Shift Happens: The Health Podcast for Healthcare Workers

The Silent Struggler: When “I’m Fine” Is Hiding Full-Blown Burnout


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You’ve got polished scrubs, a forced smile, and your “I’m fine” game is strong. But inside? You’re running on fumes and hiding it from everyone. This episode is for my Silent Strugglers, the healthcare women who hold it all together on the outside while falling apart on the inside.

In this raw and honest conversation, we’re uncovering:

  • Why your high-functioning burnout is easy to miss (even by you)

  • How perfectionism is keeping you stuck in silence

  • What to do when asking for help feels like failure

  • Real strategies to finally get support (without judgment)

If you're tired of pretending you're okay and you just want someone to see the real you behind the badge, this episode will feel like a warm hug and a gentle wake-up call.

📝 Take the free Burnout Quiz and uncover your exact burnout type (plus get custom tips that work with your life): 👉 marykathrynfitness.com/burnoutquiz

📲 Need a safe space to vent? DM me on Instagram: 👉 @marykathrynfitness

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Shift Happens: The Health Podcast for Healthcare WorkersBy Mary Hodson