Where Did I Go…?
Where Did I Go...?
Podcast Description
Where Did I Go? is a podcast and newsletter about the quiet identity crisis that so often comes with motherhood—and the slow, beautiful, messy process of finding your way back to yourself. Whether you’re in the thick of new motherhood, riding the waves of matrescence, creeping toward perimenopause, or just feeling a little lost in the demands of everyday life—this space is for you.
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The podcast delves into themes surrounding the identity shifts experienced in motherhood, exploring topics like matrescence, societal pressures on women, and personal fulfillment, with episodes featuring discussions on cultural expectations versus personal realities, such as the conversation with Dr. Giselle Goodwin about the shifting meaning of 'having it all' and the impact of perfectionism.
Where Did I Go? is a podcast and newsletter about the quiet identity crisis that so often comes with motherhood—and the slow, beautiful, messy process of finding your way back to yourself. Whether you’re in the thick of new motherhood, riding the waves of matrescence, creeping toward perimenopause, or just feeling a little lost in the demands of everyday life—this space is for you.
The phrase having it all used to sound like freedom. Now, for many women, it feels like pressure to do everything perfectly, all at once: raise the kids, run the meetings, look good doing it, and never drop the ball.
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Giselle Goodwin, author of Can Women Really Have It All?, to unpack how that idea shifted from empowerment to exhaustion.
We talk about what having it all really means in 2025, why women are statistically less happy than they were 50 years ago, and how we can start letting go of the myths that keep us stuck. We also explore what needs to change – not just in our mindset, but in the systems around us – so that women can build full, joyful lives without burning out trying to prove themselves.
What You’ll Hear:
The real story behind Giselle’s leap from entrepreneur to full-time writer and researcher on women, wellbeing and work
The hidden cost of perfectionism and performance in modern womanhood
Why our idea of success needs a serious rethink
How to start building a life that feels good, not just one that sounds good
More from Giselle:
You can get your own copy of Can Women Really Have It All? on Amazon and Audible
🌐 gisellegoodwin.com – download her free Personal Happiness Manifesto
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📷 Instagram: @gisellegoodwinwrites
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