The Hardcore Therapist 89.9- Why do high achievers struggle with anxiety and depression?

Here’s the thing — when we think of high achievers, we think of success, ambition, grit, talent, maybe even wealth or influence. What we don’t always see is the mental and emotional toll that often comes along for the ride. So in this episode, we're going to explore the deeper why behind that struggle.

We’ll break this down into five key pieces:

1. The hidden cost of perfectionism
   
   
   
2. Internalized self-worth and identity
   
   
   
3. The trap of never enough
   
   
   
4. The loneliness of high standards
   
   
   

The physiological and neurological impact of chronic stress