EP.353: Breaking the Burnout Cycle: The Science of Nervous System Regulation
Release Date: 05/01/2025
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Let's get real: as high-achieving health professionals, we've normalized pushing through stress like it's a badge of honor. But what if that constant hustle is actually sabotaging the very goals you're working toward? What if your physiological state is secretly driving your money decisions, relationship patterns, and even your capacity to show up as the expert you truly are?
Through research, real-talk, and practical strategies, I'm breaking down how nervous system regulation isn't just some woo-woo wellness trend—it's potentially the foundation of sustainable success in every area of your life and practice.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE
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The biology behind burnout and how chronic stress physically rewires your decision-making abilities
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Why your money blocks might actually be nervous system dysregulation in disguise
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The surprising connection between your physiological state and your ability to set aligned goals
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How to identify your unique stress response patterns (they're not what you think!)
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Practical regulation strategies that work for busy professionals who don't have time for hour-long meditation sessions
This episode offers a fresh perspective on success that puts your wellbeing at the center—not as a luxury, but as the foundation of everything you create. You'll walk away with practical tools for identifying your own stress responses and specific strategies to regulate your system, even during your busiest seasons.
Whether you're navigating client burnout, building a practice, or simply tired of feeling like you're always in fight-or-flight mode, these insights will transform how you approach your career and help you create success that's actually sustainable for YOUR unique system.
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