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Episode 165 Walking Away from the Myth of the Superwoman with guest Dr. Nikia Smith
What happens when being “strong” stops working?
In this deeply affirming and practical conversation, Erin is joined by Dr. Nikia Smith — practicing anesthesiologist, wellness coach, and founder of She Is Fire Forged — to explore how the Superwoman myth quietly fuels burnout, especially for high-achieving women and women in healthcare.
Together, they unpack how resilience, people-pleasing, and productivity can become liabilities rather than strengths — and why rest is not something to earn, but something to prioritize before everything else.
This episode is for anyone who:
feels exhausted…
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