This one is a wrap on season one! I answer your wide variety of questions and share a little about our Christmas downunder. After recording I realised I left out many of our traditions, but I hope you enjoy regardless.
We go into:
- How we keep Christmas special without going overboard
- Navigating Santa, generosity, and the story of St. Nicholas with my kids
- The sunny celebrations of an Australian Christmas—and why it’s nothing like the movies
- Why tradition, faith, and community matter more to me as my family grows
- My biggest takeaways from network marketing, including learning thick skin and integrity (I loved this question)
- The little bedtime song that inspired my book, I Love You All the Time No Matter What. By the way, you can buy the book on Amazon.
All books and offerings are located at www.petakelly.com.
My bestselling Substack is here: www.likehoneycomb.com
Keep an eye out in Jan/Feb 2026 for my new luxury coffee table book– Body Luxury.
Grab yourself a copy of my new 160 page guide to creative integrity and freedom here : https://stan.store/petakelly/p/honest
Follow me on IG here @petajean_
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and restorative holiday period with your family.
“Joy to the world, the Lord has come. Let Earth, receive, her King!”
Peta Kelly
This week, I sit down with my mum — the force behind our family’s grit and laughter.
With four kids, decades as a government high school teacher, and her feet firmly planted in community life, she dishes out practical wisdom you won’t find in any parenting manual.
We dive into what it means to build true resilience — not just validate feelings, but teach kids to carry themselves with confidence, bounce back quickly, and see tough times as a training ground. From wild sibling banter, public school realities, to keeping the door open when your grown children chart their own paths, this episode brings funny, honest stories and big-hearted advice.
✨ We Talk About
- Raising kids who aren’t “bullyable” — sports, friendships, and building a thick skin.
- Why her generation relies on intuition and faith, not endless advice.
- Accepting differences across generations — and keeping communication open.
- The power of resolving family conflicts fast.
- Bringing humour and backbone to every challenge.
💡 Key Themes
- Get up and get on with it — resilience over victimhood.
- The beauty of community and embodied wisdom.
- Why talking to elders matters now more than ever.
This episode is a reminder that courage and laughter are the foundations every family needs. For more, send questions to hello@goodwomenshow.com.
Season two coming soon — and yes, everyone wants mum’s advice.
DISCLAIMER: In this episode, we share an honest, unscripted conversation about healing and homeopathy. These are our personal stories and reflections—not professional medical advice. As always, use your own discernment and do your own research.
Welcome back to Part 2 of my conversation with Mel—one of Australia’s true visionaries in holistic health, homeopathy, and community leadership. In this episode, we dive even deeper into what it looks like to build movements, rethink family models, and respond creatively to the challenges of our time.
Mel and I talk about her inspiring journey from being a stay-at-home mum with just a handful of Instagram followers, to launching a thriving international academy and soon-to-come homeopathic healing centres (so good!). We get honest about the messiness and beauty of balancing family, motherhood, and creative work—all while staying hopeful in a world that sometimes feels heavy.
In This Episode:
- How community-based healing and modern homeopathic centers can reshape healthcare in Australia
- The power of taking action from the heart, even if you feel small or unprepared
- Why the new “family business” can involve everyone, and doesn’t have to look traditional
- The new balance in families—men and women discovering new ways of leading, protecting, and creating together
- Reclaiming faith, optimism, and the antidote to despair in tough times
Mel can be found on Instagram at @thathomeopath and @rmdy.collective.
The best homeopathy first aid kit (and more) can be found here https://rmdycollective.org/ and BODYLUXURY10 gets you 10% off. You can also find the RMDY Homeopathy academy there.
For more on this, follow me on Instagram @petajean_ and @goodwomenshow , and on Substack www.likehoneycomb.com
Get your new guide to creative integrity here:
You can email the Good Women team at hello@goodwomenshow.com.
DISCLAIMER: In this episode, we share an honest, unscripted conversation about healing and homeopathy. These are our personal stories and reflections—not professional medical advice. As always, use your own discernment and do your own research.
