78. The 'Suck It Up' Myth & What We Are Choosing Instead

This week’s conversation is a gentle rebellion against that all-too-familiar message so many of us were raised with: “Suck it up. Just get on with it.”

We’ve heard it from family, society, workplaces, even from that inner voice that’s been running on autopilot since forever. But what if there’s another way? 

What if we didn’t have to white-knuckle our way through roles, routines, or responsibilities that are quietly draining the life out of us?

In this episode, we explore:

💬 The quiet questioning happening in our friendship circles—“Do I have to keep doing this?”
💡 The power of conversations that challenge “this is just how it is”
💥 How curiosity can crack open new possibilities—in our families, businesses, money stories, and everyday lives

We’re talking about the subtle shifts and bold decisions that come from asking, “Is this really true for me?”

Whether it’s the job that’s misaligned, the mental load you didn’t sign up for, or the dream you keep putting off, this episode will help you start reimagining what’s possible.

Because you don’t have to stay stuck in a version of life that no longer fits.

You’re allowed to question. You’re allowed to want more. You’re allowed to choose again.

So grab your keys, your courage, and maybe a coffee, this one’s a conversation we all need to hear.

Live Passionately 

Nat and Mel xx

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SHE BREATHES with Nat
And if you are having trouble saying YES to celebrating yourself, then come and spend some time in the Breathing Room 'in person' or online with me, I'll show you how its done. xx

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https://shebreathes.as.me/BreathingRoom

She Breathes exists to help mothers come home to themselves, one breath, one moment, one choice at a time, so that she can know herself, trust herself, and lead herself.