Podcasts about high functioning

In this episode of High Functioning - an off shoot of the Chasing Heroine podcast, I'm sharing my all-time favorite mindset tool, one that has the power to completely change how you experience everything that happens to you. It's Jack Canfield's E + R = O formula (Event + Response = Outcome), and once you have it, you can't unsee it.The core idea is this: you can't control what happens to you, but your response is where all of your power lives, and that response is what determines your outcome. This means that no matter what life throws at you, you have more control than you think.I walk you through four stories from my own life so you can see exactly how this plays out in real time:The Black Friday sale at my fitness studio, where I turned an objectively great sales day into anxiety and regret purely through my response, and what that cost meMy addiction, which I now see as the best thing that ever happened to me, showing you that even your hardest chapters can be reframed into fuelA collaborator canceling last-minute on a creative project, where choosing my response over my reaction led to a better outcome than I originally plannedA near-relapse at McDonald's in early recovery, where one split-second response decision changed the entire trajectory of my lifeBy the end, you'll be looking back at your own life and spotting every moment you already did this without realizing it, and more importantly, you'll know how to start doing it on purpose.DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Message me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen AD FREE & workout with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me chasingheroine@gmail.comSee you next week!

Is your life mostly intact — job fine, marriage okay, responsibilities covered — and yet you're drinking every single night and can't quite picture stopping? That's exactly where Tim Knapp was for years, and he was also, at the same time, one of the people other people called in a crisis. He spent over a decade working inside addiction recovery programs, walking men out of homelessness and incarceration, understanding the neuroscience of dependency from the inside out. High-functioning doesn't mean fine, and Tim's story is one of the most honest, clear-eyed accounts of what it actually looks like when the two things are true at once.  Tim and Coach Cole discuss: Growing up in small-town Oklahoma and discovering the buzz at age 12 — including a homemade raisin wine operation that launched a decade-long love affair with the altered state Why Tim loved the buzz itself more than the taste, and how that distinction became the key to his freedom Working at the Bowery Mission in New York City while his own drinking quietly escalated in the background The painful intersection of conscious and subconscious mind: knowing something is hurting you and still wanting it anyway How reading This Naked Mind led to an afternoon of rereading, a conversation at the kitchen bar, and the first honest talk he'd ever had with his wife about his drinking Why you don't have to lose everything before you're allowed to ask for help — and why high-functioning drinkers are often the least likely to reach out The photo of his childhood self on the fridge, and what it means to welcome that person back Tim's coaching style: asking questions that get to the why, not just the what, and his conviction that you already have everything you need to change Episode links: https://thisnakedmind.com/bookhttps://www.timknappcoaching.com/ Related Episodes: Healing Through Self-Love: Cole's Naked Life | EP 737 — https://thisnakedmind.com/healing-through-self-love-coles-naked-life-e737/  Find the Courage to Choose Yourself: Patrick's Naked Life | EP 735 — https://thisnakedmind.com/find-the-courage-to-choose-yourself-patricks-naked-life-e735/ EP 20: Reader Question – What do You do about Missing the “High” from Drinking? -  https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-20-reader-question-what-do-you-do-about-missing-the-high-from-drinking/ Ready to take the next step on your journey?  Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, Green Chef, Quince, Shopify, Zazzle, and OSEA. BetterHelp: BetterHelp is offering our listeners 10% off at ⁠betterhelp.com/nakedmind ⁠Green Chef: Get 50% off your first month, then 20% percent off for 2 month at ⁠greenchef.com/NAKEDMIND ⁠Quince: get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠quince.com/naked⁠Shopify: Sign up for $1 month trial at ⁠shopify.com/mind⁠ Zazzle: Save 25% on your first order at ⁠zazzle.com⁠ OSEA: Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code NAKEDMIND at ⁠OSEAMalibu.com⁠

If we're wired for joy, why do so many successful people feel exhausted, disconnected, or emotionally flat? On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with psychiatrist, researcher, and author Dr. Judith Joseph, whose team conducted the first peer-reviewed clinical study on high-functioning depression. We talk about why feeling "fine" on the outside doesn't always reflect what's happening beneath the surface—and why so many people struggle to feel fully alive. You'll learn: Why achievement and productivity don't always lead to fulfillment How to tell whether you're burned out—or struggling with high-functioning depression The surprising connection between unresolved trauma, people-pleasing, and chronic stress What your phone, social media habits, and screen time may be doing to your mood How to start reclaiming joy when life feels flat, exhausting, or unfulfilling Like many people, I've spent periods of my life focused on achievement and productivity, believing fulfillment would follow. I've learned that the most important work isn't always doing more—it's understanding what's keeping us from fully experiencing joy in the first place. Want to explore this further? Dr. Judith Joseph offers several self-assessments under the "Quiz" tab on her website, including tools for anhedonia, high-functioning depression, and trauma. View Show Notes From This Episode Sign up for Dr. Hyman's Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman's Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Healthhttps://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Resultshttps://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Big Bold Health, BIOptimizers, Rho, Sunlighten, Paleovalley, and Pique. Go to bigboldhealth.com/drhyman and use code HYMAN15 to save 15% on your first order. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use promo code HYMAN at checkout to save 15%. Head over to rhonutrition.com and use code HYMAN to get 20% off their entire product line. Visit sunlighten.com and use code HYMAN to save up to $2100 today. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman to save 15% off your first order today. Secure 20% off your order plus a free starter kit at piquelife.com/hyman. (0:00) High functioning depression, burnout, and Dr. Hyman's personal experience (2:37) Introduction Dr. Judith Joseph (5:13) Depression among medical professionals and defining anhedonia (7:04) Joy as part of our DNA and identifying high functioning depression (13:23) Biological causes, biomarkers, and differences between burnout and high functioning depression (18:18) Avoiding trauma processing by staying busy; hedonism and anhedonia (22:14) Identifying roots of trauma, childhood patterns, and using transitional objects (25:51) Finding points of joy amidst depression and people pleasing in high-functioning individuals (30:39) Neurological shifts, lack of joy, and the biopsychosocial model of depression (36:56) Digital depression, reducing screen time, and healthy tech relationships (49:09) Women's hormones, midlife shifts, and distinguishing hormonal from psychiatric conditions (58:30) Reclaiming joy, the five v's, and processing emotions (1:01:21) The significance of venting, emotional boundaries, and healthy outlets (1:05:28) Defining values, mind-body connection, and social relationships (1:09:05) Planning and scheduling future joy and connection (1:13:22) The evolution of psychiatry, spirituality, and Gen Z's spiritual study (1:18:03) Finding meaning, purpose, and learning more about high functioning depression

