Episode

47. Tough Girl Syndrome: When "Being Strong" Makes You Sick

Podcast: It's Not You, It's Your Hormones
Published: Jan 13, 2026
Duration seconds: 1276
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Summary

Strong women don’t quit. They tolerate. And that’s why so many high achieving women stay stuck in exhaustion, bloating, pain, poor sleep, and burnout for years without realizing they’re in a health crisis.