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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 33 MIN

39. If You’re Not the One Who Holds Everything Together… Who Are You?

from Practical Magic

If you feel like everything falls on you…like you’re the one holding it all together, managing everything, thinking ahead for everyone else—this episode is for you.Because it probably doesn’t feel like a choice.It feels like:if you don’t do it, no one else will things will fall through the crackseverything will fall apartAnd honestly… that might even be true in some situations.But there’s another layer to this that most people don’t realize.Because even when this pattern feels necessary…there are deeper reasons it keeps going—and why it’s so hard to shift.In this episode, I’m breaking down the hidden ways overfunctioning is actually working for you—and why that’s what keeps you stuck in it.We get into:Why overfunctioning creates a sense of control (even when it’s overwhelming)The “moral high ground” dynamic that can show up in relationshipsHow hyper-independence and the fear of being a burden keep you stuckThe identity you’ve built around being the one who holds everything togetherThe deeper worthiness layer underneath all of itI also share personal examples from my own relationship and client work so you can see how this actually plays out in real life—and what starts to shift when you begin to see it clearly.Because this isn’t just about doing less.It’s about understanding why it feels like you have to do so much in the first place.If this resonated, you can book a Pattern Reading to uncover how this shows up in your life and how to start shifting it.Any questions? You can always email me at [email protected]

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