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:34) High-functioning depression research (4:36) Red flags and loss of joy (10:03) Biopsychosocial model (19:39) Happiness vs. joy (25:45) Intentional resting and grounding (32:32) The Five V's method (43:46) Routines, sunlight, movement, and productivity (45:25) Where to find Dr. Judith (45:46) Outro Who is Dr. Judith Joseph?   Dr. Judith Joseph, M.D., M.B.A., is a board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, educator, and mental health advocate known for her work in high-functioning depression, women's mental health, menopause, and reclaiming joy. She is Chair of the Women in Medicine Initiative at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, a clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Medical Center, and an adjunct instructor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. As principal investigator of Manhattan Behavioral Medicine, she has led more than 130 clinical research studies and conducted the first peer-reviewed clinical study on high-functioning depression, which informed her bestselling book High Functioning. Dr. Judith has received national recognition for her advocacy and thought leadership, including honors from Congress, PopSugar, VeryWell Mind, the NAACP, CNN, TikTok, LinkedIn, and major health organizations. She has spoken at the White House, the United Nations, Ivy League universities, Fortune 500 companies, and leading media and technology platforms, while also appearing on major television programs and contributing to Forbes. A graduate of Duke University, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Columbia Business School, she completed her psychiatry residency at Columbia and her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at NYU Langone, and she currently lives in New York City. Connect with Dr. Judith: Website: https://drjudithjoseph.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjudithjosephmdmba/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjudithjoseph/   Tune in: https://drjudithjoseph.com/podcast/   Grab a copy: https://highfunctioningbook.com/   Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life  Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

You have the career.You handle responsibility.People depend on you.So why does something still feel off?In this episode, Denise explores the hidden cost of living in survival mode for so long that peace starts to feel uncomfortable. You'll learn why high-functioning people often mistake stress for normal, how nervous system healing can feel surprisingly unsettling, and why the absence of chaos may be one of the strongest signs of growth.If you've ever felt restless during calm seasons, this conversation may explain why.

I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Nicole LePera today. Trained in clinical psychology, she is a holistic psychologist whose work explores the interconnections among the mind, body, and soul, incorporating holistic lifestyle and psychological wellness practices. She has written multiple New York Times bestselling books, most recently Reparenting the Inner Child. In today's conversation, we unpack what the inner child really means from a clinical perspective. We explore how understanding your childhood wounds intellectually differs from truly re-parenting yourself at the nervous system level, and how perimenopause and menopause influence the way we view the world. We look at ACE scores and the biology of childhood adversity, how ACE scores measure what happened to us, but fail to measure resilience, protective factors, or the capacity for healing. We examine how reactive parents shape our nervous system, and how that shows up as hypervigilance, emotional scanning, and self-erasure, and how the fawn response can lead to chronic people-pleasing, relentless accommodation, and an inability to say no. We also cover how epigenetics and lifestyles influence behavioral patterns, critical parenting, stress addiction, gut-brain dysregulation, and the disruptive effects of vagal tone gadgets. This is truly one of those must-listen conversations! I love Dr. LePera's grounded and practical approach to helping people work through their childhood experiences and advocate for themselves. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How childhood wounds become stored in the nervous system rather than just the mind Why understanding your dysfunctional habits intellectually will not change the emotional patterns that drive them How perimenopause and menopause can magnify unresolved emotional patterns What ACE scores measure and what they fail to capture How reactive parenting can lead to hypervigilance and emotional scanning, even in safe environments Dr. LePera describes the fawn response and explains how children learn to over-accommodate others, suppress their own needs, and avoid conflict. How chronic stress becomes a learned response, and how stress responses can be passed across generations   How chronic stress and a dysregulated nervous system can influence gut function and microbiome balance Why it's essential to return your attention to your body in the present moment to begin healing Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Nicole LePera Website Social media platforms: @The Holistic Psychologist  Self Healers Circle (Membership community) Purchase a copy of Dr. Pera's latest book, Reparenting the Inner Child.

You look capable. You hold it all together. But somewhere along the way, you started leaving yourself behind — one small retreat at a time. Vera Knight calls it the half-second exit. And once you see it, you can't unsee it. After a burnout and a cancer diagnosis cracked her open, Vera stopped managing her life from a distance and started actually living it. Now she helps high-functioning women find their way back to themselves — and in this conversation, she'll help you find yours.

In the first episode of newly relaunched podcast Let's Get Mental, host Ligaya Lange shares the personal experiences that inspired her journey into mental health advocacy and the launch of Ligaya Wellness.Joined by her childhood friend Jordana, the conversation explores what it really means to be “high-functioning but struggling”, navigating anxiety and panic, postpartum mental health challenges, career pressure, divorce and single motherhood, and the expectation to hold it all together on the outside while struggling internally.This episode is an honest and relatable conversation about mental health, overwhelm, resilience, the modern woman/mother, workplace stress, and learning when to ask for help.If you've ever felt overwhelmed while still appearing fine to everyone around you, this conversation is for you.

— Welcome to today's episode, where we explore the transformative power of practical psychological skills with David Hernandez, a seasoned psychotherapist, coach, and co-founder of Stoa Life. David is dedicated to helping high-functioning adults achieve personal growth and resilience. Drawing from his extensive experience as a Navy Hospital Corpsman and over 20 years in law enforcement, he seamlessly integrates modern psychology with Stoic-inspired principles. This unique approach equips individuals with the tools they need to manage thoughts, emotions, and relationships effectively. Join us as we dive into practical strategies for overcoming anxiety , building confidence, and enhancing emotional resilience to empower your everyday life. Learn more about David Hernandez and his work!

If you've ever found yourself feeling constantly tired — even after a full night's sleep — or like you're pushing through your day on sheer willpower, today's conversation is going to resonate with you. So many busy moms are juggling work, family responsibilities, and full schedules, and somewhere along the way exhaustion just becomes normal.  But what if it's not supposed to feel that way? Today I'm joined by Michelle McCoy, a wife, mom, board-certified holistic functional health coach, and high-functioning fatigue expert who helps midlife Christian women uncover the root causes of exhaustion and restore their energy naturally with God at the center. She's also the host of the globally ranked Treasured Wellness Podcast. In this episode, we talk about the high-functioning fatigue trap many women find themselves in, simple nutrition shifts that can help boost energy, the importance of tracking wellness habits, and a few lab tests to consider when fatigue won't go away. This is such a helpful conversation about listening to your body, stewarding your health well, and remembering that rest was part of God's design for us.  So grab your coffee or tea, settle in, and let's dive in. I pray this episode blesses you! Michelle   Quick Announcement  We have some fun things coming up this summer.    Supermom's Summer Camp is coming up next week, June 8-12th.  There will be an email going out with all the info, and Lori Oberbroeckling and I recorded a special bonus episode to give you the inside scoop, which will be released on Friday, 6/5. Here is the link to join this free event: https://secretsofsupermom.mykajabi.com/a/2148276522/pA6LZSvo Make sure you're on our email list, so you don't miss out.  An incredible email bundle of free resources will be available June 8-12th.  Practical tools to help you automate your email, so you don't have to live online.  We have other fun summer surprises on the way. If you have any questions or just want to say hi you can reach me at contact@byrdmichelle.com, or at the website www.byrdmichelle.com.    Connect with Michelle McCoy: Website: www.treasuredwellness.com email: michelle@treasuredwellness.com FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/933692933927629 FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/twellness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelletreasuredwellness/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TreasuredWellness/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@treasuredwellness Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-treasured-wellness-show-christian-functional/id1587216535 FREE Foggy & Fatigued Blueprint: https://treasuredwellness.com/blueprint/ Connect with Michelle Byrd:   Grab a coaching call with me at:  www.byrdmichelle.com Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com  Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

