Have you tried what feels like everything you can think of to support your health but are still struggling? Do you often prioritize the needs of your family or friends over yourself?    Self-permission, or prioritizing your own well-being, is a crucial and often overlooked element of health, specifically for women with autoimmune conditions.    Episode 5 features Dr. Kelly Green, a clinical addiction and relationships psychologist and author who has taught everywhere from Harvard Medical School to Rutgers to St Edwards in the US and now is leading a new practice in Australia.   We discuss the roots and impacts of the 'good girl' and caretaker identities that women like me have often adopted from a young age and how conditioning influences self-worth, addiction patterns and the importance of self-permission to foster genuine wellness and authenticity.   In this episode, we cover: The formation of caretaker and 'good girl' identities in childhood The impact of conditioning on women's self-worth and behaviors How societal norms shape our permission and conditioning Practical steps for women to reclaim their innate self and reduce caregiver guilt This conversation promises a transformative insight into how societal norms directly undermine women’s wellness.   Ready to go deeper? Pre-order my new book, AUTOIMMUNITY & THE GOOD GIRLS, now! Available June 2, 2026 in the U.S., and July 28 internationally. Find it wherever books are sold. A portion of my proceeds support the Society for Women’s Health Research.  Learn more: www.goodgirlsbook.com Resources & Links: Website: www.restorativepsychology.com.au Instagram: @drkellyegreen Link to article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addiction-and-relationships/202301/the-power-of-restorative-feminism   A WOMEN RISING® PRODUCTION   Written, Directed and Produced by Sara Hirsh Bordo Editor and Consulting Producer: Eric Larner Post-Producer: Caroline Aylward  “Metamorphosis” by MILCK, Licensed courtesy of Resin8 Management