Are you always the one who checks in, remembers birthdays, holds space, and keeps the peace in your relationships? In this episode of Shift Happens with Shay, we explore the concept of emotional labor—what it looks like, why it’s often invisible, and how it silently weighs on the women who carry it.
We unpack how emotional labor shows up in romantic relationships, friendships, and even family dynamics, and why it can leave you feeling unseen and emotionally depleted. You’ll learn how to set healthier boundaries, ask for mutual support, and recognize when it's time to shift from being "the strong one" to being your whole self—softness, struggle, and all.
This episode is your permission slip to let go of the pressure to be everything for everyone. Your needs matter too.
🔑 Keywords: emotional labor, relationships, burnout, boundaries, women’s mental health, people pleasing, strong Black woman, self-worth, communication

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