The Hidden Biology of Burnout: Why You're More Exhausted Than You Think

What if your burnout isn’t just mental… but something your body is experiencing at a cellular level?In this episode, I sit down with functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner Dori Martin to explore a completely different lens on stress and burnout, one that goes beyond mindset and into what’s happening inside your body. We talk about minerals, nervous system dysregulation, and how chronic stress can quietly deplete your energy from the inside out.If you’ve ever been told “your labs are normal” but you know something feels off… this conversation will feel incredibly validating.We also get into:Why burnout can leave you feeling stuck, exhausted, and overwhelmed (even when nothing “big” is wrong)How your body shifts between stress and depletion statesThe connection between your nervous system, hormones, digestion, and energySimple (but powerful) ways to support your body, like sunlight, hydration, and slowing downThis episode is a reminder that your body isn’t broken, it’s communicating with you.And maybe burnout isn’t just something to push through… but an invitation to listen, reconnect, and heal in a different way.To connect with Dori, you can follow her on instagram @midlifeenergy.dori and through her website ⁠www.dorimartin.com⁠