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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re starting with a conversation most people get wrong.

Resilience is one of the most praised traits in the workplace.
But no one talks about the cost.

In this episode, we break down the difference between:

• Healthy resilience vs. silent tolerance
• High performance vs. hidden burnout
• Strength vs. suppression

We also get honest about what women, in particular, have been conditioned to accept in the workplace and why “pushing through” is not always the win it’s framed to be.

From navigating toxic expectations to understanding the real impact on your mental and physical health, this conversation challenges the idea that staying strong should come at your own expense.

If you’ve ever been praised for “handling it all” while quietly struggling, this episode is for you.

Key takeaways:

• How to recognize when resilience becomes self-damage
• Why high performers are often the most overlooked when they’re struggling
• The role of boundaries, self-awareness, and recovery in sustainable success
• What leaders are missing when they rely too heavily on “resilient” employees

Because resilience may get you through it…
but it’s not how you’re meant to live long-term.

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