In this two-part series, Stacy and Lesley dive deep into the first gen overachiever syndrome—also known as hustle culture, survival mode, or doing-the-most disorder. In part one, they reflect on their college years packed with jobs, volunteer work, and academic overload, and trace those habits back to childhood expectations around rest, success, and self-worth.

They also unpack how that hustle mentality shows up in parenting, housekeeping, and even reading for fun (yes, really). You’ll hear about generational shifts—from grandma’s “let the dishes sit” mindset to breaking up with the myth of “having it all at the same time.”

Whether you're currently in burnout or just trying to untangle your worth from your to-do list, this episode offers a funny, heartfelt, and unfiltered look at how hustle sneaks into every corner of life—and what it looks like to start letting go.

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