The Good Girl Tax: Why You Don’t Trust Yourself (And How to Fix It)
Release Date: 05/05/2026
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In this episode of Wild Medicine, Dr. Michelle Peris explores the themes of self-trust, the Wild Woman archetype, and the impact of good girl conditioning on women's emotional awareness and relationships.
She discusses the importance of understanding sensory data, setting boundaries, and recognizing incongruence in relationships.
The conversation emphasizes the need for effective communication skills and the cost of overanalyzing interactions.
Dr. Peris also introduces the concept of the fawn response, highlighting how hypervigilance can lead to disconnection from one's own needs and desires.
In this conversation, Dr. Michelle Peris delves into the complexities of overthinking, the impact of good girl conditioning, and the importance of setting boundaries.
She emphasizes how the nervous system plays a crucial role in our responses to perceived threats and how societal conditioning can lead to self-doubt and compliance.
Through personal anecdotes and insights, she encourages women to trust their instincts and recognize the data their bodies provide, ultimately advocating for a more empowered and authentic way of living.
Takeaways
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The Wild Woman archetype encourages women to embrace their true selves.
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Good girl conditioning can lead to a lack of self-trust.
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Understanding sensory data is crucial for setting boundaries.
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Congruence in relationships is essential for emotional health.
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Overanalyzing others' behaviour can lead to confusion and resentment.
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Effective communication skills are vital for expressing needs.
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The fawn response can cause disconnection from one's own emotions.
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Rewilding involves reclaiming one's emotional awareness.
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Self-trust is foundational for healthy relationships.
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The cost of not addressing incongruence in relationships is high. Your nervous system is trained to protect you from perceived danger.
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Good girl conditioning leads to a deep association between compliance and self-worth.
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Setting boundaries can feel threatening due to past conditioning.
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Overanalyzing relationships often stems from a desire for safety.
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The discomfort you feel is a signal of an imbalance, not a betrayal.
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Honesty in relationships fosters intimacy and connection.
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Women often struggle to set boundaries due to fear of conflict.
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Recognizing the mismatch between words and actions is crucial for self-trust.
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Small adjustments in behaviour can lead to healthier boundaries.
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Trusting your own data is essential for personal empowerment.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections
04:10 Exploring the Wild Woman Archetype
06:41 The Good Girl Tax and Self-Trust
09:10 Understanding Sensory Data and Boundaries
11:34 The Importance of Congruence in Relationships
13:57 Navigating Incongruence and Self-Trust
16:54 The Role of Hypervigilance in Good Girl Conditioning
19:25 Rewilding and Emotional Awareness
21:57 The Cost of Overanalyzing Relationships
24:49 Communication Skills and Emotional Processing
26:48 The Fawn Response and Emotional Regulation
36:45 Understanding the Nervous System's Role in Overthinking
38:05 The Impact of Good Girl Conditioning
40:04 Recognizing the Mismatch Between Words and Action
43:01 The Exhaustion of Overanalyzing Relationships
45:57 The Cost of Inaction and Overanalysis
50:23 The Importance of Setting Boundaries
55:20 Navigating the Fear of Being Seen as Difficult
59:07 Practical Steps to Adjust Boundaries
01:03:14 Understanding the Nervous System's Response to Boundaries
01:06:38 Building Trust in Oneself Through Data Awareness
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