Why Most Performers Burn Out Before They Break Through | Ep 123
Sun Feb 01 2026
"A good life is not just a life of achievement, it's a life of fulfillment." Dr Espen
In this episode, Dr Espen unpacks why so many ambitious entrepreneurs, parents, and leaders hit burnout right before their biggest breakthroughs. Drawing from personal experience with adrenal fatigue, he explains the difference between “good stress” that builds resilience and chronic stress that drains your body, motivation, and emotional capacity.
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Website: https://drespen.com/
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💡Episode Highlights:
00:00:00 - Episode trailer
00:02:21 - The Importance of Managing Your Nervous System
00:05:50 - The Skydiving Experience: A Turning Point
00:10:02 - Following Intuition vs. External Instructions
00:16:13 - Reflecting on Life Choices
00:24:07 - Stages of Burnout
00:30:22 - The Role of Health in Later Life
00:33:12 - Implementing Non-Negotiable Time Out
00:36:02 - Morning Practices for a Productive Day
00:42:12 - Upcoming Quantum Breathwork Series on Gaia
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"A good life is not just a life of achievement, it's a life of fulfillment." Dr Espen In this episode, Dr Espen unpacks why so many ambitious entrepreneurs, parents, and leaders hit burnout right before their biggest breakthroughs. Drawing from personal experience with adrenal fatigue, he explains the difference between “good stress” that builds resilience and chronic stress that drains your body, motivation, and emotional capacity. 📲Find out more about Dr Espen Website: https://drespen.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drespenwoldjensen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_espen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_espen Check our upcoming events: https://bit.ly/3whDgVo 💡Episode Highlights: 00:00:00 - Episode trailer 00:02:21 - The Importance of Managing Your Nervous System 00:05:50 - The Skydiving Experience: A Turning Point 00:10:02 - Following Intuition vs. External Instructions 00:16:13 - Reflecting on Life Choices 00:24:07 - Stages of Burnout 00:30:22 - The Role of Health in Later Life 00:33:12 - Implementing Non-Negotiable Time Out 00:36:02 - Morning Practices for a Productive Day 00:42:12 - Upcoming Quantum Breathwork Series on Gaia