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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 30 MIN

When Your Gumption Is Gone: 5 Things to Consider, and How to Get it Back

from feelgoodery · host Kyle Buchanan

If you're feeling drained, like your spark is gone, like there is no gumption left... it sucks. And a lot of us are feeling that right now. Not just low motivation… but that deeper sense that the oomph behind everything is gone.So today, we're going over five  possibilities behind why that inner drive fades… and how it may begin to return.We’re covering:✔️ The overlooked biological factors that can quietly drain your drive✔️ The modern habit that may be burning through your motivation before the day even starts✔️ The psychological trap that makes effort feel heavier than it should✔️ The stress state that can silently shut down enthusiasm✔️ The strange “energy leak” effect that may be stealing your spark without you realizing itPlus today’s feelgood thing...If you're looking for a lil' gumption, this episode might be worth the listen. Big thanks to our sponsor, ITL Health. More information on them, and their different magnesiums made with bioavailability in mind can be found here:https://itlhealth.ca/Got a “feelgood thing” to submit?DM me on Instagram @itskyleb or email [email protected] be featured on the show!

If you're feeling drained, like your spark is gone, like there is no gumption left... it sucks. And a lot of us are feeling that right now. Not just low motivation… but that deeper sense that the oomph behind everything is gone. So today, we're going over five possibilities behind why that inner drive fades… and how it may begin to return. We’re covering: ✔️ The overlooked biological factors that can quietly drain your drive ✔️ The modern habit that may be burning through your mot...

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