Episode 2: When the Strong Friend Breaks Down

Episode Summary:

In this powerful and honest episode, Destiny gets real about what it means to be the “strong friend”—the one who shows up for everyone else, even when she’s running on empty. But what happens when that strong friend breaks?

This episode unpacks the silent struggles of emotional burnout, the pressure to always be okay, and the fear of asking for help. If you’ve ever felt unseen while being everyone’s rock, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

• How to recognize if you’re the strong friend (and why it’s draining you)
• Real talk on emotional burnout and breakdown
• Personal reflections and moments of vulnerability
• How to reclaim your softness without guilt
• Practical tools for healing and self-support
• The importance of giving yourself permission to rest and receive

Journaling Prompt:

Where do I feel unseen or unsupported, and what do I need right now?

Affirmation of the Episode:

“My strength is not in holding it all together—it’s in allowing myself to fall apart and still rise again.”

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