Healing from Overcompensation Habits – with Michelle Mah

In a world that glorifies hustle and perfection, many are silently suffering — caught in cycles of burnout, body shame, and the belief that they must “do more” to be enough. In this soul-stirring episode of the Wholehearted Podcast, we sit down with Michelle Mah — psychotherapist, TEDx speaker, mindfulness educator, and eating disorder survivor — to unpack what it truly means to heal from overcompensation and rediscover one’s voice. Michelle shares her personal journey battling bulimia nervosa, body dysmorphia, and high-functioning burnout — and how her healing began not with discipline or productivity, but with self-compassion and reclaiming her “enoughness.” This conversation is a must-listen for high achievers, caregivers, leaders, and anyone navigating shame, stress, or self-worth. In This Episode, We Explore: The hidden link between control, trauma, and eating disorders Why overworking and emotional numbness are modern coping mechanisms How self-compassion builds true resilience — beyond surface-level self-care What it takes to create safe spaces for vulnerability and healing The quiet epidemic of high-functioning stress in the workplace You’ll Learn: How to recognize early signs of burnout, even when everything “looks fine” Tools to regulate emotions and reconnect with your body’s wisdom The “Minute to Arrive” and Head-Heart-Gut check-in practices How leaders can avoid unintentionally passing down their own trauma What it means to lead — and live — wholeheartedly Connect with Michelle Mah: Follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemahsg/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebalancewithmichelle/ Subscribe now and share this episode with someone who needs to hear: "Stillness is not slowness — it’s power."