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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 11 MIN

HOW ARE YOU? 'I'M FINE.’ (The Burnout You Don’t Know You Have)

from The Mental Path · host Dr. Gretchen Gavero

You’re functioning. You’re productive. You’re holding it together. But deep down, you feel… blah/meh/nothing.... In this episode, I’m breaking down flatline burnout...that sneaky version of burnout that doesn’t show up as panic or breakdown. It shows up as going through the motions in a life that used to light you up. You’ll learn why your brain might be stuck in survival mode, how chronic misalignment dims your dopamine system, and what this has to do with the afternoon slump, emotional numbness, and the lie that “fine” is good enough. Listen if you’ve been feeling disconnected, exhausted, or just not you lately. Try this week’s tool: Track your energy dips, spot the patterns, and start reclaiming your rhythm. You deserve more than “fine!”

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You’re functioning. You’re productive. You’re holding it together. But deep down, you feel… blah/meh/nothing.... In this episode, I’m breaking down flatline burnout...that sneaky version of burnout that doesn’t show up as panic or breakdown. It...

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