Are you the one who always keeps it together? The fixer, the rescuer, the emotional buffer who holds it all? This powerful exploration of over-responsibility reveals how many ambitious women weren't born control freaks – they were trained to be responsible for others' emotions, outcomes, and wellbeing from a young age.Through intimate personal reflections and client stories, we uncover how this pattern silently sabotages your wellbeing. From the perfectionist who can't sleep because of a missed contract clause (despite five other people missing it too) to the professional who dims her light to avoid outshining others, these are the hidden costs of carrying burdens that were never yours to bear.The most revealing insight? We often choose to hold these responsibilities not because we want to, but because we fear what might happen if we let go. "We would rather hold it all than let it fail and have to feel what that means." This deeply ingrained pattern becomes our identity – one that brings success and praise but leads to burnout and exhaustion.This episode offers both compassionate understanding and practical wisdom for recognizing when you're carrying too much. Look for signs like perfectionism, hyper-control, and feeling responsible for others' emotional states. Most importantly, it gives you permission to put down these burdens, even if no one else picks them up. Because while responsibility may have become your identity, it wasn't your choice – and now you can choose differently.Ready to break free from the weight of over-responsibility? Listen now and discover how to reclaim your energy, shine your light without apology, and create true balance in your life. Share this episode with a friend who needs this message, and visit balanceinstitute.com to learn more about our toolkit for avoiding burnout and creating balance beyond.To view the Transcript from this week's episode, visit our Balance & Beyond Podcast webpage: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcast/2025/108Thank you for joining us today on the Balance and Beyond Podcast. We're so glad you carved out this time for yourself!If you’re keen to dive deeper into our world, here are our socials where you can discover more about the toolkit that has helped thousands of women create a life of balance. Website: www.balanceinstitute.comPodcast Website: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcastEmail:
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