Episode #56 The Mental Load That’s Quietly Burning You Out

If you’ve been the rock for everyone and everything, this conversation will feel like oxygen. Dr. Angela Downey—family physician and creator of The Codependent Doctor—shares her burnout story, how codependency shows up for high-capacity women, and the concrete ways we can stop bracing, start asking for help, and lead from clarity instead of overdrive. We talk identity (“the strong one”), limits, the invisible mental load, perfectionism, boundaries without apology, and why “not everyone has to like the peach”—and that says nothing about the peach. You’ll leave with low-stakes boundary reps to practice this week, language you can use, and a lens that helps you spot burnout before the plane is going down.  Connect with Dr. Angela Podcast: The Codependent Doctor Website: drangeladowney.com Books: Amazon links for Enough As I Am and Enough As I Grow