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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 23 MIN

Why High Performers Struggle to Relax (And How to Rewire Your Nervous System for Rest)

from The Liz Show: Executive Psychology & Performance Under Pressure

Send us Fan MailIf you feel “bad at relaxing,” this episode is for you.Many type A, high-performing people do not actually know how to rest. When life slows down, their mind speeds up. They fill time off with work, productivity, scrolling, substances, stimulation, or even conflict because silence makes the internal anxiety louder.In this video, I explain why this happens and how your nervous system may have learned that stillness is unsafe.We cover:Why many high achievers feel safer in chaos than in peaceHow an overactive amygdala and limbic system keep you in survival modeWhy childhood environments can wire you to believe your worth comes from performanceWhy rest is not laziness — it is trustHow to stop tying your identity to what you doThe first steps to rewiring your nervous system for true peace and restIf you have ever struggled to slow down, shut your brain off, or simply be still, this video will help you understand why.Grab Snap Out of Worry HereExecutive Coaching App HereTherapy Booking Here *Please note if you book a coaching topic in a therapy session, you will not receive coaching! Support the showPlease leave me a review on Apple Podcast!  ***LET'S CONNECT:***Checkout My Courses: Sign up for my Newsletter  Website:Facebook:Tik-Tok - Instagram: Youtube:  LinkedIn personal profile: 

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Send us Fan Mail If you feel “bad at relaxing,” this episode is for you. Many type A, high-performing people do not actually know how to rest. When life slows down, their mind speeds up. They fill time off with work, productivity, scrolling, substances, stimulation, or even conflict because silence makes the internal anxiety louder. In this video, I explain why this happens and how your nervous system may have learned that stillness is unsafe. We cover: Why many high achievers feel safer in c...

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