This episode is for the strong women.
 The ones everyone counts on.
 The ones who always get it done.
 The ones who rarely ask for help because they’ve learned how to carry it all.

But when you’re the strong one… who holds you?

In this episode of Your Favorite Self, Sophia opens an honest, nuanced conversation about what it actually means to be supported when you’re the person others assume is “always fine.” She shares personal stories of being overlooked, not checked on, and quietly carrying more than anyone realized—not because she was hiding, but because strength is often misread as having no needs at all.

You’ll hear behind-the-scenes examples from a recent adrenal fatigue crash, past seasons of deep emotional healing, and everyday moments where support looked less like fixing and more like being held—through co-regulation, presence, friendship, rest, touch, laughter, lowered expectations, and permission to stop performing.

This episode explores:

• Why strong women often don’t receive support until their bodies force them to stop
• How to recognize early signs that you need help before burnout hits
• What “being held” actually looks like (emotionally, physically, socially)
• How to ask for what you want, not just what you “need”
• Why rest, connection, and nervous system regulation are not luxuries—they’re human needs

If you’ve ever felt invisible in your strength, unsure how to let yourself fall apart, or tired of being the one who always carries everyone else, this episode is a reminder: being strong doesn’t mean doing it alone. It means learning how to receive support, too.

You don’t have to earn rest.
 You don’t have to justify your needs.
 And you don’t have to be okay all the time to still be powerful.

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