I was SO excited to sit down with someone I admire so much– Melissa Kupsch. She’s an absolute powerhouse and Aussie trailblazer and I do not use those words lightly. She has built a world-changing Academy for Homeopaths, and is on track to build Homeopathic healing centres as well as worldwide RMDY ranches to change the way we do Farming, Education and Holistic Healing. She’s also mumma to 3 beautiful boys and husband to Matt.
We demystify what homeopathy really is, the misconceptions about it and why it’s changing lives—mine included. From witnessing homeopathic ‘miracles’ in my own children to untangling patterns I didn’t even know I carried, this episode is for anyone hungry for real, lasting healing.
What actually sets homeopathy apart from naturopathy, essential oils, or the standard medical model? How can suppressed emotions or even family trauma show up as physical symptoms? And why do so many people feel like they've “tried everything” before finding answers in energy medicine?
✨ We Talk About:
- Myths and truths about homeopathy—why it’s misunderstood, and how it really works
- The vital force: what it is, and how it transformed my perspective on healing
- Supporting our kids (and ourselves) without suppressing or just “managing” symptoms
- Tangible stories of breakthrough in fertility, chronic illness, and emotional healing
- How homeopathy weaves through ancestral patterns, clearing what we pass on to our kids
- What we’re actually listening for in a homeopathic consult (it’s not what you think!)
- The question I get all the time: “Is homeopathy really spiritual… or dangerous?”
- Why I believe true healing honors both science and spirit
Mel can be found on Instagram at @thathomeopath and @rmdy.collective.
The best homeopathy first aid kit (and more) can be found here https://rmdycollective.org/ and BODYLUXURY10 gets you 10% off. You can also find the RMDY Homeopathy academy there.
For more on this, follow me on Instagram @petajean_ and @goodwomenshow , and on Substack www.likehoneycomb.com
Get your new guide to creative integrity here:
You can email the Good Women team at hello@goodwomenshow.com.
In this episode, I open up about the realities of social media—the way it shapes our thoughts, relationships, and even our sense of self. I share my own struggles (yes, I’ve wanted to throw my whole podcast in the bin), the clunky and sometimes effective strategies I use, and what I’m learning about finding a healthy balance.
What’s the real cost of living online all the time? How do I carve out that sweet spot between “all in” and “all off”? I invite you into my process—messy, honest, and hopefully useful.
✨ What I Explore:
Why pedestaling people online leads to perfectionism—for everyone
How criticism (“You’re harsh and condescending…”) can actually make me softer, freer, and more authentic
The practical habits I’m testing: second phones, deleting apps, post-and-ghost
How too much scrolling fuels indecision, confusion, and anxiety
Why my true life and nearest relationships matter more than my Instagram bio
Tribalism, shallow judgment, and how social media can erode critical thinking and compassion
The danger of letting my phone steal time—and joy—from my family
Links:
NEW! This one is your Christmas gift to yourself and your family. A new (stunning) 160 page guide to creative integrity, freedom and peace. Instead of scrolling for the next two weeks, read this guide and be free in your expression and take your peace back.
HONEST– Creative Integrity in a performative world: https://stan.store/petakelly/p/honest
Find me on Instagram @petajean_ and more reflections on Substack at www.likehoneycomb.com.
Questions, stories, want to connect? Email hello@goodwomenshow.com.
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and I am not giving medical or birth advice. As always, use your own discernment, do your own research and pay attention to your own body and baby. While I am a passionate home birth advocate, I know that there are times where medical support is needed and I would NEVER encourage anyone to avoid this. There is no place for ego in birth ❤️
What does it really mean to trust your body — and your intuition — in birth?
In this episode, I open up about my three home births: the highs, the challenges, and the indescribable ecstasy on the other side of intensity. I share why birth matters so much to me, and how fear and culture can shape how we become mothers.
As someone deeply involved in the birth world — supporting “Birth Time” the documentary, witnessing friends’ trauma and redemption stories, and wrestling with my own expectations and faith — I’ve learned a lot about what it means to birth with both confidence and humility.
How do you decide what kind of birth is right for you? How do you resist fear and stand your ground in a system that often undermines your confidence? And above all — what does it look like to honour the divine design of birth, wherever your story leads?
