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26. High-Functioning: The Hidden Cost of Being the Strong One, with Mindset Coach, Sarah Robb
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- Inner Self-Confidence
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- Jan 13, 2026
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Summary
So many high-achieving women are praised for being capable, reliable, and strong — yet quietly feel exhausted, disconnected, or on the edge of burnout. In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Robb, Mindset Coach & Speaker , for a conversation about high-functioning as a survival strategy, not a personality trait. Together, we explore why so many women don’t realise they’re struggling until they hit a wall — and why mindset and willpower eventually stop working. We talk about grief, loss, and the “strong one” identity, how unprocessed emotions live in the nervous system, and why slowing down can feel unsafe even when the body is desperate for rest. This episode reframes what a true breakthrough actually is — and why healing isn’t about doing more, fixing yourself, or pushing harder, but about learning how to feel safe in your body again. If you’re successful on the outside but tired on the inside, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. ✨ In this episode, we cover: The hidden cost of being high-functioning Why burnout often follows success How grief and loss show up in “strong” women The nervous system’s role in performance and exhaustion Moving from survival-based success to sustainable success 🌿 Connect with Sarah: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/springwithsarah/ 🌐 Connect with Me: 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/katiedelimon 📘 Get my book Trust the Flames : https://www.katiedelimon.com/trust-the-flames 🔗 Inner Self Confidence Discovery Call https://calendly.com/katie-katiedelimon/30min