On today's show autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from viewers around the world about how ABA can be beneficial even for kiddos and teens who are considered "high functioning." 00:00 Welcome + Show Intro  04:01 California Autism Budget Changes Explained 05:03 Proposed ABA Limits (25 Hour Cap, Diagnosis Requirement, Transport Limits) 06:18 Why These Changes Could Harm Kids 08:10 Medicaid Fraud & Impact on ABA Services 08:44 Urgent Call to Action (Contact Governor) 10:02 How to Speak Up & What to Say 12:24 Topic: ABA for "High Functioning" Kids & Teens 13:18 Parent Question: Is ABA a Waste of Time? 14:07 Why ABA Is Essential (Even for Higher Functioning Kids) 15:21 Different ABA Approaches Based on Needs 17:27 Teaching Social, Communication & Executive Skills 19:01 Choosing the Right ABA Provider 21:05 Common Misconceptions About ABA 23:00 Is 13 Too Late for ABA? 23:45 Why Teens Still Benefit from ABA 26:07 Does ABA Make a Real Difference Long-Term? 27:49 Real-Life Outcome Comparison (With vs Without ABA) 28:43 Why Early Intervention Matters 30:01 "Compound Interest" of ABA Learning Explained 33:31 When Parents Disagree About ABA 34:42 Understanding Resistance & Fear Around Therapy 36:35 Talking to Other Parents for Perspective 40:35 Is ABA Only for Nonverbal Kids? 40:57 Advanced Skills ABA Can Teach 44:04 What ABA Actually Looks Like (In Home & Clinic)  44:56 Why Early Sessions Can Look Challenging 46:41 Behind-the-Scenes ABA Video Series Mention 49:30 Rethinking Assumptions About ABA 50:21 "What Happens If You Do vs Don't Try ABA?" 52:36 ABA Conference Highlights (San Francisco) 53:38 Importance of Intensity in ABA 55:05 Running a Quality ABA Program 56:21 Challenges Facing ABA Today 58:03 Closing Thoughts & Gratitude 59:06 Tomorrow's Topic: Water Safety 59:29 Outro & Weekly Schedule

This week on Sober Awkward, Vic chats to James Swanwick about high-functioning drinking, success, pressure and the growing movement of people choosing to live alcohol free — not because they've completely fallen apart, but because they simply feel better without it.James is an Australian stop drinking expert, author, investor, entrepreneur and former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN. He is the creator of stop drinking organisation, Alcohol Free Lifestyle, which helps business owners and executives finally break free from alcohol without AA, rehab or willpower. Together, Vic and James unpack the myth that alcohol problems only affect people at “rock bottom” and explore why high achievers often struggle silently for years. They chat about identity, pride, social pressure, parenting, masculinity, success and why being outwardly functional can actually make it harder to admit something isn't working.They also explore a really interesting question:Can giving up alcohol sometimes be less about “having a problem”… and more about choosing a different lifestyle entirely?Plus there's chat about celebrity alcohol brands, the rise of the alcohol-free movement, Gen Z turning away from booze and why many people are beginning to realise that alcohol may be taking far more than it gives.This episode is for anyone who's ever wondered:“Do I actually need to wait for things to get worse before I make a change?”Enjoy!Find James' work here - IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesswanwick/FB: https://web.facebook.com/AlcoholFreeLifestylehttps://web.facebook.com/JamesSwanwickOfficialYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlcoholFreeLifestylehttps://www.youtube.com/@JamesSwanwickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesswanwickSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5253hMZWPlEWj6AVodbkC7Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alcohol-free-lifestyle/id1518416850X: https://x.com/jamesswanwickAFL Website: https://alcoholfreelifestyle.com/

What High-Functioning Survival Actually Looks Like in Women |Lisa LacyLisa Lacy is a writer, trauma educator, and author of the upcoming memoir Notes From a Certified Madwoman and its companion Field Guide for Survival, Healing, and Self Understanding. After more than three decades in corporate education, healthcare consulting, performance, and storytelling, Lisa now speaks and writes about addiction, psychosis, trauma, nervous systems, identity masking, reinvention, and the hidden realities of high functioning survival in women. Drawing from lived experience, recovery, and years teaching trauma informed emotional intelligence in addiction recovery centers across Georgia, Lisa creates conversations that are psychologically informed without sounding clinical, emotionally honest, unexpectedly funny, and deeply human.Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisalacycalm/https://www.tiktok.com/@lisalacywrites?_r=1&_t=ZT-96Kbq4WtqWrTagspodcast for creatives,creative podcast,podcast creator interviews,professional podcast,creative podcasts,podcast host interviews,creative podcast ideas,Addiction & Rec,overy,Author,Emotional Intelligence,Generational Trauma,Mental Health,Nervous System Regulation,Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),Reinvention,Women Empowerment,Women's IssuesSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

You don't have to be completely burned out or exhausted to have a dysregulated nervous system. In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we explore the subtle and often overlooked signs of nervous system overload in high-achieving people like you. From feeling “wired but tired” to constant overstimulation, poor recovery, irritability, and mental exhaustion, this episode breaks down how chronic stress can quietly impact your health and performance. You'll learn practical ways to improve nervous system regulation, reduce stress stacking, and recognize the signs of overload before complete burnout occurs. Take the FREE Nervous System Audit here (it’s only 10 questions!): https://forms.gle/hGtZY7P8X5sAtQe26. Learn the signs and how to help yourself – I am here to help!

Do you know what you need? Not what your kids need, or what your partner needs, or what your team at work needs. What you need. In my therapy practice, when I ask high-functioning women what they need for the coming week, many of them either freeze or hand me a list of responsibilities. Things they have to get done. These things are not the same thing. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/833

This is part four of the High Functioning Christian Women in Destructive Marriages series, and today we talk about a concept that ties the whole series together: sovereignty. Synonyms for sovereignty include: freedom, autonomy, and independence.If you've spent years managing everyone's needs, shrinking your own, and building an identity around your capacity to give without limit, this episode will challenge a misunderstood theology that was never meant for women who are already pouring out from an empty cup.

