Why Staying Strong is Breaking You

We’ve all been told to “stay strong” and “keep it together,” but what if that’s actually harming us? In this episode, we’re breaking down the myth that suppressing emotions makes you stronger. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t.

Instead of ignoring or numbing your feelings, we’ll explore why fully experiencing them is the key to a healthier, more fulfilling life. I’ll share personal stories, real science, and practical tools that show how bottling up emotions can lead to stress, physical symptoms, and even strained relationships.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for being “too emotional” or wondered why certain feelings keep coming back no matter how much you push them down, this episode is for you. Let’s challenge the outdated mindset of emotional suppression and start embracing our feelings for what they really are, powerful, necessary, and part of being human.

Your Emotions Aren’t the Enemy. Stop Fighting Them.