‘Being the "Strong" Friend Who Secretly Has Nobody | Malayalam Self Help Podcast

Who listens to the person who always listens to everyone else? 🥺

In this episode of Stories with Akshay, we turn the focus toward the "strong friends"—the ones in every group who act as the emotional anchor, therapist, and go-to problem solver. While everyone assumes you can handle anything on your own, few people ever pause to ask if you are doing okay.

If you are exhausted from always putting on a brave face, carrying everyone's emotional weight, and feeling deeply lonely in a room full of people... this episode is your safe space to take off the mask and just breathe. 🎧✨

In this episode, we explore:

Why "strong friends" struggle to ask for help or show vulnerability.

The hidden burnout of high-functioning solitude and being the "mature" one.

How to set emotional boundaries without feeling guilty.

Learning that it's okay to break down and let others hold space for you.

🎧 Hosted by: Akshay Prakash

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