Episode 151: "If I Don't Do It, No One Else Will" The Hidden Cost of Being the Strong One
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Sherisse Bisram discusses the hidden costs of being the strong one and the patterns that keep high achieving women from asking for help.
Episode 151: "If I Don't Do It, No One Else Will" The Hidden Cost of Being the Strong One Have you ever caught yourself thinking... "If I don't do it, no one else will." At first, it sounds like responsibility. Like leadership. Like being dependable. But what if it's actually one of the biggest stories keeping you stuck? In this solo episode, Sherisse explores one of the most common patterns she sees in high achieving women. The need to hold everything together, stay in control, anticipate everyone else's needs, and carry responsibilities that were never yours to begin with. Although these behaviours are often praised, they usually come at a cost. Burnout. Resentment. Disconnection. Feeling unsupported. And quietly believing that asking for help isn't really an option. Sherisse explores how these patterns are often rooted in childhood, where being responsible, capable, or emotionally aware became a way of creating safety. The problem is that what once protected you may now be preventing you from receiving the support, love, and ease you've been longing for. In this episode, we explore: Why so many high achieving women struggle to let go of control The hidden link between people…
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