Women Don't Do That (WDDT)
Women Don't Do That (WDDT)
Stephanie Mitton
228: What Are You Trying to Carry That You're Allowed to Put Down?: How to Stop Abandoning Yourself to Keep Everyone Else Comfortable
21 minutes Posted Jun 16, 2026 at 11:19 am.
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What Are You Trying to Carry That You're Allowed to Put Down?
What happens when you stop carrying things that were never yours to hold in the first place?
In this solo episode, Stephanie Mitton reflects on the beliefs, expectations, and responsibilities she's been learning to put down. From motherhood and leadership to health, body image, and boundaries, she shares the lessons helping her come back to herself after years of putting everyone else's needs first.
This episode is a reminder that taking care of yourself is not selfish. It's necessary. You do not have to abandon yourself to keep everyone else comfortable.
This episode covers:
Why your body does not have to be perfect for you to fully participate in life
Learning to trust yourself as a leader and own the space you've built
The ongoing work of maintaining your identity beyond motherhood
Why your needs, happiness, and well-being matter too
Letting people be disappointed instead of constantly disappointing yourself
The power of asking for help and being honest when you're struggling
Prioritizing your health before a crisis forces you to
Rediscovering joy, fun, and the parts of yourself that may have been pushed aside
How to identify what you're carrying and decide what you're ready to put down
If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or disconnected from yourself, this conversation offers a gentle invitation to pause and ask: Is this really mine to carry?
Because women do not have to keep putting themselves last and calling it love.