EP 8 Recovery Is Not Weakness - Adam Dehaty

What if recovery isn’t a break from strength but where strength begins?In this powerful episode of The Burnout Detox Podcast, Sophie speaks with Adam Dehaty, a former professional rugby player turned psychologist, about what true resilience really looks like.From the rugby pitch to Nike’s European HQ, Adam’s journey reveals how high performers often confuse pushing with progress and why learning to pause with purpose might be the bravest thing we ever do.Together, we explore:The pressure to endure even when the injury is invisibleHow workplaces can learn from sports: stress + rest = growthThe “messy drawer” metaphor for ending your day with intentionWhy wellbeing isn’t just yoga or apps it’s systemicThe belief Adam had to let go to finally healThis episode is both practical and poetic. A masterclass in redefining strength not as effort, but as alignment.🎧 Whether you're burning out quietly or already deep in recovery, this one is for you.Find Adam here:https://www.adamdehaty.com/