The Hidden Cost of Performing Strength: Why High-Achieving Women Need to Tell the Truth About Their Lives | The Making of Me

What if the strength you've been performing has actually been keeping you prisoner?In this raw and deeply honest episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Lisa Lacy — writer, drama educator, and author of Note from a Certified Mad Woman — reveals how trauma, addiction, and survival mechanisms shaped her journey from corporate success to true self-acceptance.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:What it truly means to "perform strength" — and the hidden cost it carriesHow trauma and addiction can hide behind even the most polished, successful exteriorWhy emotional intelligence matters more than IQ in the pursuit of real fulfillmentThe dangers of hiding pain behind perfect facades — and how to break freeHow telling the unvarnished truth about your life can set you completely freeLisa's powerful journey from corporate achievement to genuine self-acceptanceIf you're a high-achieving woman who has been hiding your pain behind your performance — this episode will give you permission to finally tell the truth.🔗 Learn more about Lisa Lacy: https://podmatch.com/hostdetail/1778687995635252a6155ae10🔗 Connect with Lisa Lacy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisalacycalm/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it resonated with you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one truth about your life you've been afraid to say out loud?#Trauma #EmotionalIntelligence #LisaLacy #Memoir #Recovery #MentalHealth #MakingOfMePodcast #Truth #Podcast #WomenEmpowerment #Addiction #SelfAcceptance #HighAchiever #Authenticity #PersonalGrowth