Unlonely with Dr. Jody Carrington

Too Busy to Be Well: Breaking Free from Good Girl Expectations - Michelle McQuaid

Unlonely with Dr. Jody Carrington

Show Notes

Let’s talk about the Good Girl Trap. The one that tells us to do it all, keep everyone happy, and somehow still be thriving. Spoiler: It’s a one-way ticket to exhaustion, resentment, and losing yourself.

I sat down with the incredible Dr. Michelle McQuade to unpack why women are still stuck in outdated expectations—and more importantly, how we break free.

We’re diving into: Why we feel too busy to be well (and how to change that) The hidden costs of being a "Good Girl" How to build self-compassion & secure attachment (with YOURSELF) The truth about why women are wired to save the world

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or like you’ve lost yourself in the expectations of others, THIS is the episode you need.

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