182. Breaking Free from the “Good Girl” Trap
Defining the “Good Girl” Archetype The "good girl" archetype is a socially constructed identity that pressures women to conform to expectations of perfection, compliance, and selflessness. Rooted in patriarchal systems, this archetype encourages women to: Seek validation from others (especially authority figures or men). Suppress their desires, emotions, and needs to maintain harmony or avoid conflict. Prioritize caregiving and people-pleasing over personal fulfillment. Avoid risks or "unladylike" behavior, opting for safety and predictability over boldness and authenticity. While society celebrates "good girls" for being polite, responsible, and agreeable, these traits often come at the expense of authenticity, empowerment, and joy. How Society Conditions Women Into the "Good Girl" Archetype Cultural Narratives Familial Expectations Religious and Moral Conditioning Workplace Dynamics Media and Social Conditioning Deeper Exploration: The Consequences of the "Good Girl" Trap Loss of Authenticity Emotional Suppression Sexual Shame Fear of Failure and Judgment Overwhelming Guilt _________________________________________ Our Sponsors: Interested in experiencing EESystem technology for yourself? Go to unifydhealing.com/COACHABLE Discover the power of vibro-acoustic technology with InHarmony at iaminharmony.com and use code COACHABLE Sign up for the WomanISHer Program! **The Coachable Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachablepodcast/ Website: https://www.torigordon.com Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ToriGordon** **Listen to all episodes on Audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4e62a5zpupdFpkErMiEimz?si=e7fb00845d874ac8 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-coachable-podcast/id1475408897** **Tori Gordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetorigordon/** **TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetorigordon?lang=en** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices