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August 14, 2025 26 mins

High achievers are wired to care deeply, but that same wiring can make burnout almost inevitable. In this episode of Daring DVM, I share what’s happening in your nervous system when you’re constantly “on,” how the biology of stress fuels exhaustion, and why self-compassion is the surprising first step to recovery.

We’re covering

  • the physiology of stress in high achievers and why your very drive to care deeply can put you at greater risk for burnout
  • what’s happening in your nervous system when you’re in a constant state of “go”
  • how chronic activation erodes your resilience
  • why slowing down feels so unnatural for people who are used to pushing through
  • how the biology of stress interacts with the psychology of caring, creating a perfect storm for exhaustion and detachment
  • and why the first step out of that cycle is practicing self-compassion.

We’ll also look at the internal and external signs of burnout so you can spot them early and take action before they take over.

 

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