You still show up. You still perform. You still get it done. And you are exhausted in a way that nobody around you can see, and honestly, in a way you have probably stopped talking about. This is not burnout. This is not your age. This is not just stress. This is High-Functioning Fatigue™️, and it is one of the most overlooked health realities facing high-achieving women in midlife today. You look fine on the outside. You are quietly falling apart on the inside. And the fact that your labs came back normal does not mean something is not wrong.  It just means the system was not designed to find what you are dealing with. In this episode I am getting into all of it. Why the most capable women are consistently the most depleted. Why your nervous system was never designed to carry what you have been carrying for years. Why waking up tired after eight hours of sleep is common but it is absolutely not normal. And why the push-through mindset that has served your career and your family is the very thing that is working against your body right now. We are also talking about what perimenopause actually looks like when it does not announce itself with dramatic symptoms, what your labs are missing and why a functional lens changes everything, and the spiritual weight that high-achieving faith-filled women are carrying that conventional medicine will never address. You do not need more discipline. You do not need another protocol stacked on top of everything you are already doing. You need clarity. You need someone to finally look at the full picture and tell you the truth about what your body has been trying to say. Because you were not made for survival mode. You were made for a full prosperous life by God's design.  I pray this episode blesses and encourages you today! XO, Michelle   ***Get your premium copy of the Treasured Wellness Whole Health Journal!   Ready to move from surviving to sustainable, God-centered energy? Book your Fatigue Freedom Breakthrough Call. This is a personal 30-minute Strategy Session where we uncover the real root causes of your fatigue and map out what your unique midlife body really needs. On this call, you'll get clear next steps so you can wake up with real energy, think clearly without fog, and show up fully for your family and calling. Book your  Fatigue Freedom Breakthrough Call today.   ***Join our community, Mind, Body. Restored.  to be supported, encouraged and educated as you take back your health WITH God at the center **Catch the Treasured Wellness Podcast on Substack  AND YouTube     ***DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Contact your own physician for any medical concerns you have. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Treasured Wellness, LLC, guests or contributors be responsible for damages arising from the use of this podcast.  

In this episode of The Crossman Conversation, John Crossman speaks with Curtis Sprouse—life sciences entrepreneur, board advisor, and founder of EurekaConnect—about how behavioral analytics transform leadership effectiveness. Learn how CEOs identify blind spots, build resilient teams, and scale innovation from bench to bedside in the age of AI.

In this episode of Unpacked and Detangled, we continue the High-Functioning, Still Struggling series by exploring hyper-independence, emotional self-protection, and why receiving love can feel harder than surviving alone. We unpack how trauma, avoidant attachment, success, and self-sufficiency can quietly impact relationships and emotional intimacy, even when we deeply desire connection. This episode dives into the tension between wanting love and making room for it, while offering practical ways to begin healing hyper-independence and learning that support can be safe.

You show up. You succeed. You keep functioning. Meanwhile, food, eating, body image, or restrictive behaviors may quietly consume an enormous amount of mental and emotional energy. In this episode of the Dr. Marianne-Land podcast, Dr. Marianne Miller explores the hidden reality of high-functioning eating disorders and why so many people get overlooked simply because they appear “fine” from the outside. This conversation examines how anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and other restrictive eating patterns can exist inside people who maintain careers, relationships, caregiving roles, and daily responsibilities. Dr. Marianne also discusses why perfectionism, masking, executive functioning challenges, and neurodivergence can make eating disorders harder to recognize and harder to treat. Why High-Functioning People With Eating Disorders Get Missed Many people assume eating disorders only become serious when someone visibly falls apart. This episode challenges that belief and explores how people with eating disorders often continue functioning at a high level while struggling privately with food obsession, body image distress, binge eating, restriction, compulsive exercise, or sensory-based eating challenges. Dr. Marianne discusses how high-functioning individuals often minimize their own suffering because they are still meeting expectations at work, school, or home. She also explores how healthcare providers, loved ones, and society frequently overlook eating disorders in people who do not fit narrow stereotypes. Neurodivergence, Executive Functioning & Eating Disorders This episode also explores the connection between neurodivergence and eating struggles. Dr. Marianne discusses how ADHD, autism, sensory sensitivities, and executive functioning challenges can complicate meal planning, eating consistency, food variety, hunger awareness, and nervous system regulation. You'll hear discussion around low-lift eating, food predictability, sensory-safe foods, masking, and the emotional exhaustion that can come from constantly pushing through internal distress while appearing capable on the outside. Intersectionality & Invisible Struggle Dr. Marianne also examines how anti-fat bias, gender expectations, neurodivergence, and other intersecting identities shape who gets believed, diagnosed, and supported. Many high-functioning people spend years feeling dismissed because they do not look like the stereotype of someone with an eating disorder. This episode highlights why eating disorders deserve attention long before someone reaches a visible crisis point. Recovery Support for High-Functioning Eating Disorders Dr. Marianne shares compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming approaches to recovery that reduce overwhelm instead of increasing pressure. She discusses building supportive structure around eating, reducing friction with meals, reconnecting with internal cues, and allowing support into areas of life that may have stayed hidden for years. If you've ever thought, “I'm still functioning, so maybe it's not that bad,” this episode is for you. Related Episodes Why High Achievers Can Develop Anorexia & Bulimia: Perfectionism, Control, & Hidden Struggles on Apple & Spotify. The Truth About "High-Functioning" People With Lifelong Eating Disorders on Apple & Spotify. Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, & Body Image: Self-Compassion Tools for Long-Term Eating Disorder Recovery With Carrie Pollard, MSW @compassionate_counsellor on Apple & Spotify. Perfectionism, Bulimia, & Recovery: Harnessing Your Strengths to Heal With Dr. Amanda Marie @glitterypoison on Apple & Spotify. Work With Dr. Marianne Miller Dr. Marianne Miller is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in eating disorders, ARFID, binge eating disorder, restrictive eating, neurodivergence, and sensory-related eating challenges. She offers therapy and coaching support for individuals navigating complex relationships with food, eating, and body image. For therapy, coaching, podcast episodes, and resources, visit Dr. Marianne's website drmariannemiller.com.

This week I'm joined by ADHD coach Jen Johnson for a powerful conversation about the hidden struggles of high-functioning ADHD women.From the outside, many ADHD women look like they've got it all together — successful careers, organised lives, high achievement, constantly “coping.” But underneath that can be chronic overwhelm, masking, burnout, emotional exhaustion, perfectionism, and a nervous system that never truly switches off.In this episode, we unpack what high-functioning ADHD actually looks like behind closed doors, why so many women go undiagnosed for years, and how masking can leave people feeling disconnected from themselves without even realising it.Where to find Jen Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coachjentjohnson/

