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

<p><strong>Burnout isn’t just about workload—it’s about your nervous system.</strong></p><p><strong>In this episode, we explore why high performers burn out and how to begin to fix it.</strong></p><p>I'm speaking with Garrett Wood about the deeper and often misunderstood drivers of burnout.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Together, we explore:</p><ul><li>Why burnout isn’t just about workload or time management</li><li>How your internal state shapes your leadership and your team</li><li>The signs of burnout you may be overlooking</li><li>Why even “healthy habits” can sometimes add more stress</li><li>A different way to think about success— built through well-being, not at its expense</li></ul><p>Garrett 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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Because sustainable success isn’t about doing more.</strong><br /><strong>It’s about working with your biology, not against it.</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Connect with Garrett Wood:</strong><br />Website: <a href="https://www.gnosistherapy.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.gnosistherapy.com/</a><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gnosistherapy/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/gnosistherapy/</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gnosistherapy/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/gnosistherapy/</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Connect with me, Luci Gabel:</strong><br />Website: <a href="https://www.LuciGabel.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.LuciGabel.com</a><br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucigabel/" target="_blank" rel="ugc