Ep. 82 Ambition is Not a Dirty Word: Encouraging Women to Dream Big

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Somewhere along the way, ambition became a dirty word for women—packaged as selfish, aggressive, or unfeminine. But let’s be clear: ambition isn’t selfish. It’s survival. It’s sovereignty. It’s your birthright.

In this unapologetic episode of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, Lynn dismantles the outdated myth that women should shrink themselves for the comfort of others. From glass ceilings to the subtle side-eyes women get for wanting “too much,” we explore why ambition has been demonized—and why now is the time to reclaim it.

We dive into:

• The origins of anti-ambition bias in women and its ties to patriarchy
• Why society still views assertive women as a threat to tradition
• How ambition is weaponized against women in relationships, parenting, and the workplace
• Why you don’t owe humility to anyone just to be “palatable”
• The false idea that ambition and nurturance can’t co-exist
• How women can define success on their own terms and walk boldly toward it
• Why it’s okay to go it alone—until you build the team that actually gets it

You don’t need permission to want more.

You don’t have to apologize for dreaming bigger than what others can see for you.

This is your invitation to stop shrinking, stop justifying, and start chasing every goal that lights you up.

Whether you're childfree, breaking norms, or the only ambitious woman in the room—you belong here.

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