Having It All Is A Myth

Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect · May 21, 2026 · 14m

This week, Kelly and Jessica blow up the "having it all" story — where it came from, why it keeps getting a makeover, and what they actually think. From the career-and-family narratives of the 1980s to today's softer language of "intentional living" and "alignment," the pressure for women to thrive in every area of life simultaneously is still very much alive. Jessica and Kelly unpack why this framework is both a myth and a trap — and what a richer, more honest version of a full life actually looks like.

What We Cover in This Episode

Where the "having it all" phrase came from and how it has…