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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 24 MIN

450 - Why Certain People Drain Your Energy - The Science (And What To Do About It)

from Alive & Well – Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Anxiety · host Michelle Grosser – Inspired by Mel Robbins, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and Dr. Becky Kennedy

You know the person. The one whose name on your phone makes your whole body tighten before you even pick up. The one who can walk into a room and somehow take all the air out of it.That's not you being too sensitive. That's your nervous system doing exactly what it was designed to do - and once you understand why, you stop trying to think your way out of it and start actually changing how it affects you.This episode is the science behind why certain people drain your capacity and others restore it - and two specific moves that change how you show up in even your most difficult relationships.What You'll LearnWhy certain people drain your energy and others restore it.What's actually happening in your nervous system when you're around a difficult person. How to use this understanding to protect your capacity in relationships you can't opt out of.--🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz

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You know the person. The one whose name on your phone makes your whole body tighten before you even pick up. The one who can walk into a room and somehow take all the air out of it. That's not you being too sensitive. That's your nervous system doing exactly what it was designed to do - and once you understand why, you stop trying to think your way out of it and start actually changing how it affects you. This episode is the science behind why certain people drain your capac...

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