249 - Why Being Resilient Is Making You Exhausted

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of resilience and the importance of self-compassion in overcoming trauma.

Have you ever been knocked down so hard you weren’t sure you could get back up? Have you ever felt the weight of the world and wondered how to keep moving forward—with strength, dignity, and hope? In this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle , we explore why resilience can feel so hard, especially when you're exhausted from carrying so much. Inspired by Maya Angelou’s powerful poem Still I Rise, this conversation is about finding the courage to rise again—even when life feels overwhelming. 💬 Barb candidly shares her personal experiences with trauma and how Maya Angelou’s wisdom helped her build strength and resilience in her own life. 💬 Michelle opens up about what it feels like to be tired of always having to be resilient—and how she continues to rise above life’s challenges with honesty, grace, and self-compassion. ✨ In This Episode, We Discuss: How to find your voice and strength after trauma Becoming the author of your own life story The healing power of literature and storytelling Why resilience doesn’t mean ignoring your pain Holding onto one powerful truth: Still I Rise Finding balance between growth, healing, and rest As Maya Angelou reminds us: "You…

People in this episode

Hosts: Barb Schmidt, Michelle Maros

Topics covered

• resilience
• trauma
• self-compassion
• personal growth
• literature
• mental health

Keywords

• resilience
• trauma
• Maya Angelou
• self-compassion
• mental health
• personal growth
• literature

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Still I Rise

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