✨ In This Episode, I Share:
- Why I chose three unmedicated home births — and joyful details of each one
- How fear, programming, and culture can “curse” women ahead of birth
- The flaws of the system, and trusting the God voice within.
- Owning my birth decisions — and why rigidity on any side is dangerous
- The power of having a trusted, experienced midwife — continuity of care and deep trust
- Facing the intensity of labour: my mantra of being “confident, but humble”
- Why the pain and intensity of birth changed me, and why I wouldn’t trade it for anything
- How I prepared my mind, navigated advice, and broke free from other people’s fears
- A resource and finding redemption after a hard birth
📚 Resources I Mention
- Birth Time: The Documentary https://www.birthtime.world/
- My Home Birth Companion (an 118-page guide to how I prepared) https://petakelly.com/shoppe/p/the-home-birth-companion-e-book
DISCLAIMER: This episode isn’t a how-to or self-help seminar. It’s a raw, unscripted conversation between siblings mucking through everything from emotional flooding to cancel culture, attachment wounds to faith journeys, and the infinite mess of real family life. All opinions are personal; all stories are ours. Take what resonates, leave what doesn’t—your discernment is always important online.
Welcome back to Good Women!
This special unedited conversation drops you into part two of my sit-down with my brother, Ben Kelly, home on a rare visit from Bali. From the jump, we get honest about growing up “Kelly”: sibling spats, parental divorce, single mum miracles, and surviving the swirl of progressive suburbia and soccer specialist school.
What’s inside this episode:
Critical thinking in an age of propaganda: why emotional intelligence is the backbone of reasoning, and how to spot when your body’s running the show
Tribalism & echo chambers: when group-identity overrides nuanced thinking, and how protests can sometimes reveal the limits of conviction
Family fights, resolution and repair: why we’re all about arguments (but had to learn the endgame), and how respect + humility win over perfection
Attachment styles in adulthood: Ben drops gold on dismissive avoidant, anxious, secure, disorganized, and how childhood survival strategies morph into grown-up relationship quirks
Masculinity, femininity & parenting: what biology, culture, and pendulum swings mean for raising boys and girls (and why self-responsibility wins over blame)
Faith, agnosticism & love: what it means to choose conviction without losing connection—and how our family found harmony in difference
Cancel culture, social pressure & truth-telling: do we owe the internet our stance on every controversy, or is real virtue found in living well without performance?
Real talk about identity, relationships, and growth: the painful, beautiful process of becoming more honest, taking responsibility, and learning how (and when) to repair
If you’re here for a perfect family, you’re in the wrong place. If you’re here for deep connection, wild arguments, clumsy attempts at grace, and the sweet spot where love meets honesty—welcome home.
Stay curious and stay loving. More truth, more humor, and more realness to come.
For more of Peta Kelly: @petajean_ and @goodwomenshow on Instagram, plus the Substack: www.likehoneycomb.com
Email: hello@goodwomenshow.com
Follow Ben at @__benjames_ on Instagram and threads (two underscores at the front, one underscore at the back).
Take his quiz at www.decodingdesire.com
See you next time!
