We’ve all been told to “never give up” — but what if that mindset has a dark side? This episode breaks down new psychological research, highlighted in New Scientist, showing that relentless grit and pushing through at all costs can actually harm wellbeing… and that knowing when to quit is a powerful skill. Eimear unpacks the science behind healthy goal disengagement, why stopping is sometimes the smartest move you can make, and how letting go can open doors you couldn’t see while you were bu...
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We’ve all been told to “never give up” — but what if that mindset has a dark side? This episode breaks down new psychological research, highlighted in New Scientist, showing that relentless grit and pushing through at all costs can actually harm wellbeing… and that knowing when to quit is a powerful skill. Eimear unpacks the science behind healthy goal disengagement, why stopping is sometimes the smartest move you can make, and how letting go can open doors you couldn’t see while you were bu...
Sisterhood as Medicine: The Truth About Women, Loneliness & Connection
Girl, Choose Yourself!
21 minutes
5 months ago
Sisterhood as Medicine: The Truth About Women, Loneliness & Connection
Why are so many women feeling quietly disconnected—even when we’re surrounded by people or “connected” online? In this episode, Eimear explores the emotional and biological truth about female friendship, the modern epidemic of loneliness, and why sisterhood might just be the thing we need most right now. She shares a viral quote that hit a nerve, a story that sparked hundreds of women to say “me too,” and the deeper wound that gets triggered every time women are pitted against each other. If ...
Girl, Choose Yourself!
We’ve all been told to “never give up” — but what if that mindset has a dark side? This episode breaks down new psychological research, highlighted in New Scientist, showing that relentless grit and pushing through at all costs can actually harm wellbeing… and that knowing when to quit is a powerful skill. Eimear unpacks the science behind healthy goal disengagement, why stopping is sometimes the smartest move you can make, and how letting go can open doors you couldn’t see while you were bu...
