Why Good Girls Gossip: Reclaiming Female Connection in Midlife with Tova Leigh
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Have you ever hesitated to open up with other women because you feared judgment, competition, or being labeled as “too much”? If this resonates with you, I’ve got good news: you are not the problem.
In this episode, author, comedian, and digital creator Tova Leigh joins me to talk about her latest book Good Girls Gossip. It’s a powerful reclaiming of what it really means to connect, share, and show up in midlife.
From her female empowerment retreats to her own journey of shedding perfectionism, Tova shares why midlife can be a season of coming home to yourself and how conversations between women, once dismissed as idle gossip, are actually sacred, and what we are all craving.
You'll Learn:
- Why gossip was originally a word for female friendship and why it’s worth reclaiming
- How sisterhood and shared storytelling can be more healing than advice
- Why shedding the “good girl” identity often begins with asking who you are outside of your roles
- How Tova used her retreats to reconnect with herself and others
- Why curiosity, rather than certainty, is the real gift of midlife
Key Quotes:
"The diagnosis is not the answer... but it is a way of giving myself a little more self-compassion. And leading with that, rather than ‘Why can’t I do what everyone else is doing?’”
"It's not about being consistent. It's about being persistent. It’s about getting really good at starting again."
"Movement isn’t something we do to punish our bodies. It’s something that can help us feel better, think more clearly, and be kinder to the people around us."
"You don’t have to be lifting barbells next week. Start super small. Maybe add in 10 minutes once a week. It all counts."
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Connect with Tova Leigh
๐ Good Girls Gossip is available now!
Instagram: @tova_leigh
Website: www.tovaleigh.com
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