In today’s episode, we sit down with Coach Queene — strength & conditioning coach, neuromuscular massage therapist, and an advocate for mental well-being — to talk about a topic many people struggle with but rarely discuss openly: the silent burnout that hides behind high functioning.
Coach Q shares her personal experience with high-functioning depression and anxiety, how it showed up in her life despite being outwardly “successful,” and why so many high performers unknowingly live in survival mode. She also breaks down how stress, purpose, movement, and community all intertwine, and how small shifts in awareness can help you reclaim rest, presence, and true peace.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What high-functioning depression and anxiety really look like
Why burnout can be easy to miss — even for the people closest to you
How performance, productivity, and self-worth become tangled
The mindset shifts needed to move from survival mode to intention
How Coach Q incorporates emotional check-ins into her coaching
Simple tools for grounding, rest, and reconnecting with yourself
Why rest is productive — and how to practice it without guilt
This is a powerful conversation for anyone who carries a lot, performs well under pressure, or feels like they've been “fine” on the outside while struggling internally. Coach Q offers a grounded, compassionate perspective on mental health and what thriving can truly look like.
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