Handle Her With Care Podcast Ep. 6| Responsible Daughter Syndrome: Breaking Free from Over-functioning|

The Responsible Daughter Syndrome: Breaking Free from Over-functioning | Handle Her With Care Podcast Description: In this powerful episode of Handle Her With Care, host April Marie Holland welcomes Dr. Shawntres a licensed therapist, speaker, and long-time friend. to unpack "Responsible Daughter Syndrome." Are you always the one holding it all together, keeping the peace, meeting everyone’s needs... while quietly falling apart? You are not alone. Dr. Shawntres breaks down how high-achieving women especially from marginalized communities are socialized into emotional caretaking, people-pleasing, and perfectionism at the cost of their own identity, rest, and joy. We dive into:  What is "Responsible Daughter Syndrome"?  Why high-functioning daughters struggle with boundaries, pleasure & asking for help  How to reclaim softness, interdependence & rest without losing strength  5 things women can start doing TODAY to release the need to “hold it all”  "You don’t have to earn love by doing. You already are enough." — Dr. Shawntres  Stay connected:  www.aprilmarieholland.com  Subscribe: Handle Her With Care Podcast on YouTube  Listen on Apple Podcasts, Podbean — and soon on Spotify!  Follow us: @handlewithcare_podcast on Instagram Special thanks to Dr. Shawntres for blessing this space. Follow her on IG @dr.shawntres #ResponsibleDaughter #TherapyForBlackWomen #EmotionalCare #SoftLife #HandleWithCarePodcast #AprilMarieHolland #Podcasts #podbean #therapy #selfcare #love #relationships