Psychiatrist and author Dr. Jennifer Reid joins Kelly to unpack why so many women walk through life feeling like they’re constantly falling short — even when they’re doing everything “right.”

From perfectionism and people pleasing to over-functioning and feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions, this conversation dives into the quiet ways guilt shapes our decisions, relationships, careers, and sense of self. Jennifer explains why guilt has become such a common emotional baseline for women, how unrealistic expectations keep us trapped in cycles of burnout and self-criticism, and what it actually looks like to start making decisions from self-trust instead of obligation.

Kelly and Jennifer also discuss the discomfort of disappointing people, the pressure to “have it all,” hyper-accountability, and why so many women struggle to identify what they actually want outside of what’s expected of them.

Buy Jennifer's book: GUILT FREE: Reclaiming Your Life From Unreasonable Expectations

Visit Jennifer's website: jenniferreidmd.com

Instagram: @jenreidmd

Check out Jennifer's Substack here.

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