Always the Strong One? The Hidden Cost of Holding Everything Together | Anette DeMattio
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iHeartRadio Everyone counts on you. But what happens when you're running on empty?
In this episode of No Sitting on the Sideline Dad, I talk with Anette DeMattio, author of Too Strong for Your Own Good, about the pressure to keep going, take care of everyone else, and put your own needs last.
Anette shares her experience as a six-time cancer survivor and how it shaped her understanding of strength. We talk about asking for help, making room for yourself, and what our kids learn from watching how we handle life's challenges.
If you're the person who always says, "I've got it," this conversation gives you a reason to pause and ask how you're actually doing.
In this episode:
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How being "the strong one" can become an exhausting role.
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Recognizing when you've pushed your own needs aside.
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Why accepting help can feel uncomfortable.
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What parents model when they keep pushing through.
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Taking small steps toward caring for yourself.
Connect with Anette
Website: anettedemattio.com
Take the Too Strong Quiz: toostrongquiz.com
Book, Too Strong for Your Own Good: Find it on Amazon
LinkedIn: Anette DeMattio
If this conversation made you think of someone who's carrying too much, share the episode with them. Follow No Sitting on the Sideline Dad for more conversations about fatherhood, personal growth, and showing up for the people who matter, including yourself.
