460. The psychology of 'good girl' syndrome

Podcast: The Psychology of your 20s · iHeartPodcasts

Opublikowano: 2026-09-21

Many of us are conditioned to believe that being described as kind, nice, accommodating and generous are the key to overall happiness. But when these traits veer into Good Girl Syndrome, we can be left with a pathological need to please others, be hypervigilant towards others’ emotions, and ultimately suppress how we really feel. In this episode, we explore the origins of Good Girl Syndrome, understand the mental and physical cost of emotional suppression, and learn how to challenge this early social conditioning. Watch on Netflix: HERE We unpack: Why women are particularly vulnerable to...