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September 21, 2025 50 mins

Burnout is more than just being tired; it’s an epidemic that impacts our health, careers, and relationships. In this episode of Unstressed Health, Dr. Ron Ehrlich is joined by internationally recognized performance psychologist Dr. Hayley Perlus (as seen on Oprah and ESPN) to explore practical strategies for overcoming burnout, building resilience, and mastering performance psychology.

Whether you’re an executive, health professional, athlete, or simply striving to thrive in daily life, this conversation will help you understand the science of recovery, the power of mindset, and how to turn pressure into performance.

 

◉ Episode Overview

  • What burnout really is (and how it differs from stress and exhaustion)

  • The three key characteristics of burnout and how to identify them early

  • Why recovery should be seen as essential, not optional

  • How performance psychology applies beyond sports, to leaders, professionals, and everyday life

  • Tools and mindset shifts to embrace stress as fuel for growth

◉ What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✔️ The difference between stress, exhaustion, and true burnout

✔️ Why “recovery bouts” are essential for sustained performance

✔️ Simple mindset shifts to turn “I want, but…” into productive action

✔️ How resilience means bouncing back with intention

✔️ Tools athletes use that you can apply in everyday life and work

 

✍️ Additional Resources & How to Connect

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