#78 | The Neuroscience of Why Recovery Is Not the Opposite of High Performance & How Burnout Is Quietly Costing You Leadership Influence and Promotion.

What if the reason your performance is slipping isn’t lack of discipline — but lack of recovery?In this episode, we unpack the neuroscience behind burnout, chronic overperformance, and why high achievers are often the last people to realize they’re running on empty. You’ll learn what sustained stress actually does to your prefrontal cortex, why burnout hits high performers differently, and how recovery directly impacts decision-making, creativity, and long-term success.You’ll also hear why most workplace “self-care” advice completely misses the point — and what the research says sustainable high performance actually requires instead.By listening, you’ll discover: Why burnout recovery is a critical part of high performance — not the opposite of it  How chronic stress silently reduces cognitive performance and decision-making quality  The practical recovery shifts that create sustainable success without sacrificing ambition If you want to perform at a high level without eventually crashing, this episode will change how you think about work, recovery, and success.New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.