Why High Achievers Burn Out First (According to a Neuroscientist) | Dr. Helena Boschi

Have you ever felt completely exhausted but couldn't explain why? Like you've been busy all day but somehow got nothing done? Or found yourself forgetting things, snapping at people, dreading Sunday nights? Your brain isn't broken. It's burning out.   In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa sits down with neuroscientist, keynote speaker, and author Dr. Helena Boschi to solve one of the most common problems facing high achievers today: burnout and hustle culture. Dr. Boschi breaks down exactly what's happening inside your brain when you run on empty, and what you can actually do about it. In this episode you will learn: What burnout really is and the four warning signs most people miss until it's too late Simple, science-backed tools to reset your brain throughout the day, including one you can do in under 60 seconds Why hustle culture erodes the very systems you rely on, including attention, creativity, and decision-making The neuroscience behind the Sunday Scaries and why even people who love their jobs experience them Protect yourself from burnout before it's too late.   Download our free PDF for help on recovering from burnout and hustle culture   Work with Dr. Helena Boschi   Follow her on LinkedIn     00:00 Intro 02:26 Meet Dr. Helena Boschi 07:40 Neuroscience of Stress and Burnout 12:32 The 4 Warning Signs of Burnout 15:47 How to Start Recovering 23:30 What Sunday Scaries Actually Are 27:51 Hustle Culture and What It Does to Your Brain 30:50 Sharpen Your Axe 34:42 Lisa's Power Move and Shoutout   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us.