As a highly driven woman, you are capable, faith-filled, and exhausted. And you cannot figure out why. You were not designed to run on empty. Yet here you are, doing meaningful work, loving your people well, and quietly wondering why you feel this depleted. Short answer: Your nervous system is stuck in go mode. Your adrenals are paying for it. And the intense exercise you are pushing through to feel better is likely making it worse. Or the flip side: NO healthy movement at all after a day spent sitting at your desk.  Dr. Blake Livingood joins me on the podcast this week and we get straight to it: the stress and adrenal connection, brain fog and inflammation in midlife, one simple restorative practice that calms your nervous system fast, and why biblical wellness is stewardship, and not optional. We are called to be set apart. That includes caring for the body God created.  Treasuring the temple of the Holy Spirit as we steward our wellness.  Simple. Sustainable. Rooted in truth. You are going to love my conversation with Dr. Livingood! I pray this encourages you and moves you to take ONE growth step today! XO, Michelle   Connect with Dr. Livingood: www.livinggooddaily.com Livingood Approved Book YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrLivingood   Get your copy of the Whole Health Journal!   Ready to move from surviving to sustainable, God-centered energy? Book your Fatigue Freedom Breakthrough Call. This is a personal 30-minute Strategy Session where we uncover the real root causes of your fatigue and map out what your unique midlife body really needs. On this call, you'll get clear next steps so you can wake up with real energy, think clearly without fog, and show up fully for your family and calling. Book your  Fatigue Freedom Breakthrough Call today.   ***Join our community, Mind, Body. Restored.  to be supported, encouraged and educated as you take back your health WITH God at the center **Catch the Treasured Wellness Podcast on Substack  AND YouTube     ***DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Contact your own physician for any medical concerns you have. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Treasured Wellness, LLC, guests or contributors be responsible for damages arising from the use of this podcast.    

Are you helping… or are you overfunctioning?This week Amie is joined by psychotherapist and relationship expert Terri Cole to talk about the hidden emotional pattern so many women live inside: high functioning codependency.This conversation is especially powerful for women navigating betrayal trauma, divorce, parallel parenting, emotional exhaustion, and the deep work of rebuilding boundaries.Listen to learn:Why strong women become overfunctionersHow betrayal trauma fuels codependent patternsWhat boundaries actually look likeWhy self-trust starts smallHow to stop rescuing everyone around youWhat healing really requiresConnect with Terri: website, InstagramTake the boundary quizGet the HFC Toolkit Chapters01:51 Meet Terri Cole05:18 Defining High Functioning Codependency13:01 Anticipatory Anxiety Control19:30 Boundaries Quiz26:27 What Am I Tolerating?31:07 VIP Section Relationships39:45 Mourning the Dream43:43 Chosen Me MindsetRegister Now!***Use promo code PODCAST150 to get $150 off when you register for any Choose intensive or retreat in 2026!***

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This is a revisit of episode #655, because this message deserves another pass.If you're the one who holds it all together while quietly falling apart—this is for you.In this episode, I'm returning to the conversation about what happens when high-functioning leaders keep performing competence while carrying pain no one sees.We'll talk about why you may stall out, ghost yourself, feel emotionally empty, or lose connection with your own needs—even when you're doing everything “right.”This isn't just burnout. Sometimes it's the hidden grief of surviving without being witnessed.

Dr. Judith shares with Dr. Thema her journey with high functioning depression. She provides keys to recognizing it and addressing it with knowledge and self compassion. Dr. Judith Joseph, M.D., M.B.A., is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Award Winning Researcher, author of the national bestselling book High Functioning, which was named a Top 10 Audible Well-Being Book of 2025 and top 8% shared books on Spotify 2025. She chairs Columbia University's Women in Medicine Initiative and is a clinical assistant professor at NYU School of Medicine where she teaches doctors how to educate the public using social media. A renowned speaker, Dr. Judith has presented at the White House, Fortune 500 companies, and the United Nations. Named a 2024 NAACP Mental Health Champion, an Official Masterclass Instructor, a LinkedIn Top Voice and LinkedIn Learning Instructor, she advocates for mental health through research, media, and education. In 2026 she was nominated for a 2026 NAACP Image Award for her contribution in literature and mental health. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast today and get your copy of Dr. Judith's book! Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcast info@nextdaypodcast.com

In this episode of Unpacked and Detangled, we continue the High-Functioning, Still Struggling series by unpacking the exhaustion that comes from life just… life-ing—work stress, financial pressure, relationship burnout, personal growth, and trying to keep it all together. We explore how burnout shows up beyond the workplace, why rest alone isn't always enough, and the practical tools needed to move from survival mode back to peace.

This is Part Three of our series on high-functioning Christian women in destructive marriages. You are the woman people call when something complicated needs solving. You read rooms, spot patterns, and get it right. And yet in this one area of your life, you have been told that your judgment, specifically, cannot be trusted.Key Takeaways:Why the very perceptiveness that makes you exceptional everywhere else has been deliberately turned off in your marriageWhat is actually happening when religious systems tell you to wait, and who is really benefiting from your patienceHow to tell the difference between genuine knowing and fear, and which one you have most likely been carrying all these yearsWhat "blind adherence" has to do with faith, and why the real version of faith might look completely different than what you have been taughtThe one question that changes everything when someone tells you to wait a little longerGet Today's Free Resource:

The High Functioning Woman Who Is Secretly Exhausted A Live Workshop Episode with Lisa A. Romano, Breakthrough Life Coach Do you look strong, capable, and in control on the outside, but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or exhausted on the inside? Are you the one everyone depends on, while silently carrying the emotional weight of everything and everyone around you? If so, you are not broken. You are patterned. And patterns can be changed. In this powerful live workshop episode, Lisa A. Romano breaks down the hidden reality of high functioning women who appear calm and successful, but are internally living in a state of chronic stress. With deep psychological insight and nervous system awareness, Lisa explains why this is not a time management issue or a motivation problem; it is a survival pattern rooted in childhood conditioning. This is not about doing more. It is about understanding what is driving you. In This Episode You'll Discover:

After addiction, divorce, losing a career, or any season that leaves life looking like a house after a storm, self-esteem can feel less “broken” and more…evaporated. In this episode, I am giving you three free, practical ways to rebuild confidence without needing a total life makeover, a 5 a.m. ice bath, or a personality transplant.We get into why keeping tiny promises to yourself matters more than giant goals, how helping other people quietly repairs the way you see yourself, and how you can make any environment work for you. Whether you're newly sober, starting over after heartbreak, or just trying to feel like yourself again, this episode is about rebuilding self-worth brick by brick instead of waiting for lightning to strike.DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Message me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen AD FREE & workout with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me chasingheroine@gmail.comSee you next week!

The priority list for The Co-Pilot is now open! Register here to not miss out on the early bird offerWhat's the ONE quality high-achieving expats have in common? As a coach having worked with 240+ expats personally (aside from my DIY courses), I see this one quality again and again. And… I also see where it's becoming a trap. In this episode I share what I see and how it's holding you back, plus my own experiences of when you can soften the quality-turned-trap. I'd love to hear if it resonates!

In this episode of Unpacked and Detangled, we continue the series High-Functioning, Still Struggling by unpacking the hidden weight of always being “the strong one”—the dependable friend, the responsible sibling, the therapist, the partner who keeps everything together. We explore the emotional cost of carrying everyone else, the difficulty of asking for help, and what it looks like to finally let yourself be supported too.

