Send us a textEver been praised at work while secretly falling apart?That surreal moment when someone says, "You're killing it," and all you want to do is cry—because it confirms your worst fear: no one can tell you're drowning.This episode dives into the high-functioning burnout trap—when professional performance becomes a mask for spiraling mental health. You’re answering emails at midnight. Making self-deprecating jokes about exhaustion so no one asks questions. Piling pressure onto yourself because the world keeps applauding.We’ll unpack:Why praise can feel worse than criticismHow imposter syndrome feeds burnoutThe danger of becoming “the dependable one” at your own expenseWhy rest isn’t a reward—it’s survivalWhat it means to be human in a system that celebrates self-destructionIf you've ever smiled through a meeting and cried in the parking lot—this one's for you.Come scream into the void with me @thebrainvsme or visit brainvsme.com for more emotionally chaotic honesty. 

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