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WOW Love Light Inspire the podcastAuthor: Lorene Roberts Root Cause Therapist Life Reinvention Women of Wisdom Mature Women Inspirational Women
Are you a woman navigating life after divorce, toxic relationships, emotional abuse, or simply the weight of always putting everyone else first? Do you find yourself asking: Who am I now? What do I want? And how do I even begin to rebuild my life?Welcome to WOW Love Light Inspire, the podcast where we dive deep into the real stuffhealing, self-worth, emotional freedom, and what it means to rise after life knocks you down.Im your host, Lorene RobertsCounsellor, Root Cause Therapist, program creator, emotional abuse survivor, author, mother, grandmother, and passionate change-maker for women ready to reclaim their power.In each episode, I bring you honest, soul-stirring conversations about:Healing after divorce and toxic relationshipsUnderstanding trauma and how it shows up in everyday lifeBreaking free from limiting beliefs and people-pleasingRebuilding self-worth, identity, and emotional strengthThe messy, magical journey of becoming YOU againOccasionally, I sit down with other women whove lived through the fire and come out the other sidewith wisdom to share and stories that remind us were never alone.Whether youre starting over, seeking emotional freedom, or simply ready to stop living small, this podcast is for you.Expect truth. Expect depth. Expect heart. No fluff. No sugar-coating. Just raw, powerful insight to support your healing and growth. Youre not brokenyoure becoming. Lets walk this together. Learn more about me and my counselling work at www.loreneroberts.com Language: en-gb Genres: Education, Personal Journals, Self-Improvement, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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I Look Fine, But I’m Not , The Hidden Burnout of High-Functioning Women Living in Survival Mode
Episode 12
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
Send a textMost people are okay with their pain because it’s familiar.In this episode of Real Talk, Richard and I unpack what really sits underneath“I’m fine.”We talk about the gap between coping and actually living, how many high-functioning people build lives that look successful on the outside while quietly running on survival mode underneath.Here’s what happens:• We tolerate • We normalise • We distract • We hide • We ignore • We keep goingUntil one day… we can’t.That sudden anxiety at the supermarket. The tears that come out of nowhere. The burnout that hits behind closed doors. The moment you realise you’ve been lying to yourself for a very long time.We also discuss:Why most people don’t ask for help until things become unbearableThe ways we cover up pain to keep functioningEmotional isolation created by “tough love” conditioningFinancial anxiety and health neglect that builds in silenceSelf-doubt that hides behind capabilityWhat happens when your body forces you to stopWhy time doesn’t actually heal what hasn’t been processedAnd how simply being seen can begin to shift everythingThis is not about fixing yourself.It’s about recognising when coping has quietly replaced living, and choosing something different.If you’re tired of saying “I’m fine” when you’re really not, this conversation is for you.Timestamps00:00 Introduction 02:10 The difference between coping and living 05:20 Why most people tolerate pain for years 12:30 The hidden signs of chronic stress 16:40 When anxiety suddenly appears 20:15 Burnout behind closed doors 24:00 Imposter syndrome in disguise 28:10 Childhood conditioning and “tough love” 34:20 Emotional isolation 39:00 Why time doesn’t heal 44:30 Being seen without needing solutions 49:20 The moment you realise you’re not fine 54:00 Accepting where you are 58:30 Reaching out for supportIf this episode resonates, join my Skool community, a safe, supportive space for women navigating life transitions like the empty nest, separation, identity shifts, and personal growth.👉 Join us on Skool and come be part of the conversation.https://www.skool.com/the-change-makers-2078/about?ref=4d349337c57a4956baef9fhttps://loreneroberts.comsupport@loreneroberts.comBuy Me a Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/wowlli?fbclid=IwAR1hch2v3XJ08zqmjuPled28N73L4WNYBiGmg6qbGuHLearn More about Lorene:https://loreneroberts.com/about Be part of our growing Community! https://www.facebook.com/LoreneRobertsHolisticCousellor Check our Website: https://loreneroberts.com If you want more content like this and to help support this podcast, you can Buy Me a Coffee by clicking the link below: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wowlli?fbclid=IwAR1hch2v3XJ08zqmjuPled28N73L4WNYBiGmg6qbGuHaGimcv7N3_IXuy4c Lovin' this episode? leave us a rating or review on iTunes, for us to create and inspire more women around the world! Thank you