Today, we're shining a light on a lesser-known form of depression. When we imagine depression, we often think of someone unable to get out of bed, someone who struggles to complete daily tasks. However, many people with depression are the exact opposite. They meet deadlines, achieve goals and appear successful. Yet, on the inside, they feel disconnected and distant from joy.  This quieter, harder-to-spot condition is known as high-functioning depression. I'm joined by psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph and Professor Sarah Berry to unpack what high-functioning depression looks like, why it's so frequently missed, and how we should approach it. Sarah starts by asking for clarity on a word that is closely connected to this condition.

You've scrolled past Mental Health Awareness Month posts thinking, “That doesn't apply to me.” Your business looks fine. On the surface, YOU look fine. But what if the very skills driving your success are quietly putting your mental health at risk? The ADHD-ish ™ Podcast tackles the conversations mainstream mental health awareness misses—especially for high-functioning ADHD entrepreneurs.For those with ADHD, the world often evaluates “functioning” based on visible output, and being able to run a business is seen as “high functioning.” But the trap is that the more capable and outwardly composed you appear, the less likely you—and others—are to notice when your mental health is slipping.This isn't about denial. It's the same creativity, drive, and resilience that helped build your business that masks the warning signs. What looks like ambition could be an ADHD brain that never learned to stop, rest, or celebrate. This is the hidden reality of ADHD entrepreneur chronic stress.Your ability to “power through” is precisely what puts you at risk for long-term exhaustion, burnout, and a quiet form of isolation.Four hidden risk categories:1. Cognitive TrapsThese are thinking patterns that feel like logic but quietly work against us. Do any of these sound familiar?The perpetually moving finish line (rest is always “after the next thing”)“I work better under pressure” — sound familiar? It's a seductive trap, not a strategy!Comparing your struggles to others and invalidating your own needs2. Nervous System ConfusionYou might think you're resting when you're actually just switching to a different kind of stimulation (hello, endless content consumption!). Genuine restoration often looks like boredom at first, but it's what your mind and body actually need.3. Recovery FailuresHigh-functioning ADHD people are notorious for skipping the habits that keep us steady, especially when we need them the most.Jumping right back into work after time off? That's the “vacation tax.”Ditching sleep, movement, and real food when stress rises? That's called “stress inversion.”Having no interests or life outside your business? That's a hidden drain on your energy and identity.4. Loss of Connection & IdentityBusyness can become a mask for loneliness. Relationships that aren't transactional quietly disappear, and your sense of self can erode until it's fused with your business. If your only role is “the one who has it together” for everyone else, this one may hit home especially hard.You are not broken. These patterns are the predictable result of managing ADHD in a career that rewards output and intensity. If you recognize yourself in this description, don't make it another to-do item. Instead, let this be an invitation: Pause. Notice. Take your own needs seriously, even—and especially—when you're “doing well.” Your mental health is always worth protecting, no matter how high-functioning ADHD you appear to others.Your ADHD-ish ™ host, Diann Wingert Diann Wingert is a business strategist, coach, serial entrepreneur, former psychotherapist, and passionate thought leader at the intersection of ADHD and entrepreneurship. In addition to hosting the ADHD-ish ™ podcast, Diann is the creator of The ADHD-ish ™ Method, a practicing Buddhist, dog mom, and relentlessly curious human.Diann explains neuroscience in a relatable way. Through her accessible storytelling, Diann empowers others to understand their brains, manage their energy, and show compassion to themselves as they navigate the demands of being a business owner and in their everyday lives.Ready to Explore More?Try out “Di AI”—my digital ADHD business coach I have spent the last several months training and fine-tuning Di AI with The ADHD-ish ™ Method frameworks, strategies, and mindset tools. Not quite ready to work with an ADHD business coach? Di AI is currently in beta, and you can get access for free.Ready to work with an expert ADHD entrepreneur coach? Most of us started out bootstrapping our business and raw dogging everything on our own. But that approach will only get you so far. If you want to get further and faster, it might be time for the guidance, support, and accountability you can only get from working with an expert strategist and coach. Book a free consultation to see if we are a fit. And remember: You are never too high-functioning for your own mental health to matter.© 2026 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

You've scrolled past Mental Health Awareness Month posts thinking, “That doesn't apply to me.” Your business looks fine. On the surface, YOU look fine. But what if the very skills driving your success are quietly putting your mental health at risk? The ADHD-ish ™ Podcast tackles the conversations mainstream mental health awareness misses—especially for high-functioning ADHD entrepreneurs.For those with ADHD, the world often evaluates “functioning” based on visible output, and being able to run a business is seen as “high functioning.” But the trap is that the more capable and outwardly composed you appear, the less likely you—and others—are to notice when your mental health is slipping.This isn't about denial. It's the same creativity, drive, and resilience that helped build your business that masks the warning signs. What looks like ambition could be an ADHD brain that never learned to stop, rest, or celebrate. This is the hidden reality of ADHD entrepreneur chronic stress.Your ability to “power through” is precisely what puts you at risk for long-term exhaustion, burnout, and a quiet form of isolation.Four hidden risk categories:1. Cognitive TrapsThese are thinking patterns that feel like logic but quietly work against us. Do any of these sound familiar?The perpetually moving finish line (rest is always “after the next thing”)“I work better under pressure” — sound familiar? It's a seductive trap, not a strategy!Comparing your struggles to others and invalidating your own needs2. Nervous System ConfusionYou might think you're resting when you're actually just switching to a different kind of stimulation (hello, endless content consumption!). Genuine restoration often looks like boredom at first, but it's what your mind and body actually need.3. Recovery FailuresHigh-functioning ADHD people are notorious for skipping the habits that keep us steady, especially when we need them the most.Jumping right back into work after time off? That's the “vacation tax.”Ditching sleep, movement, and real food when stress rises? That's called “stress inversion.”Having no interests or life outside your business? That's a hidden drain on your energy and identity.4. Loss of Connection & IdentityBusyness can become a mask for loneliness. Relationships that aren't transactional quietly disappear, and your sense of self can erode until it's fused with your business. If your only role is “the one who has it together” for everyone else, this one may hit home especially hard.You are not broken. These patterns are the predictable result of managing ADHD in a career that rewards output and intensity. If you recognize yourself in this description, don't make it another to-do item. Instead, let this be an invitation: Pause. Notice. Take your own needs seriously, even—and especially—when you're “doing well.” Your mental health is always worth protecting, no matter how high-functioning ADHD you appear to others.Your ADHD-ish ™ host, Diann Wingert Diann Wingert is a business strategist, coach, serial entrepreneur, former psychotherapist, and passionate thought leader at the intersection of ADHD and entrepreneurship. In addition to hosting the ADHD-ish ™ podcast, Diann is the creator of The ADHD-ish ™ Method, a practicing Buddhist, dog mom, and relentlessly curious human.Diann explains neuroscience in a relatable way. Through her accessible storytelling, Diann empowers others to understand their brains, manage their energy, and show compassion to themselves as they navigate the demands of being a business owner and in their everyday lives.Ready to Explore More?Try out “Di AI”—my digital ADHD business coach I have spent the last several months training and fine-tuning Di AI with The ADHD-ish ™ Method frameworks, strategies, and mindset tools. Not quite ready to work with an ADHD business coach? Di AI is currently in beta, and you can get access for free.Ready to work with an expert ADHD entrepreneur coach? Most of us started out bootstrapping our business and raw dogging everything on our own. But that approach will only get you so far. If you want to get further and faster, it might be time for the guidance, support, and accountability you can only get from working with an expert strategist and coach. Book a free consultation to see if we are a fit. And remember: You are never too high-functioning for your own mental health to matter.© 2026 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

