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Behind The Story Show

Michelle Minnikin on Good Girl Conditioning, Imposter Syndrome, and Women Playing Small

Apr 4, 2026 · 44m

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Why do so many women grow up learning to be liked, agreeable, and accommodating — but not fully themselves? In this episode of Behind the Story, Jelani sits down with Michelle Minnikin — author, speaker, coach, and organisational psychologist — to unpack the hidden conditioning that teaches women to over-function, people-please, apologize constantly, and shrink their voice in the workplace and in life. Michelle breaks down the concept behind her work on Good Girl Deprogramming, explains why ...