DISCLAIMER: This conversation gets into some tender, taboo, and controversial terrain — sibling rivalry, single motherhood, faith, politics, and posturing (both spiritual and masculine). Nothing here is life advice; these are lived experiences, opinions, and real talk. Use your discernment.Welcome back once again to Good Women!First up– I didn’t realize how much my skirt would ride up and that the angle would make me look like I wasn’t wearing pants– apologies! Notes taken for future podcast attire. This week, things get a bit wild: I sit down with my not-a-woman, last-minute guest, my brother, Ben Kelly, fresh off the plane from Bali — and we dive deep into the messy, loving, endlessly nuanced world of family, identity, and culture. We get real about growing up as siblings — different worldviews under the same roof, agnostic vs. Christ-follower, marriage vs. living in Bali with a partner — and how those childhood roles ("man of the house," "eldest daughter") shape our adult relationships, sense of obligation, and emotional patterns.In this two part special, we talk about: Sibling dynamics: endless arguments, respect, and the “biff” that always ends in loveDifferent faiths & worldviews: agnosticism, Christ-following, marriage, independence, and family obligationBreaking free from inherited duty and learning to prioritize your own life, while still loving your origin storyLessons from single motherhood: resource scarcity, emotional resilience, and making safety out of thin airHow environment breeds hyper-vigilance, “performative masculinity,” and the strategy of surviving suburbiaThe reality of trauma, why not everything has to be “big T” (and why some people get stuck in victimhood for social currency)Why online “cancel culture,” entitled followers, and virtue signalling don't actually make you more righteous (or happy)The art of changing your mind publicly & privately, and how being curious is the doorway to growthNavigating social pressure: when everyone wants you to talk about every issue, do you owe them your voice?How giving (and living) without performance is its own virtue — no need to convince anyone you’re a "good" personFor more of Peta Kelly: @petajean_ and @goodwomenshow on Instagram, plus the Substack: www.likehoneycomb.com Email: hello@goodwomenshow.comFollow Ben at @__benjames_ on Instagram and threads (two underscores at the front, one underscore at the back). Take his quiz at www.decodingdesire.comStay tuned for Part 2 — more real talk, more nuance, more truth, and probably a few more laughs.
DISCLAIMER: This conversation with Cloe touches on deeply personal, controversial topics around family, feminism, faith, and women’s health. This episode is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, spiritual, or relationship advice. Please use your own discernment.In part two of this raw and honest episode, Peta and Cloe dive into what it means to build and protect your home, the challenges of modern motherhood, and the impact of feminism on women, families, and faith. We talk about:- Why the mother is central to building a thriving home — and how society has stripped women of that role.- The difference between healthy feminine and masculine energy in relationships, and the exhaustion that comes from doing “too much.”- How modern feminism has confused, depleted, and divided families.- The power of gratitude, joy, and shifting focus from drama and comparison to true life-giving simplicity.- Dealing with family tensions and letting go of control, expectations, and drama for the sake of peace.- The heartache and complexity of abortion, including Cloe's vulnerable story, discussing biblical truth versus cultural narratives.- Finding healing, acceptance, and grace for yourself and others while holding onto moral truth.- The importance of honest communication, forgiveness, and self-awareness in family and relationships.- Why being a “truther,” activist, or seeking drama can distract from your own growth and faith journey.- How to move from “baby food” Christianity to solid spiritual maturity — leaning into the Word, prayer, and mentorship.- The value of real church community, finding spiritual mentors, and building meaningful sisterhood.🗝️ Key Ideas:- “Your home is your domain. Don’t turn your back on building it.”- “Exhaustion comes when women abandon their femininity and take on too much.”- “Forgiveness, self-awareness, and grace outshine drama and control.”- “Truth doesn’t belong to the left or the right — God’s truth is unchanging.”💡 Highlights:- How modern culture exhausts women and wrecks families — and the biblical call to restoration.- The dangers of constant comparison, drama-seeking, and online activism.- Practical ways to find peace: letting go, simplifying life, and reconnecting with faith.- Real talk on abortion, shame, healing, and God’s love that welcomes us back.- Tips for finding spiritual strength: prayer, church, and wise women mentors.For more on this, follow me on Instagram @petajean_ and @goodwomenshow , and on Substack www.likehoneycomb.com Soon, I’ll have a 100+ guide for reviving your honest voice. Follow along to get it. You can email the Good Women team at hello@goodwomenshow.com
DISCLAIMER: This episode dives into raw, honest stories of resilience, faith, grief, and the real struggles of motherhood. These are personal experiences, not professional advice. As always, use discernment on your own healing journey.In this moving conversation, Peta sits down with her lifelong friend Cloe to talk about what it means to survive heartbreak and loss, rebuild identity, and hold faith steady through life's storms. From childhood memories in a “colorful” Perth suburb to parenting four kids, divorce, and healing after trauma, nothing is off-limits.We touch real questions like: Can you find hope after grief? How do you face solo motherhood and heartbreak with grace? What does it really mean to “renew your mind” and be kind to yourself in a judgmental world? How do women stay strong in a culture that often isolates or shames them?✨ We Talk About:- Childhood resilience and growing up surrounded by chaos- Losing loved ones—dad, boyfriend, mother—and the journey through grief- Faith, Christianity, and becoming a “hospital for the broken”- Divorce, judgment, and overcoming shame as a single or solo mum- The power of self-kindness and renewing your mind- Parenting without losing boundaries: gentle versus grounded discipline- Why the “battlefield of the mind” matters—and how to win it- Navigating rabbit holes, online overwhelm, and keeping discernment strong- Breaking the cycle of negative self-talk and venting- Building deep friendship, community, and conscious support between women💡 Highlights- “Be kind to yourself—drop the expectations, pick up the grace.”- Letting faith shape identity—not shame or culture.- Parenthood as privilege and stewardship, not just survival.- Healthy boundaries and tough love in raising resilient kids.- Detoxing from social legalism, gossip, and online comparison.For more conversations about real faith, real family, and honest creativity, follow @goodwomenshow and @petajean_. Want to share your own story or feedback? Email the team: hello@goodwomenshow.comStay tuned for part two with Cloe — coming soon!
