Western Front, The Big House, Disraeli, The Divorcee, and The Love Parade.Door Lights Camera Accolade
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Bonus Preview - We're Basically Experts on Film History Now
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You asked, we answered. In this episode, we all learn a little bit more about the origins of film, the structure of the Academy, what the Hays Code was, and some (fun?) trivia about Hollywood's most and least expensive films up to 1930. We also get to share what each of our favorite eras of film is-- turns out there might be a right answer to that …
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Episode 2 - Broadway Dreamin
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Hollywood hits some highs and lows as 1929’s nominees grapple with the introduction of sound, and we gain a newfound respect for quality sound design. This episode spoils 1929's Alibi, Hollywood Revue, In Old Arizona, and The Broadway Melody.Door Lights Camera Accolade
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Bonus Preview - Witches, Somnanmnbulists, and Nosferacula
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We share our unique relationships with scary movies and discuss three of 1920s' finest horror films: Haxan (1922), The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), and Nosferatu (1922). Except this is just the free preview, so you'll only get to hear the Nosferatu segment. Find the full version at patreon.com/lightscameraaccolade feat. special guest (friend) Ab…
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Episode 1 - Big Wings Have Small Beginnings
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The movies were silent, but we are not. Almost 100 years later, we spoil 1927's 7th Heaven, The Racket, and Wings. Join us as we discuss the first ever Academy Awards, and some of the history around why they came about.Door Lights Camera Accolade
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Amateur film buffs - Sarah, Jake, and Chrysantha - discover podcasting and talk a little about early Hollywood, and a lot about themselves in the inaugural episode of Lights, Camera, Accolade.Door Lights Camera Accolade
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