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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 8 MIN

Nervous System Recovery: Why It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better

from Hustle Rebels: Burnout & Identity Recovery for High Achievers · host Renae Mansfield

AUDIO for Weekly Recharge Newsletter - Want to hear more? Subscribe hereWhen you spend years in grind mode, you’re trained to believe that “healing” should make everything instantly feel better. Spoiler: it usually doesn’t.In this episode of Hustle Rebels, part of my Weekly Recharge Newsletter, I share a very real gut-healing story from after my intestinal and back surgeries. My digestive system was wrecked from heavy antibiotics, I finally committed to an all-natural gut protocol… and everything got worse. Think 3am hot-knife pain and full “I’m dying” energy, not a relaxing wellness retreat.I use that story as a metaphor for what happens when high-functioning, overachieving humans (hi, us) finally start doing emotional and identity work:Why things can feel more intense once you stop living on autopilotHow your nervous system protests when you stop performing the old version of yourselfThe difference between actually spiraling vs. finally integratingSimple “debridement protocol” tools to support your body so you don’t burn your life down in the processIf you’re questioning the cost of your hustle, in the middle of a “healing makes me feel worse” phase, or trying to rebuild a life that actually works for your nervous system, this one’s for you.I also share how you can go deeper with my Burn the Blueprint: Masterclass and 4-week self-paced course if you’re ready for more structure and support.Enroll - Burn the Blueprint: MasterclassSupport the showFind more info on how to work with Renae - [ Wayward Wellness Coaching ]CONNECT ON SOCIALS:LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/waywardwellnesscoaching/Website → https://www.waywardwellnesscoaching.orgInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/wayward_wellness_coaching/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Wayward-Wellness-Coaching-61566792351111/

AUDIO for Weekly Recharge Newsletter - Want to hear more? Subscribe here When you spend years in grind mode, you’re trained to believe that “healing” should make everything instantly feel better. Spoiler: it usually doesn’t. In this episode of Hustle Rebels, part of my Weekly Recharge Newsletter, I share a very real gut-healing story from after my intestinal and back surgeries. My digestive system was wrecked from heavy antibiotics, I finally committed to an all-natural gut protocol… and ever...

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AUDIO for Weekly Recharge Newsletter - Want to hear more? Subscribe hereWhen you spend years in grind mode, you’re trained to believe that “healing” should make everything instantly feel better. Spoiler: it usually doesn’t.In this episode of Hustle...

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