"Hustling" is a toxic lie for female entrepreneurs

We’ve been taught to believe that pushing through is strength. That tired is normal. That stress is just the price of success. That if you can perform under pressure, you’re winning. And for a while — it works. In this episode, we unpack why stress-based success creates momentum in the short term, but quietly erodes everything that matters in the long term. You’ll learn: Why adrenaline and urgency feel productive (and why they’re borrowed energy) How “pushing through” becomes your default operating system without you realising The nervous system patterns that teach you it’s only safe to be busy Why rest starts to feel unsafe when your identity is tied to output The subtle signs that stress is running your business — not strategy We also explore the loop so many high-performing women get stuck in: stress → output → short win → exhaustion → self-doubt → push harder. And the real cost of impact without regulation — on your health, relationships, creativity, and the longevity of your business. This episode isn’t about slowing down for the sake of it. It’s about learning how to hold success, not just chase it. Because just because you can do it stressed… doesn’t mean you should. Sustainable impact doesn’t come from pushing harder. It comes from a nervous system that’s regulated enough to lead.