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November 24, 2025 41 mins

Are you tired of carrying the emotional load in your relationships and wondering why love feels more like work than connection?

If you’ve ever found yourself doing everything, fixing everything, or feeling responsible for your partner’s emotional world, this episode speaks directly to you. Heather Quick and psychotherapist Dr. Ashley Southard break down the hidden patterns of over-functioning, why so many women fall into them, and how these patterns secretly drain your emotional safety, self-worth, and peace. You’ll discover why exhaustion, resentment, and confusion often show up in relationships—and what you can do to finally shift into balance, reciprocity, and true self-restoration.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to recognize the specific signs of over-functioning and understand the role you’ve been playing in your relationship dynamics.
  • The steps to begin self-restoration, including the power of “the great rest” and how to prioritize your own needs without guilt.
  • How to create emotionally safe, reciprocal relationships by setting boundaries, receiving support, and honoring your authentic self-worth.

Press play now to learn how to stop over-functioning, reclaim your emotional peace, and step into the empowered version of yourself you were always meant to be.

Join us on our podcast as we navigate the complexities of marriage, divorce, separation, and all related legal and emotional aspects, including adultery, alimony, child support, spousal support, timesharing, custody battles, and the financial impact of dissolution of marriage.

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Ashley Southard's Links:

Official website: https://www.drashleysouthard.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drashleysouthard/?hl=en


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