Ep. 164: You Think You're 'Handling It All'... But Are You Really?

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You think you're handling it all... but are you really?

If you're like most midlife women, you've mastered the art of looking like you've got it together. You juggle the schedules, manage the household, show up for everyone else, and somehow keep all the plates spinning.

But here's the thing: there's a difference between handling your life and just carrying it all.

In this episode, I'm sharing the hard truth about what happens when we don't release the pressure we're holding—and the simple 10-minute tool that changed everything for me (and my clients).

You'll discover:

• Why "holding it together" is actually holding you back
• The difference between carrying stress and processing it
• My Daily Brain Dump Walk ritual (with the exact 5 steps)
• What happens when you don't release pressure (spoiler: you transfer it)
• How to stop the cycle of mindless scrolling and emotional spillover

If you're tired of pretending you're fine while quietly carrying the weight of everyone else's world, this episode is for you.

Ready to stop carrying and start releasing? Hit play and let's walk through this together.

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1. The Illusion of Control in Midlife (00:00:00)

2. The Pressure of Expectation and the Need for Release (00:00:28)

3. The Burden of Carrying vs. Handling Stress (00:02:57)

4. Understanding the Daily Brain Dump Walk (00:05:44)

5. Implementing the Brain Dump Walk (00:10:00)