What if the exhaustion you feel is not weakness, but a warning signal asking you to be honest? In this heartfelt episode of Below the Circle, host Dr. Phyllis speaks to high-achieving women who look fine on the outside but feel empty, numb, and worn down inside. She shares the difference between normal tiredness and deep depletion, reminding listeners that constant pretending can cost them joy, peace, connection, and even a clear sense of self. Through her own story from 2019, Dr. Phyllis opens up about 1overcommitment, guilt, burnout, and the moment she realized something had to change. This episode is a caring call to stop performing, tell the truth, and take the first step toward landing in what matters most.
Episode highlights:
(0:28) The honest question behind “I’m fine.”
(2:31) The difference between tired and depleted
(3:49) Exhaustion is not weakness; it is a signal
(5:13) The hidden cost of pretending you are fine
(6:46) Dr. Phyllis shares her 2019 depletion story
(13:07) The first change needed is honesty
(14:37) Honesty is the runway for landing
(15:17) Permission to stop pretending
(16:18) Preview of next week’s episode on presence
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