The Strength Lie—How “Just Push Through” Is Breaking Midlife Moms

Are you tired of being tired—but still feel like slowing down means letting people down?

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the quiet belief so many women carry: “If I can just push through, everything will be okay.” But what if that belief is the very thing keeping you from the energy, joy, and connection you crave?

Misty shares the vulnerable story of her own burnout—and the moment her daughter said something that changed everything. Together, we’ll uncover why the “Push Through” mentality isn’t strength—it’s survival. And more importantly, you’ll walk away with a powerful new framework for Sustainable Vitality that’s rooted in your worth, not your willpower.

This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever:

• Said “I’m fine” when you’re anything but
• Felt guilty for resting
• Skipped your own doctor’s appointments but made everyone else’s
• Secretly feared what would happen if you stopped being the one who “holds it all together”

IN THIS EPISODE

💥 The 3 biggest lies midlife women are taught about strength
 🧠 Why “pushing through” is glorified—and why it’s slowly breaking us down
 ❤️ The truth about modeling burnout for the next generation
 🔄 How to flip the belief that rest is selfish
 🛠 The Sustainable Vitality Framework:

1. Energy Audit – Identify what drains or restores you
2. Permission Protocol – Set guilt-free boundaries and micro-rest practices
3. Sustainability Design – Create systems that support worth-based living

WORDS TO REMEMBER

Your exhaustion isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom.
You don’t earn your worth through depletion.
You embody it by choosing restoration.

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