You’re capable. You’re organised. You’re the one everyone relies on.
And yet, when the house finally goes quiet and the kids are in bed, you feel like you’re quietly fraying - your body tense, your brain still spinning, your chest tight with everything you haven’t even processed yet.
This episode is for the high-functioning woman who’s “holding it all together”… but feels like she might fall apart if she stops.
Inside, I’ll break down:
- Why functioning well doesn’t mean you’re feeling well
- The invisible cost of living in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn
- How nervous system overload hides behind capability
- Why stillness can feel unsafe - even when you crave it
- The difference between structure that supports you vs. structure that just props you up
Because this isn’t about motivation or discipline. It’s about capacity - your internal resources, not just your output.
We’ll also explore the uncomfortable but important question:
👉 “What if the goal wasn’t just to function well… but to feel well?”
If your evenings are filled with to-do lists instead of rest, if you’re doing everything “right” but still feel off, this is your invitation to pause, get honest, and build a different kind of support.
What is Beyond Diets?
On Beyond Diets, we dig deep on how and why Diet Culture has rooted so deeply into our lives and left us feeling a bit broken. Our aim is to open you up to a whole new way of thinking about food, your body and your overall mindset to looking after your well-being.
Alongside my own solo episodes, I’ve spoken to some of the leading experts across various different industries to help you understand yourself in a way you never have before.
And I’ve spoken to some of the incredible women who I’ve personally worked with over the past few years, to help you see you’re not alone with your day to day challenges.
I’m so excited that you’re here, thank you for listening to the Beyond Diets Podcast!