Drop the S: Recovering From Superwoman Syndrome

by Marybeth Crane

Women have long been told that they can be, do, or have anything they want-as long as they're willing to pay the price . Enter Superwoman Syndrome and a generation of highly educated, successful, stressed out, professional moms. Women physicians, attorneys, and professionals are now responsible for their offices, employees, and clients or patients, as well as their home, husband, and children. It's a burden that only Superwoman could carry. And it leads to burnout, extreme fatigue, emotional strain, and physical breakdown. In Drop the Recovering from Superwoman Syndrome , Dr. Marybeth Crane presents a window into the often chaotic, exhaustive, and stressful lives of today's working mothers. This important work will empower you to find physical, mental, spiritual, and financial wellness and will remind you of what's important in life.

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138 pages, Paperback

Published June 29, 2021

Reviews

[Nicole Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a must-read for all working moms. So many of us expect ourselves to parent like we don't work, and to work like we don't parent. The overwhelming stress leads to burnout and a host of health conditions. Dr. Crane outlines her very personal journey with this "Superwoman Syndrome" along with a step-by-step guide to pull out. It is a touching and brave story that so many of us need to hear.

[LilBookMonk · Rating 5 out of 5]

After a while, I have found a book that is so relatable. We all are running while managing to balance the things on our shoulders. Right from the beginning, we women are taught to be multi-tasker and to be available at any time and any place, wherever we are needed. Work, family, study, friends...all of them! We have to do it all, right? By wanting to take up multiple roles and in the desire to be a perfect woman, we over-indulge into things. And what is it called? The Superwoman Syndrome! Intriguing isn’t it.

Dr. Crane, in her book “Dropping the S: Recovering from Superwoman Syndrome”, has explained this phenomenon. This book talks about most sell short yet alarming issues that most women face but aren’t aware of their situation. We want to be it all and do it all, but what we all must understand is that it’s impossible and extraneous to become everything that the world wants us to be!

I found this book utterly relatable and a must-read for every woman. Dr. Crane brought out this sensitive topic and did justice with her creative writing and story-telling skills. While keeping the things real, the author shares her personal experiences that make this book more identifiable.

Ladies, you don’t have to be a superwoman and become perfect because you are already in every way.

[DALYN MILLER · Rating 5 out of 5]

Drop the S: Recovering From Superwoman Syndrome by Marybeth Crane offers an insightful and empowering exploration of the challenges faced by highly successful, overextended women. Crane addresses the reality that many professional women physicians, attorneys, executives carry the immense burden of managing both their demanding careers and personal lives, often leading to burnout, fatigue, and emotional strain.

Through this concise yet impactful book, Crane provides practical guidance for achieving balance and wellness across physical, mental, spiritual, and financial dimensions. The writing is accessible, relatable, and deeply validating, giving readers both the recognition of their struggles and actionable steps toward reclaiming their lives.

By focusing on strategies to shed the “Superwoman” expectations, Drop the S empowers women to prioritize self-care, set boundaries, and redefine success on their own terms. This book serves as both a mirror and a roadmap, helping readers regain control, reduce stress, and embrace a healthier, more sustainable approach to life.

[Graeme Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Drop the S: Recovering From Superwoman Syndrome by Marybeth Crane is a thoughtful and empowering exploration of the overwhelming expectations many professional women face today. Addressing the pressure to succeed at work while simultaneously managing family responsibilities, Crane sheds light on the emotional and physical toll of trying to “do it all.”

Through insight and reflection, the book encourages readers to step away from the unrealistic ideal of the so called superwoman and instead pursue a healthier, more balanced approach to life. Crane highlights the importance of prioritizing well being physically, mentally, spiritually, and financially while redefining what true success and fulfillment look like.

Accessible and relatable, Drop the S offers encouragement for working mothers and professionals who feel stretched too thin, reminding them that balance, self care, and realistic expectations are essential for sustainable success and personal happiness.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr Crane is raw and vulnerable in her story

Drop the ‘S’ is a story that’s laced with pain, fear and vulnerability. Dr Crane truly dropped the facade of the perfect woman — high achiever, successful by societal standards, happy family — and showed us what really was behind the scenes. While I don’t think I suffer from the Superwoman Syndrome she refers to, I certainly can relate to burying myself in work because I was feeling like a failure at home.

The practical advice Dr Crane offers in how to drop the facade and take care of yourself is truly important in recovery from perfectionism.

A big thank you to Marybeth for being so vulnerable.

[Caitlin Mertz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book with insight into how a up and coming doctor dealt with life, marriage, children, and burnout.