Episode: The Weight of Being Everyone’s Person: Being Strong Isn’t Enough for Your Mental Health
Originally aired: [5/15/25]
This week’s Fan Favorite comes from Lara and Cely, (two for the price of one) who chose this episode because it’s one of the realest moments on the show.
This is the one where I finally said out loud what a lot of us feel but don’t admit: being “everyone’s person” will break you down if you don’t learn how to save yourself first.
You’ll hear both Cely and Lara’s reason for picking it, then the full replay. At the end, I’ll share a new reflection on how much this message still hits, especially after the year I’ve had.
🗣 Episode highlights
- The emotional weight of being “the strong one”
- What burnout really looks like when no one sees it
- Why support systems break down when you never ask for help
- Setting boundaries without apologizing
- How to choose yourself even when it feels selfish
- Learning to say “no” without guilt
- Releasing the pressure to hold everybody together
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