Over This Should
Welcome to Over This Should, the podcast where we ditch societal expectations, challenge the "shoulds" holding women back, and embrace life on your own terms. Hosted by Pamela Meadows, this empowering series features inspiring conversations, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you set boundaries, boost confidence, and live authentically.
Designed for women ready to step into their power, Over This Should covers topics like self-love, emotional intelligence, navigating relationships, and achieving personal and professional growth. Whether you’re redefining success, balancing life’s demands, or seeking inspiration, this podcast provides the tools and support you need to create a fulfilling, unapologetic life.
Join us every week for uplifting stories, actionable advice, and thought-provoking interviews that empower you to live boldly and authentically. Let’s redefine what it means to thrive—together!
Over This Should
Tall Poppy Syndrome: Why Women Get Cut Down for Standing Tall
Have you ever felt the sting of being called “too much,” “too confident,” or “too ambitious”? Sis, you’re not imagining it—that’s Tall Poppy Syndrome at work, and this episode is here to slice it at the root.
In this episode of Over This Should, we’re diving into why women are often criticized for their success—and how we can fight back with fierce self-awareness, mindset shifts, and community support.
What You’ll Learn:
- What Tall Poppy Syndrome is (and how it shows up at work, home, and online)
- The real research behind why successful women face backlash
- How to spot the signs (in yourself and others)
- Why this is a symptom of patriarchal programming
- The mindset and communication tools you need to own your brilliance
Featuring real-life stories, stats that’ll make your jaw drop, and action steps to reclaim your power.
This episode is part pep talk, part data drop, and all about helping women rise—without guilt, shame, or apologies.