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Ep 134 The Hidden Cost of Holding It All Together
If you've ever said "I'm fine" when you weren't, this one's for you.
In this episode, I break down the invisible pressure women over 40 carry — the mental, emotional, and physical load of holding everything together for everyone.
I explain how chronic stress and constant responsibility quietly burn out your metabolism and keep your body in survival mode, even when you're "doing everything right."
It's not weakness. It's physiology.
You'll hear:
How "doing it all" keeps your body stuck in stress chemistry
The connection between cortisol, metabolism, and midlife burnout
What real strength looks…
The skinny
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