Show Notes
If you've ever felt like you had to make yourself smaller to be accepted, this episode is for you.
For years, Sophie Jane Lee looked like she had it all together.
A successful career. A beautiful home. Ambition. Status. Achievement.
But behind the scenes, she was battling addiction, toxic relationships, deep shame, and a painful belief that she was never truly good enough.
In this powerful conversation, Lisa sits down with brand strategist, journalist and author Sophie Jane Lee to unpack the truth about internalised misogyny - and the subtle ways women are conditioned to shrink themselves, compete with one another, stay “palatable”, and abandon who they really are.
Together, they explore: why so many women struggle with self-worth the hidden ways misogyny shows up between women people pleasing, perfectionism and burnout
Sophie also opens up about the life-changing moment that forced her to confront the truth about herself - and the journey that inspired her book, Beyond Palatable.
This is an honest, challenging and deeply important conversation about identity, conditioning, confidence, and what it really means to reclaim your voice as a woman.
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