What if working harder is actually making your depression worse? I used to believe I could achieve my way out of depression—and it nearly destroyed me.In this video, I break down the overlap between high-functioning depression and maladaptive striving—why chasing success, perfection, and achievement can leave you feeling empty no matter what you accomplish.If you feel like your life looks good on the outside but feels terrible on the inside, I want to show you why—and how to start getting out of that cycle.If my podcast has helped, my new book, The Light Between the Leaves, goes even deeperNext Steps:

If you're used to being the strong one… the capable one… the one who handles everything… then this episode will help you understand why receiving support can feel so uncomfortable.Because for many high-functioning women, doing everything alone doesn't feel like a choice. It feels safer.What you'll learn: Why your nervous system resists support (even when you want it)  The connection between hyper-independence and survival patterns  How this pattern keeps you stuck in exhaustion If you're ready to stop spiraling and actually feel steady in your body again, begin your Sacred Reset at the link below.  If this episode felt like I was reading your mind… this is where you start.1.

We unpack what it means to feel lonely even when your life looks full from the outside. We explore emotional disconnection, overthinking, and the difference between being surrounded by people and truly feeling seen.

Are you the person everyone relies on, but no one really checks in on? In this episode, psychotherapist Terri Cole is back to break down the often-overlooked pattern of overgiving and over-functioning that can lead to burnout, resentment, and disconnection in your relationships. She shares how this shows up especially for high-achieving women who “have it all together” and why it's so hard to recognize in yourself. We talk about how to spot the signs, the difference between caring and controlling, and the small but powerful shifts you can start making today. Get ready to stop fixing everyone else and start prioritizing yourself.  Check out our Sponsors: Granola - Granola is an AI-powered notepad built for the way real people actually meet. Get three months free at http://granola.ai/earn. Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Rella - Rella is a project management platform built specifically for social media managers and teams. Go to http://getrella.com and use code EARN for 10% off your first three months or annual plan. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 What does high-functioning codependency (HFC) look like? 06:00 Signs you might be over-functioning in your relationships. 11:30 How auto-advice giving can create resentment. 17:30 What's the difference between compromise and self-abandonment in partnerships? 25:00 How to stop trying to control others and protect your peace. 31:45 The red flags of taking on too much emotional responsibility. 39:00 How to deal with guilt when you feel like you “should” do more. 45:00 How changing your behavior improves your relationships. 49:00 The FREE toolkit to help you start setting boundaries today! RESOURCES Learn more about Terri's Free HFC Toolkit HERE Get your copy of Terri's “Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency” HERE Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Terri: @terricole

This is Part Two of my series on high-functioning Christian women in destructive marriages. In Part One, we explored how the very qualities that make these women extraordinary are the same ones that make them exceptionally vulnerable. Today we're going deeper into one of the most specific and targeted of those qualities: empathy.If you've ever felt like your compassion is working against you, like the more you understand him, the more stuck you become, this episode will show you exactly what's happening underneath that cycle. And it will start to give you a way out.

There is a gap I see in almost every high-achieving woman I work with.What she shows the world. And what she actually tells me.This episode is my soapbox moment on why high-functioning entrepreneurs need to stop performing a version of their business that isn't true… and what magic happens when they do.TOPICS WE EXPLORE:What it costs you to perform a version of your business that isn't trueWhy hiding the hard parts doesn't make them go awayWhat I actually hear from clients vs. what their content saysThe shame seeds we plant when we live in the gap between truth and performanceWhy I won't tell women to just “slow down” or why your pace isn't a problem to fixSuccess loops and why your to-do list is probably working against youWhat I love about the version of me who figures out how to do it allTHE POINT:The way you operate isn't something to be ashamed of. If you're hiding parts of your life because they don't match the version of success you think you're supposed to project, you're missing the momentum that lives inside actually owning who you are.MENTIONED:Business Therapy with AshAre you loving it? Send Ash a text! MORE ABOUT ASHI am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it's my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they're after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.LINKS:Become the Regulated WomanGet emails that feel like your best friend (if your best friend was a therapist and actually told you the truth).Use code BB20 to get The Burnout Breakthrough for only $7Follow me on IG (dropping in once a quarter for updates & gossip)Website: ashmcdonaldmentoring.comWork with me 1:1 Therapeutic Mentorship Business Therapy (therapy + strategic mentorship)

Full text: https://eggshelltherapy.com/high-functioning-depression/(Recorded with human voice)We can think of the mechanism of high functioning depression this way: At some point in your life, perhaps because the mental burden on you had become overwhelming, your psyche created an internal split to cope.In high functioning depression, what develops is a division between your "high functioning part" and your "depressed part." The high functioning part is what you use to cope with demands from the world. It is what you carry to work and use to run day-to-day tasks. It appears strong and capable; It maintains the facade of being the person others rely upon, the responsible one who never falters, the good friend who always has time, the loyal worker who exceeds expectations, the loving partner who always meets their loved one's needs. Meanwhile, running parallel to this competent exterior is your vulnerable and depressed part. It feels like a younger, more raw, unedited version of you. It is the aspect of self that houses all the suffering, all the despair, all the unprocessed grief, and overwhelming pain. It holds memories of the painful experiences you have endured, and because of that, most of the time, you would rather not get in touch with it, so it has been split off and hidden, even from yourself, in the dark corner of your psyche.  Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eggshelltherapy_imilo/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, relationship challenges, sex, drugs, alcohol addiction, psychedelics, and the use of plant medicines. You are advised to refrain from watching or listening to the YouTube Channel or Podcast if you are likely to be offended or adversely impacted by any of these topics.Disclaimer: The content provided is for informational purposes only. Please do not consider any of the content clinical or professional advice. None of the content can substitute mental health intervention.  Opinions and views expressed by the host and the guests are personal views and they reserve the right to change their opinions. We also cannot guarantee that everything mentioned is factual and completely accurate. Any action you take based on the information in this episode is taken at your own risk.     

