In this episode of Don’t Tell Me To Calm Down, we’re diving into the invisible rulebook almost every woman inherits — the one that shapes how you speak, how you show up, how you judge yourself, and even how you judge other women.

If you’ve ever wondered why you apologize too much, policeyour body, downplay your success, or feel triggered by women who are loud, bold, or unapologetic…

There’s a reason — and it’s not your personality.

It’s internalized cultural programming.

And today, we’re bringing it into the light.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

*What internalized misogyny actually is (and why most women swear they don’t have it)

*The subtle ways cultural conditioning becomes your innervoice

*A 7-question quiz to reveal where internalized bias isrunning your life

*How women learn to distrust their own intuition, emotions,and power

*Why judging other women is usually self-protection, notmalice

*How body image is shaped by patriarchy, media, andinherited beliefs

*The truth about why so many women feel “too much,” “notenough,” or both

*Why recognizing internalized misogyny is not shameful —it’s liberating

You’ll also hear a personal story about beautystandards, aging, and how appearance-based conditioning can live inside us for decades without being questioned.

What makes this episode different:

We’re not blaming women.

We’re tracing the source back to systems, culture, conditioning, and generational patterns — and showing you how to reclaim your voice from all of it.

This week’s actionable practice:

When a self-critical thought appears, don’t argue with it.
Simply name it for what it is:

“That’s conditioning.”

“That’s the good girl script.”

“That’s the body-policing culture talking.”

Naming the source creates separation. Separation createssovereignty. This is where your reclamation begins.

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