# 243 Your Body Warns You Before Burnout (What Most Miss)

# 243 Your Body Warns You Before Burnout (What Most Miss)

From Stress Relief in Your Pocket with The Wellness Theory by Charlotte and Jonathan

April 25, 2026 · 11 min · Episode 243

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This episode discusses the early signs of burnout and how to recognize them before they escalate.

If you want to understand your personal stress load and increase your capacity without losing performance, take the Stress & Performance Scorecard here:https://bit.ly/4trXd4jBurnout rarely starts with collapse.It usually starts with subtle signals most high-capacity people overlook while they are still performing well.In this video you’ll learn:• The early physical signs of burnout most people ignore• Why stress shows up in your body before your mind recognises it• How burnout develops even while performance stays high• The hidden pattern behind fatigue, tension, gut issues and panic• What your body is actually trying to tell you before burnout happensIf you've experienced:Fatigue that rest doesn’t fixWired-but-tired energySleep disruptionTension or jaw tightnessGut issuesSudden anxiety or panicThere’s a reason.And it usually isn’t what most people think.After nearly 20 years working in stress, recovery and performance — from cardiac rehabilitation with the NHS to coaching high-performing leaders — I’ve seen one consistent pattern:Burnout isn’t sudden.It builds quietly through signals most intelligent, driven people override.This video will help you recognise those signals…

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