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I'M FINE but my depression isn't

I'M FINE but my depression isn't

Auteur(s): Susie Bower
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 I’m spilling the tea on my silent battle with depression since 1997. From becoming a party girl to cope with my pain, living in a body secretly that was falling apart mentally & physically, overcoming 8 surgeries in 20 years to now living in a pain-free body, a wife, mom of two, and CEO of multiple thriving businesses! I'm here to be that voice, the person for you I never had to help me as I silently struggled while wearing a smile, telling everyone "I'm fine" and desperately trying to convince myself too. You're not alone; you deserve better. I'll be your guide to stepping into your SPL! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susie-bower/supportSusie Bower Développement personnel Réussite
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  • EP 11 - The Exhaustion Behind "I'm fine"

    EP 11 - The Exhaustion Behind "I'm fine"
    Sep 29 2025

    Depression already feels like carrying a heavy backpack no one else can see. You wake up tired. Everyday tasks feel like climbing a mountain. And then, on top of that, you wear the mask: smiling at work, making small talk, telling friends “I’m fine.”

    Pretending doesn’t protect you. It drains you. Every false smile, every swallowed truth, every moment you say you’re fine when you’re not, those are leaks. And over time, those leaks bleed you dry.

    In this episode of I’m Fine, But My Depression Isn’t, we go deeper into the exhaustion behind the mask and uncover the shadow truth: that pretending to be fine is a form ofself-abandonment. It’s not just hiding pain, it’s rejecting your own reality.

    You’ll learn:

    · Why the mask adds to depression’s fatigue

    · How to spot where your energy is really going

    · A one-week “energy honesty check” to uncover your leaks

    · How to create one safe place where you don’t have to be fine


    Honesty is lighter than hiding. And you deserve to set some of the weight down. If this resonates and you’re ready for deeper support, you can connect with me at www.susiebower.com or on Instagram @susie_bower_
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    10 min
  • EP 10 - "I'm fine" and other lies we tell ourselves

    EP 10 - "I'm fine" and other lies we tell ourselves
    Aug 28 2025

    How many times have you said “I’m fine” when inside you were anything but? For many of us living with depression, those words are easier than admitting the truth. They protect us from judgment, rejection, or feeling like a burden. But they also keep us stuck in silence.



    In this episode, we talk about what “I’m fine” really means for both women and men, how it shows up in everyday life, and why it’s so dangerous to keep wearing the mask.



    Depression doesn’t disappear when the conversation ends, it lingers, waiting in the quiet.

    In this episode you’ll discover:

    • Why “I’m fine” is really code for “I don’t feel safe enough to tell the truth”

    • How silence teaches us to devalue our own emotions

    • The shadow side: how pretending erodes self-worth over time

    • Two powerful steps to begin breaking the silence, starting with yourself



    You don’t have to broadcast your pain to everyone. But you do need a safe space to stop pretending. Depression loses power when it’s met with honesty and connection instead of secrecy.



    If this resonates and you’re ready to explore deeper healing, I’d love to support you. You can reach me directly at http://www.susiebower.com or on Instagram @susie_bower_
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    7 min
  • EP 9 - Over committing, over functioning, always saying yes

    EP 9 - Over committing, over functioning, always saying yes
    Aug 25 2025
    We all know the “strong one.” The person who does it all, holds it all, never drops the ball. But what if staying busy isn’t strength at all—what if it’s a mask? In this episode, I share the story of Monica, whose constant doing was a way to avoid her grief and prove her worth. Together, we’ll explore the hidden dangers of overfunctioning and the quiet freedom that comes when we finally pause.As with all my episodes, I want to share bite sized information you can listen to and if you or someone you know could benefit, I'll share take aways or action steps at the end to help you improve your life.My goal is to give you the tools to focus on one thing at a time, which makes change more sustainable than trying to do a complete overhaul and end up quitting in two weeks because it was so overwhelming.As always, my DMs are always open, I'd love to chat and see where you're at and how I may be able to help. Please feel free to send me a message on Instagram @susie_bower_ or on my website www.susiebower.com
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    11 min
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