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Why do we spend 10 hours putting out fires at work just to come home and watch a medical drama like The Pit? Dr. Kate gets into the "guilty as charged" reality of why overachievers crave high-stress entertainment and what it reveals about our own nervous systems. In this episode, we break down the five types of burnout—from the "I Got It" over-functioner to the cynical "Everyone is Annoying" phase. If you feel like your battery is at 5% but you're still performing like a boss, it’s time to learn how to triage your life before your body pulls the emergency brake for you.

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This episode was published on May 1, 2026.

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Why do we spend 10 hours putting out fires at work just to come home and watch a medical drama like The Pit? Dr. Kate gets into the "guilty as charged" reality of why overachievers crave high-stress entertainment and what it reveals about our own...

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