The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley

← The Total Somatics Show with Heidi Hadley11 jul · 14 min

The Hidden Cost of Always Being Strong

The Hidden Cost of Always Being Strong11 jul14 min

Are you the person everyone relies on? The one who keeps the family together, supports everyone else, says "I'm fine" even when you're exhausted, and rarely asks for help. In this episode of The Total Somatics Show, Heidi Hadley explores the hidden physiological cost of constantly being the strong one. Discover how chronic stress, high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism and years of pushing through can leave the nervous system in a prolonged state of protection, contributing to persistent m...