🔥 Most high performers aren’t burned out because they lack discipline — they’re burned out because their nervous system is stuck in survival mode.Most high performers aren’t burned out because they lack discipline — they’re burned out because their nervous system is stuck in survival mode.Emily Sullivan explains why self-sabotage, overthinking, and burnout are actually protective patterns — and how high performers finally break free.In this episode of The Functional Code, Dr. Jace and Dr. Addy sit down with Emily Sullivan, founder of Aligned Mind, to unpack what’s really happening beneath burnout, inconsistency, and internal resistance — even in people who are successful on paper.This isn’t mindset talk.This is nervous-system-level truth.🧠 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why high performers self-sabotage without realizing itSurvival mode vs aligned performanceHow the nervous system overrides discipline and motivationWhy burnout isn’t a time problem — it’s a regulation problemHow elite athletes and executives stay calm under pressureHow to interrupt emotional spirals before they take overEpisode: 101 Dr. Jace Nybo D.C. Dr. Addy Knutson D.C.Emily SullivanGuide:00:00 Introduction to the Functional Code Podcast02:19 Meet Emily Sullivan: Performance Optimization Coach03:33 Emily's Journey: From Athlete to Coach07:30 The Role of Unconscious Mind in Behavior08:07 Addressing Avoidance and Procrastination10:13 The Power of NLP and Hypnosis31:30 The Breakthrough Program: A Holistic Approach45:17 The Importance of Mental Health Maintenance46:30 Therapy and Lack of Action Items47:36 The Importance of Rewiring the Brain48:46 The Decision to Change49:43 Balancing Ambition and Support Systems52:01 Understanding Team Dynamics and Values55:11 The Role of Identity in Achieving Goals01:05:28 The Power of State Change01:07:51 Tools for High Achievers01:13:05 The Importance of Identity Work01:21:15 Practical Tips for Regulating the Nervous System01:24:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts👤 ABOUT EMILY SULLIVANEmily Sullivan is a performance optimization coach who has spent the last 17 years helping 7-, 8-, and 9-figure entrepreneurs, pro athletes, executives, and high-pressure leaders retrain their nervous systems, rewire behavior patterns, and finally break free from the hidden internal blocks sabotaging their success.📲 CONNECT WITH EMILY🌐 Website: https://alignedmindcoach.com📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/alignedmind🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3aY5zkhwg5Rzk2q33cbIlf🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-functional-code-podcast/id1754585557📺 Watch on YouTube:▶️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ik_6wOJin5IxtZXvHdurw🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3aY5zkhwg5Rzk2q33cbIlf💬 CONNECT WITH THE FUNCTIONAL CODE📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefunctionalcode🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thefunctionalcode📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ik_6wOJin5IxtZXvHdurw#thefunctionalcode#EmilySullivan#highperformance #nervoussystem #SelfSabotage#burnoutrecovery #neuroscience #alignment #identityshift #performancecoaching #emotionalresilience #humanbehavior #successmindset

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