Episode 48: Recovering From Burnout: How to Rewire Away From Survival Mode
About this episode
Kristy Kuhl discusses the concept of the Rise Reflex and how to recover from burnout by reshaping key environments in life.
Most high performers think burnout is a discipline problem. So they do what they've always done. They tighten up, lock in, and push harder. But in this solo episode, Kristy Kuhl breaks down why that approach not only doesn't work, it actually keeps you stuck. Drawing from her work with high performers, entrepreneurs, and executives, Kristy introduces the concept of the Rise Reflex: an internal thermostat set for survival that unconsciously pulls you back into worry, urgency, and pressure, even when things are going well. She walks through five key environments that shape how you think, feel, and operate every single day, and explains why reshaping those environments is one of the most powerful levers you can pull to recover from burnout and prevent it from coming back. Things You Will Learn: Why discipline, habits, and control are not enough to recover from burnout What the Rise Reflex is and how your internal thermostat keeps pulling you back into survival mode The five environments that shape your baseline and how to start redesigning them How to build white space, thinking time, and recovery into your calendar intentionally Why your phone and digital environment may be the…
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