This episode is for the helpers — the teachers, caregivers, therapists, support staff, medical workers, social workers, and all of us who hold space for others every single day.

We talk a lot about caring for people… but we don’t often talk about the weight that comes with caring.

The emotional labor.

The quiet exhaustion.

The pressure to stay “strong,” steady, and supportive — even when we’re struggling ourselves.

In this conversation, I’m joined by Morgan, Special Education teacher, ABA graduate student, and founder of She Shapes Behavior, to explore what it really means to care deeply while still protecting your own energy.

We discuss:

• Compassion fatigue and the emotional toll of helping

• Why “being the strong one” feels so heavy

• The guilt that can show up when we try to set boundaries

• How to support others without disappearing in the process

• What sustainable, grounded care looks and feels like

If you’ve ever felt tired in a way that sleep doesn’t fix — this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

You are not alone. And your care matters — including the care you give to yourself.

We’ve all heard the voice that whispers:

“Who am I to be doing this?”

“What if I’m not good enough?”

“What if I mess up?”

In today’s episode, we’re talking honestly about perfectionism and imposter syndrome — the pressure to perform, to sound confident, to always have it together… even when we don’t.

I’ll share my own story of navigating these feelings while building The Sync’d Self, and how I learned to keep showing up — not because I had everything figured out, but because I didn’t.

We’ll unpack:

• Why your brain creates self-doubt (yes, there’s real psychology behind it 🌱)

• How “perfect” becomes the enemy of progress

• The micro-shifts that help you show up even when you’re unsure

• And how to start relating to yourself with more compassion

This one is for anyone who’s ever held themselves back because they didn’t feel ready, prepared, or “qualified enough.”

You don’t need to be perfect to make an impact.

You just need to show up — as you are — today.

Tune in, sync up, and thrive. ✨

Big dreams don’t start with giant leaps — they start with small, intentional steps.

In this milestone 10th episode of The Sync’d Self, host Jesse Quijada explores how micro-goals can help you beat procrastination, rewire your brain for progress, and turn small actions into unstoppable momentum.

Drawing on research from Harvard, Stanford, and leading psychologists, Jesse breaks down why our brains resist big goals, how dopamine drives motivation, and why celebrating small wins builds lasting confidence.

Whether you’re tackling burnout, rebuilding a habit, or just trying to move forward, this episode will remind you:

🌱 Progress isn’t about perfection — it’s about rhythm, repetition, and reward.

🎙 Tune in, sync up, and take your first small step toward big momentum.

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