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In Pursuit of Perfection: Young Women in America with Guest Karen Fitzhugh, Executive Director, Sovereign Journey
In Pursuit of Perfection: Young Women in America with Guest Karen Fitzhugh, Executive Director, Sovereign Journey
In Pursuit of Perfection: Young Women in America with Guest Karen Fitzhugh, Executive Director, Sovereign Journey
Monday 19th November 2012
Karen Fitzhugh and Mary Woods discuss the societal pressures on young American women and their impact on mental health on 'One Hour AT A Time'.
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Get the buttons here!The High Stakes of Perfection: Young Women and Societal Pressure
If you don't have a sense of yourself, then how can you deal with that?
Picture this: young women in America, juggling countless roles and expectations. In this episode of 'One Hour AT A Time', host Mary Woods sits down with Karen Fitzhugh, Executive Director of Sovereign Journey, to tackle the immense pressures young women face today. From being expected to be thin and wealthy to balancing the roles of wife, mother, and professional, the demands are endless. These high stakes often lead to mental health struggles like depression and anxiety, and even substance abuse.
Karen and Mary dive deep into why validation is crucial and how tailored treatment programs, such as Sovereign Journey, can make a difference. They explore the benefits of single-gender therapy, which allows women to focus on their own growth without the distraction of forming new relationships during treatment. Karen also sheds light on how communication styles differ between men and women and why this matters in recovery.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the unique challenges young women face and finding ways to support them. It's a conversation full of empathy, insight, and practical advice.