Overwork is often validated as dedication, but what if it’s really a survival strategy rooted in trauma? In this post, I highlight a conversation on the Are We Well? podcast to explore how over-functioning shows up in our bodies and workplaces—and what it means to choose something different.

Support is not a reward for burnout — it’s a requirement for continuing the work. Whether you're a mission driven leader, therapist, advocate, or activist, you deserve reflective space that honors your complexity, values, and vision.

Healing is not a luxury. It is THE work.