DISCLAIMER: This episode hits some tender ground and explores controversial themes around health, diagnosis shock, and the power of perception. Our guest’s experiences and perspectives are for entertainment and education only — not medical advice. Listen with discernment and choose what serves you on your wellness journey.Welcome back to Good Women!Nellie Barnett is back again for part two! We go deep on why our beliefs about health — especially diagnosis — can shape our bodies and minds, often more than we realize.From the sometimes shocking power of medical language to the cycles triggered by diagnosis, Nellie reveals how re-claiming your perception around health is ground zero for healing. We discuss motherhood, childhood fevers, and how tracking the “story” behind a symptom unlocks true transformation. Whether you’re deep into holistic wellness or just starting to question conventional medicine, this episode invites you to challenge, reflect, and equip yourself for real resilience.✨ We Talk AboutNellie’s health journey — from mastitis to motherhood and discovering German New MedicineDiagnosis shock: how being told “you have this” can create biological disease cyclesWhy over-screening isn’t always empowering (the letters, the tests, and choosing your path)Conflict, perception, and their impact on physical symptoms — including the role of authority figures in shaping identityThe GNM perspective: how symptoms are often signs of healing, and why learning this paradigm “while you’re well” is crucialMothering through illness: perception, self-talk, and empowering your child to trust their bodyHow Nellie became a “health detective” — using story, timelines, and perceptual shifts in client workThe power of awareness and self-responsibility versus fear or blameNavigating medical interventions, community, and the art of choosing what’s right for you (and your family)Friendship, communication, and conscious disagreement — why open dialogue is a superpower Why cutting people off (“cancel culture”) may reflect areas where we’re disempowered and how relational dynamics shape wellbeingRadical self-honesty, boundaries, and why healing is an inside job💡 Key ThemesDiagnosis, perception, and the body’s languageThe importance of learning new paradigms of wellness before crisis hitsBiological living in a modern world (and why fear makes things worse)The role of community, empowered choices, and relational healthChildren’s symptoms, mother-child dynamics, and generational healingResilience, narrative, and the difference between practical change and perceptual changeWhy empowerment, not dogma, leads to sustainable wellness📖 Reflection“The body is always working for you, not against you. The shock of a diagnosis, the rush to test, the pressure to conform — these are all invitations to reclaim your story, your perception, and your power. Healing starts well before crisis, moves through community, and is anchored in genuine self-responsibility. You can love your people fiercely, eat the sourdough, argue about stick insects, and still show up whole. Learn while you’re well, and let your relationships — with your body, your kids, your friends — be the front lines of a quieter revolution.”NELLIE’S LINKS: Foundations of German New Medicine: https://nelliebwell.com/ Instagram: @nellie_newearthwellness FREYJA + Waitlist: www.biorelations.com | https://freyja-register-your-interest.getresponsesite.com/ @biorelations on InstagramCurious about radical self-responsibility, the biology of conflict, or why getting a diagnosis is only part of your story? Stay tuned for future episodes — and lean in, even when it’s uncomfortable.
