Episode 217: The Cost of Being the Strong One

I’m speaking to the women who’ve always been the strong ones—the ones who never had the option to fall apart, who learned early on that survival meant being responsible, reliable, and emotionally self-sufficient.

But what happens when our strength starts to feel more like a weight than a gift?

There was a season in my life when I carried everything and never let it show. I wore strength like armor, but underneath, I was quietly exhausted. It wasn’t sadness—it was something heavier. A kind of grief for all the parts of me that never got to be held, seen, or supported.

In this episode, I’m opening up about that chapter. About what it took to soften. Why it was so hard to receive support—even when I wanted it. And how so many high-achieving women are walking around with this same invisible weight.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for being tired, ashamed for needing rest, or confused by the emotional weight you’re carrying… this one’s for you.

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