Leah Marone Asks, What If Your Need to Help Is Actually About You?

In this episode of Truth Tastes Funny, Hersh Rephun sits down with psychologist, Yale clinical instructor, and author Leah Marone for a conversation about perfectionism, performance anxiety, self-worth, and the hidden patterns that keep high achievers exhausted.After more than 20,000 therapy sessions and years spent helping athletes, executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals navigate pressure, Leah has noticed a recurring theme:Many of the people who seem the most capable are carrying far more than their own responsibilities.Her new book, Serial Fixer, explores the tendency to over-function, over-help, and over-own problems that don't actually belong to us.Hersh and Leah explore:Why high achievers struggle with imposter syndromeThe fierce inner critic and where it comes fromWhy confidence can swing wildly from day to dayThe trap of tying self-worth to achievementHow burnout often begins with good intentionsWhy entrepreneurs are especially vulnerable to over-functioningThe difference between supporting and solvingAnd how helping others can quietly become a form of controlAlong the way, Leah shares practical insights for building self-trust, celebrating progress, setting healthier boundaries, and creating space for genuine connection.At its heart, this conversation asks a deceptively simple question:When someone shares a problem, are you helping them... or helping yourself feel needed?Thoughtful, relatable, and full of hard-earned wisdom, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on success, anxiety, and what it means to truly support the people we care about.https://www.leahmarone.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leahmaronelcsw/--Hersh's new book, SELLING THE TRUTH: A ‘Semoir’ with Insights for Life & Business is a semi memoir drawing on his adventures as an Authority Advisor and Standup Comedian. It is part business book, part happiness formula for life, and an amuseful read, whether you’re building a business or burnishing your self-image.You can kickstart your own messaging evolution with a one-on-one 5-Minute Fix.Take the 60-second Get Off Your Assets Quiz, and find other resources here: https://www.hershrephun.com/selling-the-truth/