Listen "Episode 49: The Hidden Cost of ‘Just Pushing Through'"
Episode Synopsis
If you’ve ever said, “I’m just tired—I’ll push through it,” this episode is for you.
Russ Bates sits down with Lisa Hammett, TEDx speaker, Certified Positive Intelligence Coach, and two-time bestselling author of From Burnout to Best Life, to talk about what burnout really looks like—and how to stop it before it wrecks your health, career, and relationships.
In this conversation, Lisa shares her personal burnout story after 26 years in corporate retail, the warning signs she ignored, and the moment she knew things had to change.
She breaks down:
🚨 The difference between normal stress and true burnout
🧠 How stress physically damages your body and brain
💤 The importance of sleep, boundaries, and micro-recovery
💬 What “mental fitness” actually means—and how to build it
⚡ How to recognize your inner saboteurs and shift to a positive mindset Lisa’s insights are raw, practical, and backed by neuroscience.
If you’re feeling fried, anxious, or just not yourself lately, you’ll take away clear next steps to start your recovery. https://lisahammett.com
Russ Bates sits down with Lisa Hammett, TEDx speaker, Certified Positive Intelligence Coach, and two-time bestselling author of From Burnout to Best Life, to talk about what burnout really looks like—and how to stop it before it wrecks your health, career, and relationships.
In this conversation, Lisa shares her personal burnout story after 26 years in corporate retail, the warning signs she ignored, and the moment she knew things had to change.
She breaks down:
🚨 The difference between normal stress and true burnout
🧠 How stress physically damages your body and brain
💤 The importance of sleep, boundaries, and micro-recovery
💬 What “mental fitness” actually means—and how to build it
⚡ How to recognize your inner saboteurs and shift to a positive mindset Lisa’s insights are raw, practical, and backed by neuroscience.
If you’re feeling fried, anxious, or just not yourself lately, you’ll take away clear next steps to start your recovery. https://lisahammett.com
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