Are We Addicted to Stress? The Truth Most Women Ignore

Women are exhausted and they think it's because they're doing too much, but what if it's more about what's happening in our minds?  In this episode of the Biohackher Podcast, Azra sits down with mindset coach, author and host of The Life of Greatness podcast, Sarah Grynberg, for a conversation about stress, burnout, and the silent beliefs that keep women stuck in cycles of overdoing and under-nourishing themselves. Sarah shares the story of her own turning point — walking away from a high-pressure media career after burnout forced her to confront a difficult truth: everything in her life looked successful from the outside, yet it felt deeply misaligned on the inside. They discuss the psychology of stress, why so many of us unconsciously stay in it, and the belief Sarah sees most often keeping women trapped: "I'm not enough." Together, Azra and Sarah explore the deeper drivers behind burnout, why boundaries feel so hard to set, and how midlife often becomes the moment women finally stop and ask: Is this actually the life I want? This episode is a powerful reminder that living well longer isn't just about physical health. It's about learning how to step out of the stress patterns we've normalised and building a life that feels aligned, purposeful and deeply energising. CHAPTERS 02:00 Sarah's burnout and the moment everything changed 05:00 Why external success doesn't always equal fulfilment 07:15 "For change to occur, you need to change" 08:50 What greatness actually means 10:15 The myth that greatness requires high performance 11:30 Are women living lives that aren't truly theirs? 14:00 Boundaries as medicine 16:10 Are we addicted to stress? 18:20 Why you can't change people who don't want to change 19:30 The belief keeping women stuck: "I'm not enough" 21:30 The long-term cost of constantly caring for everyone else 23:00 Why women collapse when they finally stop 25:30 How to interrupt negative thinking patterns 27:50 Setting boundaries without fearing being disliked 29:30 Vulnerability vs oversharing 33:00 Sarah's daily non-negotiables for a life of greatness 36:50 Why stillness and meditation matter 38:15 Motivation, purpose and creating work you love 42:20 The bravest thing a woman can do in midlife 46:00 Lessons from interviewing hundreds of thought leaders 51:00 Why protecting your mind from media overload matters 54:50 What it means to live well longer CONNECT WITH SARAH GRYNBERG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahgrynberg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahgrynberg  X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/sarahgrynberg  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sarahgrynberg  Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/ JOIN OUR LIVE WELL LONGER WOMEN'S BIOHACKING RETREAT 1–6 May 2026 | Revīvō Wellness Resort, Bali Live Well Longer Retreat has been named Group Retreat of the Year 2025 by the prestigious Destination Deluxe Awards. Following this global recognition, we're thrilled to return to Revīvō Wellness Resort in Bali, 1–6 May 2026, for a deeply personalised, science-led retreat created exclusively for women ready to reclaim their vitality and redesign their future. Co-founded by renowned biohacking experts Azra Alagic and Camilla Thompson this award-winning women-only experience blends cutting-edge biohacking with soulful rituals and ancient practices to deliver lasting transformation. At this intimate retreat, limited to just 16 women, you'll experience: Daily biohacking workshops tailored to women's health Private coaching, DNA testing, and optional hormone/gut diagnostics with naturopath  Hot/cold therapy, hydrotherapy, meditation and MOVEŌ movement classes A curated, functional medicine-inspired gourmet menu Spa treatments, traditional Balinese blessings, full moon ceremony 1:1 consult with Cocoon medical Dr  Whether you're curious about biohacking or already on your longevity path, this retreat delivers the clarity, support, and practical tools to thrive at every stage of life. Spaces are extremely limited — and this retreat will sell out so get in quick :)  Find out more here www.livewelllongerretreats.com  Contact Revivo Retreat directly with any questions or to book directly (deposit required) [email protected]  HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you found this conversation valuable, interesting or inspiring I'd love you to share the pod and leave a review! Great reviews will help me to continue to bring you interviews with experts in longevity, and health and wellness. I would be so grateful if you could take a few minutes to submit a review on the podcast platform you listen from. WANT TO LEARN MORE? If you're keen to get started on your biohacking journey to optimise your health and live well longer please join me on my socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackher_official Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Biohackher  Website: www.biohack-her.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@biohackherpodcast