Girls Night #308: Who Made These Rules? (And WHY are we still following them?)

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Have you ever felt like you were doing everything “right” — checking every box, following every rule — and still ending up restless, disappointed, or wondering, Is this really the life I want?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about something many of us rule-followers were never taught how to do: questioning authority.

We’ll unpack:

Where the formulas and “life scripts” we’ve been following actually came from
How to recognize when a leader, community, or cultural voice doesn’t deserve authority in your life
A practical vetting process for deciding who should get a seat at your table
What to do when a leader you trusted lets you down
How to quiet the noise of other people’s expectations and hear your own voice again

If you’ve ever felt crushed by the weight of doing what you’re “supposed” to do, this episode will help you take a deep breath, release the old scripts, and start writing a life that truly fits.

Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s ahead this season — because together we’re going to keep unpacking how to let go of other people’s expectations and rebuild a life that feels like home.

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

→ "We Need to Talk" guide with scripts for 44 difficult conversations

→ Love Your Single Life course for building confidence and navigating dating conversations

→ Just Married course for newlyweds learning to navigate conflict and communication

→ Becoming Mama course for advocating for yourself during pregnancy and early motherhood

→ Create A Life You Love book

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