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The Exhaustion of Performing Acceptance: Why Masking in 'Safe' Spaces Drains You | The Healing Practice
In this episode of The Healing Practice, host Holly King explores the profound emotional exhaustion caused by masking and performing acceptance in spaces that are supposed to be safe. Many listeners, particularly women navigating complex social dynamics, find themselves trapped in a cycle of 'inclusive perfection,' where the pressure to appear flawless, polite, and emotionally intelligent leads to chronic stress and deep depletion. This episode validates the physical and mental toll of constantly editing your breath, thoughts, and reactions to avoid conflict or social rejection, explaining…
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