About this episode
Women are often praised for being "good" but what if goodness is holding us back from being whole? In this deeply thought-provoking episode, bestselling author Elise Loehnen returns to discuss her new workbook, Choosing Wholeness Over Goodness, a companion to her New York Times bestseller, On Our Best Behavior. They explore how deeply ingrained cultural programming shapes women's identities, expectations, and stories, often without our awareness. Elise breaks down the seven "sins" that subconsciously govern women's lives, including the good girl script, perfectionism, and self-sacrifice, and teaches us how to reclaim power by choosing truth and wholeness over performance and fear. You'll learn tangible tools for self-inquiry including "fact versus story", how to identify fear responses, naming personas, and how to recognize if you're caught in a drama triangle. This episode is rich with insights, tools, and real-life examples that will help you begin to shift your internal stories, access deeper self-compassion, and build stronger, healthier boundaries. It's not about being a better woman—it's about being more you. Topics Covered In This Episode: Cultural conditioning and the good girl myth Self-awareness tools you can practice today Understanding your fear response How the drama triangle keeps you stuck How to name and work with your inner personas Show Notes: Follow @eliseloehnen on Instagram Tweet Elise @eloehnen Check out Elise's on Linkedin Visit Elise's website Purchase New York Times bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good Buy Choosing Wholeness Over Goodness—the official companion guide to On Our Best Behavior, as well as Tru
