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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 21 MIN

The One Investment Strategy Nobody Teaches High Achievers

from The Balanced Badass Podcast® · host Tara Kermiet | Leadership Coach & Burnout Strategist

 In this episode, Tara breaks down the neuroscience of why burnout kills your joy, and why "just take a vacation" is some of the worst advice anyone can give. If you've ever sat on a free Saturday feeling nothing, or noticed that you can't stop thinking about work even when you desperately want to, this episode explains what's actually going on in your brain and what the path back actually looks like. Topics covered: Why high-performance work creates powerful dopamine loops and what that costs youThe neural atrophy that happens when all your emotional investment is in one placeWhy rest doesn't work the way you think it doesWhat chronic stress actually does to your capacity for pleasureWhat rebuilding looks like and why it feels worse before it feels betterResources mentioned:Your 6-Step Burnout Recovery System™ (https://stan.store/tarakermiet/p/burnoutrecoverycourse)Intro Call for Coaching Fit (https://stan.store/tarakermiet/p/free-initial-session) Check out the detailed show notes (https://tarakermiet.com/podcast/) and leave your thoughts or questions about today's topic. Got something to say? Text me! Support the showCheck out the detailed show notes (https://tarakermiet.com/podcast/) and leave your thoughts or questions about today's topic.----- 👉 Start by taking my free Burnout Drivers Mini Assessment 😍 Join my community on Instagram (@TaraKermiet) and/or TikTok (@TaraKermiet) so we can stay connected! 🎤 Got a question, a topic you want me to cover, or just want to share your thoughts? I'd love to hear from you! Send me a DM or email.  Stay balanced, stay badass, and make good choices! Disclaimer: My content is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. For serious concerns, please consult a qualified provider. This episode may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through one, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and resources I've personally used and would suggest to a client. 

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In this episode, Tara breaks down the neuroscience of why burnout kills your joy, and why "just take a vacation" is some of the worst advice anyone can give. If you've ever sat on a free Saturday feeling nothing, or noticed that you can't stop thinking about work even when you desperately want to, this episode explains what's actually going on in your brain and what the path back actually looks like. Topics covered: Why high-performance work creates powerful dopamine loops a...

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