Have you ever felt like you’re holding it all together on the outside… but quietly falling apart on the inside?

In this powerful and honest conversation, Rita sits down with therapist and author Cherise Small to unpack what it really means to “perform strength.” Together, they explore how survival mode, people-pleasing, and silent suffering can disconnect us from our true selves—and how to begin the journey back to alignment.

Cherise shares her personal turning point, practical tools for recognizing survival patterns, and how to set boundaries without guilt. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to stop over-functioning, release emotional burdens, and reclaim their voice.

You’ll walk away with empowering mindset shifts, reflection questions, and actionable strategies to help you move from surviving to truly living.

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What You’ll Learn

• How to recognize when you’re stuck in survival mode
• Why “performing strength” can lead to emotional disconnection
• The truth about guilt, shame, and boundary-setting
• What healthy boundaries actually look like in real life
• Simple ways to pause, reset, and reconnect with yourself
• How to shift from obligation to alignment

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Website: www.release2heal.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/therapywithcherise

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