Why Your Body Knows When a Job Is Wrong: How Your Nervous System Affects Your Career

Ever feel like your job is draining the life out of you, but you can’t explain why?In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Brian Trzaskos, co-creator of the trauma-sensitive, sensation-based motivation method. We talk about how your body (yep, your actual nervous system) might be holding the truth your brain’s been ignoring, especially when it comes to burnout, people-pleasing, and staying stuck in misaligned work.Brian shares his own career journey from burnout and breakdown to transformation, and we explore how physical symptoms can be your body’s early warning signs that something’s off, before your conscious mind catches up.We also dig into:What your nervous system has to do with motivation and burnoutHow subconscious beliefs shape your behavior (and sabotage your goals)The 9 motivational drivers and how to find yoursWhy trying harder isn’t always the answerWhat actually works when you're stuck, exhausted, or disconnected at work🕒 Episode Guide00:00 Introduction to Career Clarity Unlocked00:49 Understanding Work Stress and Burnout02:02 Guest Introduction: Brian Trzaskos03:47 Brian's Personal Journey with Stress06:45 The Role of Subconscious Beliefs08:39 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs14:31 Sensation-Based Motivation Explained18:43 Aligning Sensory State with Actions26:32 Achieving Deep, Sustained Change27:56 Embracing Both Sides: The Path to Freedom29:36 Invisible Barriers in the Workplace32:20 The Impact of Nervous System Regulation40:29 Motivational Maps: Understanding What Drives You46:41 Final Thoughts and TakeawaysConnect with Career Coach Theresa WhiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTok www.CareerBloomCoaching.comConnect with Brian TrzaskosLinkedInhttps://somaticcoachingacademy.comFree career resources:Impact-Driven Job Guide12 Days of Career GoalsTransferable Skills GuideFree Career Change MasterclassCareer coaching & services:Career Clarity FormulaDeep Dive 1:1 Coaching SessionBook your free career clarity call💬 Want personalized support? Book a free 30-minute career clarity call → www.careerbloomcoaching.com/consultation#CareerChangeCoach #WorkBurnout #CareerClarity #NervousSystemHealing #TraumaInformedCareers #CareerCoach #Motivation #PeoplePleasing #StressAtWork #TheresaWhite #BrianTrzaskos #CareerBloom #SensationBasedMotivation #BurnoutRecovery #LeadershipDevelopment #MentalHealthAtWork

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