Ep05 | The Overachiever Trap: When Being “That Girl” Becomes Your Biggest Weakness

Have you always been “that girl” — the one who had it all together, made everyone proud, and got all the gold stars… but still feels like it’s never enough?

This episode is for you.

Dr. Onaysia Martinez — first-gen Latina, physical therapist turned identity liberation coach — is giving a loving but much-needed callout to all the high-achieving mujeres out there who are quietly running on fumes. If you’ve ever felt like you can’t stop achieving, even for a second… it’s not ambition, sis — it’s a pattern. And it’s time to break it.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why being an overachiever can feel like a strength… but secretly drain your joy

• How to stop chasing validation through performance and praise

• What happens when your identity is too tied to success — and how to reclaim it

• A new way to define worthiness that doesn’t require burnout to prove it

Whether you’re still checking boxes, or hitting milestones that don’t even excite you anymore — this is your sign to pause, reflect, and choose yourself.

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P.S. Don’t miss Dr. Onaysia’s free live training: “How to Further Your Success as a Latina” — where you’ll learn how to stop chasing and start feeling successful from the inside out. Sign up here.

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Timestamps:

00:00 How To Know If You're An Overachiever

02:06 The Downside of Overachievement

05:10 Understanding the Overachiever Mindset

07:17 Celebrate Your Wins

10:46 Shift Your Mindset

12:41 Taking Action and Final Thoughts

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