Why You Burn Out When You’re Pushing for More—and What Helps You Recover | Ep 55

Burnout isn’t just about workload—it’s about your nervous system.In this episode, we explore why high performers burn out and how to begin to fix it.I'm speaking with Garrett Wood about the deeper and often misunderstood drivers of burnout.Many high performers are taught to push through exhaustion, ignore stress, and measure success by output alone. But over time, that approach can come at a cost—not just to your health, but to your relationships, your decision-making, and your long-term performance.Garrett shares his personal story of working in high-pressure environments, witnessing the hidden struggles of top performers, and experiencing a pivotal moment that reshaped how he understands success.Together, we explore:Why burnout isn’t just about workload or time managementHow your internal state shapes your leadership and your teamThe signs of burnout you may be overlookingWhy even “healthy habits” can sometimes add more stressA different way to think about success— built through well-being, not at its expenseGarrett also shares elements of his A3 framework, designed to help you understand your capacity, regulate your internal state, and make more effective decisions based on where you are.If you're feeling like what used to work to keep your stress down no longer does—or that pushing harder isn’t giving you the same results—this conversation offers a new way to look at it.Because sustainable success isn’t about doing more.It’s about working with your biology, not against it.Connect with Garrett Wood:Website: https://www.gnosistherapy.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gnosistherapy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnosistherapy/Connect with me, Luci Gabel:Website: https://www.LuciGabel.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucigabel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucigabel