Episode 4: High‑Achieving Women Who Are Silently Struggling – Paperclips & Periods Podcast

In this episode, hosts Dr. Emily K. Cabrera and Katharine “Katie” Krych talk with Dr. Arlicia Miller, life transformation coach and founder of the Umbrella of Artistic Expression, about the hidden struggles of high‑functioning women.

They explore how ambition, caregiving, societal expectations, and early conditioning can lead women to silently struggle with exhaustion, self-doubt, and emotional labor. The conversation highlights why vulnerability feels risky, the stigma around asking for help, and how gender norms and personal history shape women’s sense of worth.

Drawing on psychology, integrative wellness, and lived experience, the episode reframes “high‑functioning” ...