No Filter The Confession Turia Pitt Hid For Months
Nov 30, 2025
Turia Pitt, an author and endurance athlete, opens up about the hidden struggles behind her inspiring persona. She candidly shares her journey through burnout, revealing how constant people-pleasing led to her emotional collapse. Discussing the pressures of motherhood and societal expectations, Turia redefines selfishness as self-preservation. With refreshing honesty, she emphasizes the importance of boundaries, recognizing warning signs, and seeking help. Her new book, 'Selfish,' challenges the notion of selflessness, encouraging listeners to prioritize their own well-being.
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Hot Chocolate That Sparked A Reckoning
- Turia Pitt recounts a hot-chocolate moment when her four-year-old identified household tasks as 'mom's job'.
- That night made her realise she was exhausted, resentful and not enjoying her second chance at life.
The Invisible Toll Of Everyday Labor
- Turia realised her countless caring actions went unnoticed while one small omission was magnified.
- That imbalance fuelled chronic stress and self-criticism until it led to burnout.
Microaggressions Reopen Old Wounds
- Turia describes microaggressions of being repeatedly asked about her burns and how each question drags her back to trauma.
- She now shuts such interactions down by saying, 'I don't want to talk about it.'
