If asking for help feels like a risk…
If you pride yourself on being “the strong one”…
If burnout sneaks up on you even when you're doing everything right, this episode is for you.
Sarah and Abby are talking about the hidden costs of hyper-independence. They unpack how this survival strategy gets wired into your nervous system, why it often stems from trauma or emotional neglect, and how it can quietly erode your capacity for rest, trust, and connection.
They explore:
→ Why over-functioning is often a form of self-protection
→ How hyper-independence shows up in recovery from CPTSD and eating disorders
→ What it takes to unlearn “I’m fine” conditioning
→ The power of nervous system safety and relational healing
As always, this one’s not about blame, it’s about awareness, self-compassion, and tiny ways to soften.
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