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Suffering in Silence

The Epidemic of Women Who Do Too Much

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Suffering in Silence: The Epidemic of Women Who Do Too Much is for professional women in midlife who feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and stretched thin. Built around responsibility—careers, family, aging parents—many women have learned to stay strong even when their bodies are depleted. Written by Dr. Peggy Gleason, this compassionate book explores chronic stress, caregiver fatigue, and midlife burnout, and offers a gentler path forward. This is not about pushing harder, but understanding why you’re tired—and how to restore calm, balance, and well-being without guilt.

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I found it liberating to read her insights on why we feel the need to stay strong even when our bodies are clearly signaling for rest. The book explains the biological and emotional toll of being "stretched thin" without making you feel like you’ve failed at your responsibilities. It reframes our exhaustion as a natural response to an unnatural amount of pressure, which was the first step I needed to take toward actual healing.

Steps toward actual healing

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I didn’t expect this to hit me the way it did. I started listening while doing chores and kept stopping because parts felt way too familiar. It talks about pressure, expectations, and always being the one holding things together. I found myself nodding a lot. The tone felt understanding, not blaming or preachy. It honestly made me pause and think about how much one takes on without saying anything. It is a meaningful one.

Felt a Little Too Real, in a Good Way

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This audiobook really hits home for women balancing work, family, and everything else. It talks honestly about the pressure and quiet struggles that often go unnoticed, which made women feel seen and understood. It’s raw, comforting, and very real. A great listen if you need a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.

Comforting and Relatable

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I’m really glad I listened to this. It speaks directly to that midlife pressure so many of us professional women carry (i.e. work, family, caregiving, and the constant expectation to “handle it” even when you’re running on empty). This book delivers a compassionate, validating look at chronic stress and burnout. I appreciated how the focus isn’t on pushing harder, but on understanding what your exhaustion is telling you. The tone is gentle, practical, and guilt-free, with insights that feel genuinely supportive. A meaningful listen for anyone who’s been doing too much for too long and needs a calmer, healthier way forward.

Empathy and insight for women doing too much

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I want to listen to this myself and then pass it on to my best friend. She’s a project manager, a mum of two, and always managing work, family, and everyone else’s needs at once. This book really speaks to women who keep going even when they’re worn down and running on empty. I like that it doesn’t push hustle or quick fixes, but instead explains why so many women feel exhausted in midlife. It feels thoughtful, relatable, and like something every busy woman deserves to hear.

Blessed hard working women!

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