In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on something that often gets mistaken for strength: hyper-independence. You know, that whole “I’ll do it myself” energy that looks impressive on the outside — but underneath? It’s usually fear, mistrust, and a whole lot of unhealed wounds.
We talk about what hyper-independence really is, how it forms as a trauma response, and why being the “strong one” all the time might actually be keeping you stuck. If asking for help makes your skin crawl, if being vulnerable feels unsafe, or if you wear self-sufficiency like armor — this episode is your permission slip to put some of that weight down.
Because doing everything alone isn’t a flex. It’s a survival strategy. And maybe — just maybe — it’s time to stop surviving and start healing.
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