This week, we’re canceling hustle culture, snubbing perfectionism, and embracing the wildly underrated art of being good enough. Because trying to be everything to everyone is exhausting, unsustainable, and—spoiler alert—it’s not necessary.

In this episode, Krista breaks down:

· The toxic myth of perfection and why it’s costing you your peace

· What “satisficing” is—and how it can actually make you happier than being the best

· How to let go of the gold stars and show up for your life without the burnout

· Why mediocrity in one area makes room for magic in another

One-liner truth bombs include:

· “You weren’t born to meet someone else’s checklist.”

· “Trying to reach perfection is like hugging a cloud—soggy, exhausting, and totally pointless.”

· “You can’t pour from an empty cup—or even a cracked one. Sometimes you just gotta put the cup down and go take a nap.”

This one’s for the perfectionists-in-recovery, the moms hiding in their car, the leaders running on empty, and anyone who needs to hear: You are enough. Exactly as you are. Even if the laundry isn’t folded

In this raw and revelatory episode, we dismantle the myth that forgiveness is about the other person. Spoiler alert: it’s not. This conversation dives into what forgiveness actually is (and isn’t), why we often resist it, and how to reclaim it as a radical act of self-healing. Whether you're holding onto hurt, waiting for an apology, or wondering how to forgive without letting toxic people back in—this one’s for you.

- What You’ll Learn:

• Why forgiveness doesn’t necessarily mean reconciliation
• The psychological and physical toll of unresolved resentment
• What it really means to "let go" when you still feel broken
• How to set boundaries and offer compassion—without betraying yourself
• Practical prompts to begin your own forgiveness work

- Key Stats + Research:

• Studies show that forgiveness lowers stress levels, reduces blood pressure, and can even boost your immune system (Worthington et al., 2007).
• Holding onto resentment activates the brain’s stress response—keeping you in a state of chronic emotional arousal.
• People who forgive report higher self-esteem, better relationships, and improved mental health.

Thank you for listening. Healing isn’t easy—but you don’t have to do it alone.

You’re the one everyone leans on. The one who gets it done. Who keeps it moving. But behind the capable smile and the perfectly timed “I’m fine,” you're running on fumes. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really means to be “the strong one” — the emotional weight, the invisible expectations, and the silent burnout that comes with it.

Let’s talk about the exhaustion of being everyone’s anchor while silently sinking. And more importantly, how we can give ourselves permission to fall apart, rest, ask for help, and redefine what strength really means.

-What We’ll Dive Into:

*The Myth of Strength

Why being seen as "the strong one" often means being invisible in your own pain — and how this myth gets built early and reinforced often.

*The Emotional Toll

What it actually costs to hold it all together: physically, mentally, emotionally. Hint: It's not just burnout — it's soul fatigue.

*Mental Load & Emotional Labor

Why your brain never shuts off, even when your body does. Juggling everyone's needs while silently ignoring your own.

*The Silence of Survival Mode

How constantly coping keeps people from noticing you’re not okay — and why it’s so hard to ask for help when you’re “the one who always handles it.”

*Redefining Strength

Real strength isn’t pretending you’re fine — it’s being honest, setting boundaries, and asking for support without shame.

*Making Space for Softness

Steps toward releasing the armor, letting others in, and giving yourself permission to be tired — without guilt.