22: Why "I've Got This" is Costing You More Than You Think

Midlife Rising · Dec 24, 2025 · 38m

So many midlife women pride themselves on being strong, independent, capable - the one who doesn’t need help, who pushes through, who holds it all together (including us up until recently!). In this episode, we unpack why this “Be Strong” identity isn’t actually strength at all. It’s a coping strategy that quietly fuels burnout, resentment, hormone disruption, and chronic stress.

We explore how this pattern shows up at work, in relationships, and especially during the holidays - when saying “no, I’m fine” often leads to exhaustion and rage beneath the surface.

You’ll learn where this coping…