Send us a text Don’t be so sensitive.” “It’s just banter.” “That’s just how boys are.” Sound familiar? These aren’t harmless comments — they’re signals your daughter may be learning to ignore just to stay safe. In this episode, we unpack what’s really happening when girls experience everyday disrespect — whether that’s unwanted comments, online messages, or boundary-pushing behaviour that’s brushed off as normal. You’ll learn: What’s going on in your daughter’s nervous system when she feels unsafe or disrespected Why she might laugh it off, stay silent, or shut down — and why that’s not weakness How to support her in regulating her body before expecting her to speak up Simple, science-backed tools to help her respond with confidence Plus, I’ll walk you through one powerful 4-minute practice that helps build connection without needing a heavy “talk.” This one might bring up emotion — anger, guilt, even old memories — but it’s too important to avoid. Let’s start changing the story for our girls. Download my free 60 sec reset - for mums and girls - simple tools to use in the moment (yes that moment) - when everything is going to pot and you don't know what the hell to do. It's simple, easy and ready to use right now. Wanna dive deeper into this and other real-life mum stuff? Wish your daughter had her own podcast to help understand what's going on? Send her to Girl You've Got This - my podcast just for girls, availabe on all major platforms. Wanna talk? Book a FREE chat with me - sometimes it helps to say it out loud. And don't forget to hit subscribe so you're the first to get new episodes as they land - because let's be honest, who's got time to go hunting for a podcast? See you next time!
