Episode 155: The Feminine Mistake with Leslie Bennetts

I’ve been a fan of Leslie Bennetts for quite some time. She is a journalist and expert on women's issues who has spoken all over the world on financial security and women's empowerment. She is the author of The Feminine Mistake: Are We Giving Up Too Much? She is also my guest this week on the podcast! I am so honored and excited to share this interview with you.  Leslie says, “After divorce, men’s standard of living goes up and women’s goes down a cliff.” The system is broken. Moreover, the blueprint for women’s lives is deeply antiquated. The women in my Facebook community have learned this the hard way. We need a new blueprint. Leslie joins me to bring light to this topic and offers ways we can work to rise up, overcome, and create a new, self-sufficient, path forward.  “It’s time for us to say, ‘No,’ this isn't good enough. It’s time to rise up and defend our own interests.” Leslie Bennetts Show Highlights Why Leslie wrote her book, The Feminine Mistake: Are We Giving Up Too Much? (3:29) We must stop telling women and girls that motherhood or marriage is the answer. (9:04) The feminine mistake is economic dependency. (10:15) Leslie explains why men’s sense of entitlement is a problem for women. (13:52) Women should not blame themselves or be blamed for opting out of the workforce to be a caretaker. (25:31) But, it is critical for women to be responsible for their own destinies and financial security. (31:12) It’s not your fault! You do have to cope with radical change, but it is not your fault. (35:22) Learn more about Leslie Bennetts: Leslie Bennetts is a journalist and expert on women's issues who has spoken all over the world on financial security and women's empowerment. She is the author of The Feminine Mistake: Are We Giving Up Too Much? as well as the biography Last Girl Before Freeway: The Life, Loves, Losses and Liberation of Joan Rivers. Resources & Links: Submit your questions about divorce or whether you should stay or go, here! Should I Stay or Should I Go? Leslie’s website Show notes and resources may also be found at: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/the-feminine-mistake-with-leslie-bennetts TODAY’S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: SOBERLINKProof. Protection. Peace of Mind. The Soberlink remote alcohol monitoring system consists of a portable breathalyzer with wireless technology for real-time results. With proven use as the leading choice in child custody cases since 2011, we are the only system that combines: Court-admissibility in all 50 states Facial recognition Tamper detection Easy-to-read Advanced Reporting™ Trust the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology™ to support the best interests of the child in your Family Law cases. JOIN THE SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO FACEBOOK GROUP