Burnout doesn't always look like breakdown. Sometimes it looks like excellence. Still showing up. Still producing. Still dependable. But internally? Disconnected. Irritable. Emotionally thinner than you used to be. In this episode of the Intentional Queen Podcast, I'm unpacking high-functioning burnout — the version that doesn't get flagged because performance hasn't dropped. You'll learn: • The difference between high performance and over-functioning • Why emotional blunting is often missed • What shrinking capacity actually feels like • Why strong women and nurses are the least likely to be checked on • How sustained output without structured recovery leads to collapse High-functioning burnout isn't weakness. It's prolonged responsibility without regulation. And if you're still performing but privately exhausted, this conversation will feel familiar. Because burnout is predictable. But only if you know what to look for.     Reflection Question Where has your capacity quietly decreased — even though your performance hasn't?     Resources Mentioned I Choose Me: The Intentional Guide to Never Losing Yourself Again Available on Amazon or collector's edition at buyichoosemebook.com Free Positive Sexy Self-Talk Checklist at intentionalqueenjourney.com If your organization is interested in High-Functioning Burnout resilience training for nursing teams or leaders, reach out directly.     If This Episode Resonated • Share it with another high-achieving woman or nurse • Leave a review • Subscribe so you never miss an episode And remember: Burnout doesn't always break you loudly. Sometimes it slowly shrinks you quietly.

Is using AI in your health journey wise? In this eye-opening and maybe slightly triggering episode of Treasured Wellness, we're talking about something most wellness voices are staying silent on, especially for high-achieving Christian women. You're the driven professional or business owner who looks successful on the outside... leading, performing, showing up for family and faith... yet inside you're battling high-functioning fatigue: that deep exhaustion, brain fog, and decision fatigue that no amount of sleep seems to fix.  So you start searching for more information as to why you are feeling like you do. AND what to do about it! With 81% of physicians now using AI in their practices, and AI becoming the first stop for millions of women searching symptoms, labs, hormones, or wellness advice, it's time to ask the hard question: Is this really helping us steward our bodies well? As provocative a topic as it is, I had to discuss this new reality in healthcare... artificial intelligence being used for care. AI in women's wellness is designed to keep you coming back... still tired, still suffering... but with a flowery new answer or shiny object to chase. It drives engagement without real impact. And it mirrors the same medical model that has dismissed, brushed off, gaslit, and undertreated women for decades. In 2026, women are still 2/3 of the way sick before a diagnosis is made. This should not be for God's daughters! To be clear: AI has it's place and it's certainly not going away. It can be useful for documentation and administrative tasks. But when it comes to diagnosis, treatment plans, or personal health decisions, relying solely on it as a medical professional is borderline reckless and irresponsible. This isn't about quick fixes or worldly wellness. This is about Biblical health freedom.  Nourishing your body and brain through real nutrition, deep faith, and true rest. As a lifelong researcher who recovered from chronic adrenal fatigue, burnout, and Hashimoto's, I didn't wait for my doctor to hand me answers every 3-6 months. I took ownership of my health, asked hard questions, refused non-answers, and leaned into God-given instincts and the Holy Spirit for wisdom and peace. This is why I encourage you that YOU are the best advocate for your own health. No algorithm can replace the wisdom of stewarding your temple God's way. Scripture reminds us in 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 and Romans 12:1 (NIV)  Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. This isn't me saying not to use it in your health journey... but wisdom and discernment is necessary as you steward and treasure your wellness.  Wellness is worship... with the sustainable energy you need to run your business, nurture your relationships, and do the work He's called you to. I pray this helps you to OWN your health, XO, Michelle *1 John 4:1-7 Reclaim the energy God gave you. You were made for more than pushing through.  If you are ready to stop managing your exhaustion and start healing the root cause, your next step is one conversation. Book Your Fatigue Freedom Breakthrough Call Complimentary. 30 Minutes. Leave with real answers.   ***Join our community, Mind, Body. Restored.  to be supported, encouraged and educated as you take back your health WITH God at the center **Catch the Treasured Wellness Podcast on https://christianmix106.com/   AND YouTube   ***DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Contact your own physician for any medical concerns you have. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Treasured Wellness, LLC, guests or contributors be responsible for damages arising from the use of this podcast.  

In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton talk about a state many first responders live in without realizing it: still showing up, still performing, still getting the job done—but internally feeling exhausted, disconnected, or not okay (Amazon Affiliate). This isn't obvious burnout. There's no collapse, no major breakdown—just a quiet depletion hidden behind discipline, professionalism, and responsibility. This episode explores how high performance can become a mask that keeps deeper stress unnoticed.

Have you ever caught yourself thinking “I could take it or leave it” when it comes to sex?This is your headphones warning episode. My friend, Dr. Heather Rhodes, is back with me, and we're talking about something you might not be saying out loud - what happens when desire feels out of reach. You love your husband, you care about your marriage, and at the same time, you feel tired out, stuck in your head, or just not that interested.And it's so confusing, because on paper, everything looks fine. But inside, there's tension. Your mind is always running, and your body feels a step behind. It's incredible how tiny habits can slowly drain that spark without us even being aware. One minute, everything is exciting and fresh, and the next, it can feel flat and distant.In this episode, you'll hear:Why being in your head all the time can shut down your desire, and how to start shifting thatHow negativity, unspoken tension, and resentment can hurt your connections more than you realizeWhat if your low libido has nothing to do with your hormones And yes, some parts of this one may have you staring into space for a minute. So, put your headphones in and come listen before you add “fix libido” to another mental to-do list.Breakfast GuideNourish Tracker - Discount code: HAPPILYHORMONALCONNECT WITH Dr. HEATHER RHODES:WebsiteIG: @drheatherrhodesHappily Hormonal Quick Start GuideNEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:Hormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months.Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)Simply Nourished Cycles Podcast TrainingDon't forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too! Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

As more people grapple with stress, burnout and emotional exhaustion, Dr. Judith Joseph sheds light on the depression that can hide behind achievement and productivity. In this conversation from May 2025, the New York-based psychiatrist, researcher and author of High Functioning joins Hoda to discuss what she calls “high-functioning depression,” how being “pathologically productive” masked her own feelings of inadequacy, and what it takes to reclaim joy. Plus, she shares how her research and personal experience helped shape a new understanding of emotional well-being. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So many capable, gifted Christian women are living a double life that is impressive in public, but diminished in private, and they don't even have words for what's happening to them. This episode will change that.

When we think about depression, there’s a common image that comes to mind–sleeping all day or not enough, withdrawing from responsibilities, and feeling an overall inability to function. And while that image is accurate, it doesn’t tell the whole story of what depression can look like. For many people, especially Black women, depression can show on the complete opposite end of the spectrum. Instead of withdrawing, we give too much, thrusting ourselves into our jobs, family responsibilities, and overcommitting to whatever keeps us constantly in motion. This is what’s referred to as high-functioning depression and here to unpack what that really looks like is a guest you may have heard on the show before, Dr. Judith Joseph. In her book, ‘High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy’, she explores how depression can hide behind competence and accomplishment, particularly for people who have been conditioned to cling to resilience in their most challenging moments. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guest Instagram Grab your copy of High Functioning. Stay Connected​ Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producers: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.