Elise Loehnen

In a captivating conversation, Elise Loehnen, a New York Times bestselling author and host of Pulling The Thread, explores the cultural narratives women internalize about being 'good.' They dive into how feelings can distort facts and the oversupply of perfectionism that leads to over-functioning. Elise shares insights from her childhood about money anxieties and highlights the importance of distinguishing between stories and reality. She offers practical exercises to reframe narratives and encourages women to embrace their visibility while learning to ask for help and say no.

Elise Loehnen, writer and cultural critic and former goop content chief, explores how cultural rules shape women's behavior and health. She discusses patriarchy as a learned system, suppressed emotions like anger and envy, people-pleasing in female friendships, and rebuilding power-through-care communities. The conversation highlights intuition, emotional hygiene, and practical ways to reclaim voice and mutual aid.