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Episode #8 “Tantrums as Policy: When Men’s Emotions Become Power”
In Episode 8 of Tired AF, Mel, Courtney, and Sandra call out the exhausting double standard around emotion and leadership. Women get labeled “emotional,” “unlikable,” or “bossy” in performance reviews and workplaces, while men’s volatility gets excused as authority or “passion.” Courtney backs it with data and names the trap clearly: there’s no magical “right way” to be a woman in power, because the rules shift to keep women wrong.
They widen the lens to politics and culture, naming how unregulated male emotion turns into harm, cruelty, and even policy decisions. The episode lands on a real self-care truth: sometimes the most grounded thing you can do is admit you’re tired, let yourself be angry, and stop performing optimism on demand.
“Things” to Think About From This Episode:
Where in your life are you managing someone else’s unregulated emotions to keep the peace, keep your job, or keep the relationship functioning? What is that costing you?
When you express emotion or set a boundary, what labels get thrown at you (too emotional, too cold, too aggressive)? What would change if you stopped trying to fit the “right” box and focused on being effective and honest instead?
Download the full transcript here: https://tinyurl.com/tiredaf-s1-ep-8
Make sure to Join the Rebellion newsletter on Substack https://wearetiredaf.substack.com/ where we keep the conversation going and offer new insights into reclaiming our power in this crazy world.
Send your questions and comments for Tired AF to [email protected]
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You can find us any time you want to connect at Tired AF: https://bio.site/wearetiredaf
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wearetiredaf.substack.com
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By We Are Tired AFEpisode #8 “Tantrums as Policy: When Men’s Emotions Become Power”
In Episode 8 of Tired AF, Mel, Courtney, and Sandra call out the exhausting double standard around emotion and leadership. Women get labeled “emotional,” “unlikable,” or “bossy” in performance reviews and workplaces, while men’s volatility gets excused as authority or “passion.” Courtney backs it with data and names the trap clearly: there’s no magical “right way” to be a woman in power, because the rules shift to keep women wrong.
They widen the lens to politics and culture, naming how unregulated male emotion turns into harm, cruelty, and even policy decisions. The episode lands on a real self-care truth: sometimes the most grounded thing you can do is admit you’re tired, let yourself be angry, and stop performing optimism on demand.
“Things” to Think About From This Episode:
Where in your life are you managing someone else’s unregulated emotions to keep the peace, keep your job, or keep the relationship functioning? What is that costing you?
When you express emotion or set a boundary, what labels get thrown at you (too emotional, too cold, too aggressive)? What would change if you stopped trying to fit the “right” box and focused on being effective and honest instead?
Download the full transcript here: https://tinyurl.com/tiredaf-s1-ep-8
Make sure to Join the Rebellion newsletter on Substack https://wearetiredaf.substack.com/ where we keep the conversation going and offer new insights into reclaiming our power in this crazy world.
Send your questions and comments for Tired AF to [email protected]
*************
You can find us any time you want to connect at Tired AF: https://bio.site/wearetiredaf
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wearetiredaf.substack.com