Cristin Candice speaks to the women who always have it together, the dependable ones, the fixers, the strong friends.

What happens when she gets tired? When the one everyone leans on realizes she has no one to lean on herself? Cristin explores the quiet exhaustion that comes from carrying others, the fear of being perceived as weak, and the cultural and emotional weight of strength, especially for Black women who have been taught that vulnerability is a luxury they can’t afford.

This conversation invites listeners to rethink what real strength looks like, not as constant doing, but as the courage to pause, to ask for help, and to receive care without guilt. Cristin shares insights from her evidence-based coaching work and her own experiences navigating leadership, motherhood, and rest in uncertain times.

Being strong doesn’t mean you never get tired. It means you know when to stop pretending you’re not.

Reflection Questions

What would it look like for you to ask for and receive help this week?

How can you model softness and rest as a form of leadership in your own circles?