DISCLAIMER: These conversations with Nellie hit some tender and controversial questions. This episode is meant for entertainment purposes and is not medical advice. Use your discernment on your own health journey. Welcome back to Good Women!This week, I sit down with Nellie Barnett: mother, wife, teacher, perceptual change nerd, and Australia’s leading voice in German New Medicine (GHK). Nellie and I dive into the wild truth about health, wellness, and what it means to actually live in alignment with our primal nature, especially as modern women.From breaking down the myths of modern feminism to the hidden conflicts that plague mothers today, we get real about relationships, self-responsibility, why women’s biology is being played upon, and the secret language of symptoms — identity crisis, mastitis, rashes left and right, and why your perception literally shapes your health.We talk friendship, differences, long voice notes, and stick insects (yes, really). Nellie shares how her own story, her mother’s journey with early-onset dementia, and years studying GHK reveal God’s genius design — whether you’re deep down the alternative health rabbit-hole or simply trying to survive motherhood in a world that wants you back in the workforce.✨ We Talk AboutNellie’s journey: motherhood, mastitis, and discovering German New MedicineHow radical self-responsibility, not blame, unlocks true freedom (and healing)Why separation conflicts — from self, children, and partner — show up as physical symptomsThe biological consequences of modern feminism for women, children, and men (yes, the decline of the alpha male)Living “biologically” — what does it mean beyond sourdough and linen dresses?The art of holding community, working through differences, and why “cancel culture” is messing with our healthWhy mothers need real community (and why “doing it alone” goes against biology)Perception, resilience, and not getting tripped up by food or blue lights (ditch the fear, keep the trust in your body)The secret power of women in relationships — and how men really want to provide (even if you’re the “boss babe type”)The real nature of freedom, faith, and why “the woman acts, the man reacts” flips everything about family leadership💡 Key ThemesBiological living in a modern world — science meets soulUnlearning medical dogma, welcoming radical self-responsibilityThe war on women’s biology (and why community is the antidote)Men’s wellness, territory, and recovering the true masculineIntergenerational wounds, survivor stories, and why every symptom has a storyThe power of perception, faith, and taking charge of your healing📖 Reflection “The revolution will be quieter than we think — it starts with women reclaiming their biology, their community, and their power to lead families back to truth. Real freedom means real responsibility. And sometimes, the healthiest choice is owning your story, baking your own bread, and loving people even when they drive you crazy.”NELLIE’S LINKS: WEBSITE with all offerings https://nelliebwell.com/Insta: @nellie_newearthwellness Link for FREYJA— www.biorelations.com and waiting list is here https://freyja-register-your-interest.getresponsesite.com/Also @biorelations on IG. For more, follow @petajean_ and @goodwomenshow on Instagram, and check out the Substack: www.likehoneycomb.comEmail us: hello@goodwomenshow.comIf you want to learn more about radical self-responsibility, GHK, or why stick insects have a fan club — stay tuned for Nellie’s own upcoming show, and join the quiet revolution.
This week, I sit down with the woman who started it all — my mum.The lady, the myth, the legend.
From raising four kids, working full time as a high school English teacher and volunteer for absolutely every sporting group, surviving heartbreak, teaching generations of kids, and still managing to laugh her way through it — this is the raw, funny, wise story of a woman who just got on with it.
I share my mums story— being born out of wedlock in the 1950’s, being abandoned by her father in the womb, and being raised as if her grandparents were her parents so not to ‘ruffle feathers’ in society.
We talk about the realities of motherhood before social media, before “self-care,” and before parenting manuals. What it means to raise resilient kids, build community, and stay grounded in the middle of chaos.This episode is full of stories, laughs, banter, and big-hearted wisdom for every generation.
✨ We Talk About
My mum’s story — four kids, one wild life, and a whole lot of grit.
Working hard, community volunteering, and the power of connection.
Bald head and no lovers — her philosophy on independence and priorities.
The art of getting up and getting on with it — resilience over self-pity.
Teaching, saving lives, and how her classroom became a safe place for countless kids.
Making herself watch Shawshank Redemption and navigating real danger (yes, bombs under Dad’s car).
The biggest stresses and worries of motherhood then vs now.
