Healing High Performance - When Obsession Makes You Sick

16/06/2025 28 min
Healing High Performance - When Obsession Makes You Sick

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Send us a textEpisode OverviewIn this powerful episode, Justin Roethlingshoefer explores the dangerous difference between obsession and obedience, sharing his personal journey from NHL performance coach to health crisis and the transformative realization that changed everything. Learn why obsessing over outcomes can destroy your health, while obsessive obedience to your calling can set you free.Key Timestamps02:32 - The Obsession That Sickens You 04:57 - Justin's Personal Story: From Health Obsession to NHL Dreams 06:53 - The Cost of Obsession: Health Crisis at 30 09:06 - Jimmy Fallon's Breaking Point Story 11:11 - The Science of Obsession: Heart Rate Variability 13:34 - Biological vs Chronological Age 16:05 - The Brain Rewiring Effect of Obsession 18:07 - Obsession vs Obedience: The Key Difference 20:41 - Rock Bottom: When Success Feels Empty 22:38 - Four Critical Self-Reflection Questions 25:57 - Your Body as a Temple: The Need for Rhythm 27:50 - Shifting from Proving to Obeying 29:13 - Own Your DifferentEpisode HighlightsThe Dangerous Side of ObsessionHealth Impact: Chronic obsession triggers ongoing stress response, leading to low heart rate variability, inflammation, and immune dysfunctionMental Toll: 2017 study links obsessive-compulsive tendencies to anxiety, insomnia, and memory lossPhysical Symptoms: Digestive issues, sleep problems, constant soreness, and accelerated biological agingThe Transformation FormulaObsession over control/validation/success = SicknessObsessive obedience to God's calling = FreedomConformity (obsession) vs Transformation (obedience)Action StepsAssess your current obsessions - are they aligned with your calling?Implement regular rest without guiltMonitor your body's stress signals (consider HRV tracking)Shift focus from outcomes to obedient actionCreate rhythms and seasons in your schedule===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Own It Show HERE:➡︎ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@justinroethlingshoefer➡︎ Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/3KCyN3j➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3F58Ez4lbIKQ6kMu2pfpIG===========================Resources:⚡️CHECK OUR PROGRAMS: https://ownitcoaching.com/programs/⚡️BOOK: https://thepowerofownershipbook.com/=========================== Connect with Justin Roethlingshoefer on Social Media:➡︎ linkedin.com/in/justin-roethlingshoefer➡︎https://www.instagram.com/justinroeth/?hl=en

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