282. Burnout Isn't Weakness - It's Biology (w/ James Marr)

About this episode

James Marr discusses the biological aspects of burnout and its impact on men's health.

Burnout isn't a character flaw - it's your biology waving a red flag. In this episode, accredited naturopath and nutritionist James Marr breaks down why most men are stuck treating smoke (fatigue, gut issues, low libido, anxiety, poor sleep) while the real fire keeps burning underneath. We talk adrenal dysfunction, cortisol rhythms, gut-to-brain links, testosterone myths, and the brutal truth: your "normal" bloodwork can still hide a wrecked system. If you're relying on caffeine to function, waking up tired, feeling flat by 3pm, or quietly watching your body decline - this is your wake-up call. Stop patching the dashboard. Find the fire. Fix the machine.

People in this episode

Host: Alex Ranieri

Guest: James Marr

Topics covered

• burnout
• biology
• adrenal dysfunction
• cortisol
• men's health
• nutrition

Keywords

• burnout
• fatigue
• gut issues
• testosterone
• cortisol rhythms
• anxiety
• sleep

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