What’s gone wrong with gentle parenting and why our generation’s kids are different.
What she loves most about being a Nanna — and what’s changed.
Working through differences of opinion across generations with love and humour.
The eldest daughter phenomenon — is it real, and what did she notice in me?
The good traits we inherited.
Rapid fire: What she’s most proud of, hardest season she’s endured, and who’s the funniest sibling.
💡 Key Themes
Resilience over perfectionism
Faith, humour, and survival through hard times
The difference between old-school parenting and the modern emotional era
Community as the quiet backbone of motherhood
The beauty of intergenerational dialogue — we need to hear from our mothers again
“Get up and get on with it” — mum’s motto.
📖 Reflection
“Every generation faces its own storms — but the women who came before us paved the road with courage, community, and laughter. Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is just get up and keep going.”
For more on this, follow me on Instagram @petajean_ and @goodwomenshow , and on Substack www.likehoneycomb.com
Soon, I’ll have a 100+ guide for reviving your honest voice. Follow along to get it.
You can email the Good Women team at hello@goodwomenshow.com
Was there ever really a “golden age”?
In this honest and nostalgic episode, Peta explores how our memories of the past — especially the 1990s — reveal what we’ve lost and what we still long for.
Through stories of her own childhood, reflections on modern parenting, and insights from The Collapse of Parenting by Dr. Leonard Sax and For the Children’s Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay, she examines what’s happening to families today.
What’s changed between the childhoods of independence, scraped knees, and neighbourhood adventures — and the over-scheduled, screen-filled, anxiety-ridden parenting of today?
And most importantly — what does Scripture, psychology, and timeless wisdom all agree on about raising strong, joyful, respectful children?
✨ We Talk About:
Why nostalgia is misleading — every era has its darkness (Carl Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self).
The 1990s childhood: independence, freedom, community — and what we can reclaim from it.
How gentle parenting became the dominant modern ideal — and where it goes wrong.
The difference between authoritarian, permissive, gentle, and authoritative parenting.
Why authoritative parenting is the gold standard for confidence, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.
Dr. Leonard Sax’s research on how soft parenting erodes self-control and respect.
The power of family dinners and everyday rituals in shaping character.
The biblical model of discipline — love with structure, grace with guidance.
Charlotte Mason’s wisdom on raising “whole persons” — children as souls, not projects.
How culture, technology, and feminism have reshaped parenting expectations.
The balance of warmth and authority: “I lead you with love and structure.”
Why “even if you don’t homeschool, you homeschool.”
How formation happens through atmosphere, example, and the spiritual life of the home.
🧩 Key Ideas
Every age has its problems — but our task is to respond faithfully, not romantically.
Children thrive on both connection and correction.
“When parents don’t insist on respect, children don’t learn it.” — Dr. Leonard Sax
Gentle parenting without structure breeds insecurity.
Authoritative parenting blends love, warmth, and clear leadership.
True education forms souls who love truth, beauty, and God.
📖 Scriptures Mentioned
“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” — Ephesians 6:4
“For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.” — Hebrews 12:11
“Train up a child in the way he should go.” — Proverbs 22:6
“Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching.” — Proverbs 1:8–9
📚 Books Mentioned
The Collapse of Parenting — Dr. Leonard Sax
For the Children’s Sake — Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self — Carl R. Trueman
Philosophy of Education — Charlotte Mason
💡 Takeaways
Don’t idealize the past — redeem the present.
Warmth and boundaries are not opposites; they’re both love.
Respect, resilience, and faith are formed in the everyday atmosphere of the home.
“Children are born persons” — and parents are called to guide, not control.
Whether you home school or not, you home school.
🙏 Closing Reflection
“Every age has its dangers. The task of the Christian parent is not to whine about the moment we live in, but to understand it — and respond faithfully.”
❤️ For Listeners
For more on this, follow me on Instagram @petajean_ and @goodwomenshow , and on Substack www.likehoneycomb.com
Soon, I’ll have a 100+ guide for reviving your honest voice. Follow along to get it.
You can email the Good Women team at hello@goodwomenshow.com.
