Have you ever hidden a self-help book? Closed a browser tab when someone walked by? Downplayed that you’re seeing a therapist or coach?

You’re not alone. That moment of shame isn’t just yours—it’s part of a deeply rooted belief many women carry: If I need help, it means I’m weak or broken. But what if that belief is the very thing keeping you stuck, disconnected, and exhausted?

In this powerful episode of the Your Utmost Life podcast, we explore the hidden cost of this belief—and the path to reclaiming your strength through authentic connection and support.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• Why capable women feel ashamed of seeking support
• How the belief that “I should handle it on my own” fuels isolation, performance, and burnout
• How cultural praise for self-sufficiency created the Identity Eraser Effect—and why it’s time to undo it
• The 3 mindset shifts that change everything:
  1. Awareness without judgment
  2. Reframing help as a strategic investment
  3. Practicing presence over performance
• What it looks like to go from Invisible Mama to Utmost Woman—without walking away from the life you’ve built

You’ll also hear a raw personal story about hiding a book on body dysmorphia and the wave of shame that followed—plus practical steps to build what I call your Growth Résumé and begin seeing support as a sacred strength.

Take one small, brave step today—journal about the belief, share this episode, or finally explore that resource you've felt drawn to but hesitant to pursue.

This is your invitation to step out of isolation, into growth, and begin designing a life with truth, intention, and connection at its center.

📲 Share this episode with a friend who needs to know she’s not broken—just buried. Let her know she’s not alone.

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