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Podcast: The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori Doddy
Episode: Ep 141 When Everyone Has an Opinion, No One Has Authority
Description: In this episode, I unpack a subtle but powerful pattern that's quietly undermining women's confidence in midlife: crowdsourced authority. What starts as a funny Instagram reel about a misbehaving cat turns into a sharp reflection on what happens when loud, repeated opinions begin to feel like expertise, especially when it comes to women's bodies after 40. This episode explores: How volume starts to replace wisdom in the influencer economy Why smart, capable women feel suddenly unsure when their bodies change The difference between expertise and confidence online Why...