In this soul-shifting episode of Wake Up Happy, Sis!, LeAnne Dolce and Sheronda Sealey cracked open the conversation that so many Black women have been silently living through—high-functioning depression masked by hustle culture and overachievement. Sparked by a viral Instagram video, this episode got all the way real about how unprocessed childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and the need for validation often drive us to collect degrees, titles, and accolades—while quietly breaking down on the inside.
LeAnne and Sheronda didn't just talk about the pain. They showed us how to name it, own it, and begin healing from it. From the origins of emotional avoidance to creating new rituals of rest and radical self-love, this episode served as both mirror and medicine. With powerful personal stories, hard-earned wisdom, and a whole lot of humor and heart, this was a healing session in real time.
Sis, you don’t have to hustle to be whole. This episode is your permission slip to just be well.
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