212 {Sonia Bestulic} When the mask comes off from a high functioning mum

212 {Sonia Bestulic} When the mask comes off from a high functioning mum

From Challenges That Change Us by Ali Flynn

April 12, 2026 · 59 min · Season 1 · Episode 212

About this episode

Sonia Bestulic discusses the hidden costs of being a high functioning individual while managing multiple roles and responsibilities.

Challenges That Change Us – Try our FREE burnout quiz. Grab your burnout workbook HERE.  If you’re a mum, a dad, a worker, a carer or a friend supporting someone through something, if you’re carrying multiple roles and responsibilities, you might love your life, but feel like you’re moving from moment to moment without a breather. Always on. Always needed. Always thinking about what’s next. Then this episode might be exactly what you need today. Today we are joined by the incredible Sonia Bestulic to discuss what it looks like when you hold everything together on the outside as a high functioning high achiever, but internally it comes at a cost. Sonia Bestulic is a multi-award-winning author, speech pathologist, podcaster and speaker who is deeply passionate about helping children and families thrive. Drawing on decades of experience working with thousands of children, alongside her own journey as a mother of three, she blends evidence-based expertise with a heartfelt, holistic approach to communication, wellbeing and personal growth. She empowers parents, carers and professionals to nurture strong, connected and flourishing lives. In his episode she shares…

People in this episode

Host: Ali Flynn

Guest: Sonia Bestulic

Topics covered

  • burnout
  • high functioning
  • parenting
  • mental health
  • wellbeing

Keywords

  • burnout quiz
  • high achiever
  • people-pleasing
  • service vs sacrifice
  • communication

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