13. Girlhood, Shame, and Self-Optimization with Hailey Noecker

Girlhood is a state of constant embarrassment. Not to mention the feeling that you're just...always in trouble? So how the hell are we supposed to become well-adjusted adults when most of us have been raised to have a deep shame rooted in our bones? Well today, I've got Hailey Noecker, self-published author that's absolutely killing it on Substack right now and a prevention specialist for a child advocacy nonprofit. We're chatting about: How working in child advocacy has made Hailey think about her own childhood differently What it means to reclaim your youth in adulthood The fig tree analogy (of course, you know me) Why our obsession with self-optimization can be debilitating Listen to the Spotify playlist HERE Connect with Hailey: Substack TikTok Connect with me: ⁠Follow Wild Geese on Insta!⁠ ⁠Follow Anna’s business insta!

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Welcome to Wild Geese! Think of this as your little plot in the woods where you can lay down a picnic blanket, gather with your friends, and gab! I’m your host, Anna Corinne - a NYC based podcast strategist and actress. Every Thursday, I’m sitting down with community organizers, creative entrepreneurs, writers, and generally fascinating people. I want listening to Wild Geese to feel like night in a fluffy chair, cat purring at your feet, warm light creating a glow, and all of your friends in one room together.