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

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Podcast: [It's Not You, It's Your Hormones](https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-s-not-you-it-s-your-hormones-7334255)
Published: 2026-01-13T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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