When Stress Shows Up in Your Body: Burnout, Identity & the Cost of Hustle Culture with Wade Simmons

What happens when hustle culture doesn't just burn you out mentally — but starts attacking your body? In this episode of Hustle Rebels, host Renae Mansfield sits down with Wade Simmons: filmmaker, funeral service professional of 16 years, and former pro wrestling trainee whose relentless drive led to a stress-induced vocal disorder called spasmodic dysphonia.Wade opens up about juggling film school, funeral work, and wrestling training — and how chronic stress caused his voice to literally give out. He shares his journey through misdiagnosis, rejecting Botox injections as a quick fix, and how stepping back from hustle culture allowed his voice — and his life — to heal naturally.In this episode, we talk about:What spasmodic dysphonia is and how stress physically triggers itThe warning signs of burnout Wade ignored before his body forced him to slow downWhy the "go-getter" mindset can work against youHow working in funeral service shaped his perspective on life, death, and purposeFinding balance between ambition and self-preservationLessons from straddling the worlds of film, grief, and professional wrestlingIf you've ever felt trapped in the hustle, ignored your body's signals, or wondered whether the grind is worth it — this episode is for you.Connect with Wade:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadejedi99/Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/wadefilmmaker777Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wade.simmons.148Follow Hustle Rebels for weekly conversations with unconventional thinkers who are rewriting the rules of success.Support 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/