Caring Without Carrying: The Masquerade of Worry

Why does worry feel like caring… even when it’s draining the life out of us?

In this episode of The Steady Steps Podcast, we explore the subtle but powerful difference between worry and healthy concern.

Using everyday examples—from tense moments watching a big game to those 3 a.m. mental spirals—we unpack why worry so often masquerades as responsibility, love, or preparation.

This is a practical, grounded conversation about:

• Why worry feels productive even when it isn’t

• How caring can quietly turn into carrying outcomes we don’t control

• The shift from mental loops to small, steady action

• And how to ask a simpler, lighter question: What’s mine to do today?

If you’ve ever felt exhausted by your own concern—for your family, your future, or things you can’t quite fix—this episode offers a calmer, more sustainable way forward.

Sometimes the most grounded thing we can do is care deeply… and then loosen our grip.