In this Voice Note, I share something that’s been burning in me for a long time.
We talk about the quiet but deliberate cultural plot to degrade motherhood — how modern feminism convinced women that staying home is regression, that to be valuable we must be “boss babes,” founders, and forever in motion.
I share why this story is broken.
Why it hurts our health, our relationships, our children, and our sense of worth.
And why the call back to motherhood as vocation isn’t a step backwards — it’s the restoration of design.
We explore:
I also share from my own story — the ego, eldest-daughter proving, and fear I had to release before I could see the gift in slowing down.
We end with one of the most beautiful words ever written about motherhood:
“The most important person on earth is a mother…” — Venerable József Cardinal Mindszenty
This is not a sermon. It’s a Voice Note — a reminder that you are the environment your child grows in, and that nothing on earth is more sacred than that.
Mentions and links
For more on this, follow me on Instagram @petajean_ and @goodwomenshow and on Substack www.likehoneycomb.com
Soon, I’ll have a 100+ guide for reviving your honest voice. Follow along to get it.
You can email the Good Women team at hello@goodwomenshow.com
NOTE: Use your discernment. I am using my voice according to my worldview— that’s it. I don’t give medical advice or otherwise and I’m not liable for anything you do as a result of listening to this show.
In this Voice Note, I’m sharing something tender and foundational — my faith journey.
Not as a theologian. Not as an influencer. As a woman who has wrestled, questioned, broken, and rebuilt — and found Jesus in the middle of it.
You’ll hear:
This episode is a love letter to truth — and an invitation to question honestly, walk humbly, and live a personal faith, not a performative one.
Mentions:
— The beautiful writing I read out was by Elisabeth Stone on Substack. Her Substack publication is called Of Home And Womanhood.
— My dear friend Tara Hanks Testimony https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f5QG9SRgyk4&t=1876s
Some helpful resources (Honestly there are so many. God will guide you).
— The Bible Recap. Study the full bible. Can do so on The Bible App.
— Mere Christianity. C S Lewis (A staple).
— The Case for Faith and The Case for Christ— Lee Strobel
— The Screwtape letters. C.S Lewis. (Understanding spiritual warfare!).
— Orthodoxy. G K Chesterton (A classic).
— Tim Keller (Sound biblical teaching. He has passed but his podcasts live on).
— Apostle Kathryn (FULL of the Holy Spirit).
— Sally Clarkson (Beautiful words on mothering).
— Allie Beth Stuckey (Solid biblical teaching and VERY bold voice).
I also find Brandi Potter very helpful in understanding the true message of Jesus.
NOTE: Use your discernment. I am using my voice according to my worldview— that’s it. I don’t give medical advice or otherwise and I’m not liable for anything you do as a result of listening to this show.
I call these solo episodes Voice Notes, I’m talking about something that shapes almost every modern mother’s life — our relationship with social media.
It’s not just about what happens online. It’s about what happens to us — to our nervous systems, our children, our creativity, our peace when we’re offline.
I share my own history with social media, my time away, and what I’ve learned about boundaries, discipline, and navigating using my voice in a time of social media insanity.
You’ll hear:
This episode is a gentle rebellion — a reminder that you can be online without being consumed by it. You can be present, elegant, and powerful without being loud. You can mother, create, and build culture without letting the mob control your voice.
Practical Reflections
For more on this, follow me on Instagram @petajean_ and @goodwomenshow , and on Substack www.likehoneycomb.com
Soon, I’ll have a 100+ guide for reviving your honest voice. Follow along to get it.
You can email the Good Women team at hello@goodwomenshow.com
Welcome to Good Women — a podcast for cultural renewal, feminine vitality, and wholehearted faith.
In this first episode, I’m sharing what’s behind the name Good Women — and what this movement is really about.
You’ll hear:
This episode is both a welcome and a wake-up: a call to rebuild culture starting with the home, the family, and the feminine soul.
For more, follow me on Instagram @petajean_ and @goodwomenshow and on Substack www.likehoneycomb.com
Soon, I’ll have a 100+ guide for reviving your honest voice. Follow along to get it.
You can email the Good Women team at hello@goodwomenshow.com