The Strong Pretender

The Strong Pretender is a raw, unfiltered podcast for high-achieving women who look like they have it all together but feel like they’re unraveling behind the scenes. Hosted by executive therapist Carole Trilokekar, this weekly show confronts the silent burnout, unspoken grief, and hidden emotional labor that come with being “the strong one” in every room. Each episode dives deep into real conversations around trauma, perfectionism, self-erasure, identity shifts, and the pressure to perform. With clinical insight and lived experience, Carole exposes the root of emotional exhaustion and explores the messy, liberating path to healing. Some episodes feature solo reflections, while others bring on guests who’ve learned to break their silence and reclaim their narrative. This is not therapy but it’s therapeutic. Whether you’re a CEO, caretaker, creative, or someone quietly breaking generational patterns, The Strong Pretender gives language to what you’ve been carrying and offers a space to exhale. New episodes every Tuesday 6am PSTTopics include: trauma healing, executive burnout, emotional resilience, inner child work, cultural identity, cosmetic surgery recovery, nervous system regulation, and reclaiming authenticity in leadership and life.