Ep 313 - Why You Always Get Sick After Stressful Periods

Ep 313 - Why You Always Get Sick After Stressful Periods

From The Lone Recruiter by Brett Clemenson

June 3, 2026 · 6 min · Season 4 · Episode 313

About this episode

This episode explores the science behind stress and why high performers often get sick after stressful periods.

Why do we always seem to get sick the moment we finally slow down? Today I dive into the science behind stress, burnout, cortisol, and why so many high performers crash physically after big work pushes. My grandfather worked as a GP with only one day off every fortnight, and he would consistently get migraines the moment he finally stopped working. I unpack what’s actually happening inside the body during prolonged periods of stress and why the “post-stress crash” is so common. I also break down: How cortisol affects your immune system Why your body stays in “fight or flight” during stressful periods What happens when the pressure finally lifts Why high performers often ignore the warning signs Simple daily habits that help flush stress out of the body before it builds up This ep is all about managing stress proactively so you can perform at a high level without completely falling into a heap afterwards. Follow The Lone Recruiter for more episodes on mindset, performance, business growth, and sustainable success.

People in this episode

Host: Brett Clemenson

Topics covered

  • stress management
  • burnout
  • cortisol
  • high performance
  • immune system
  • post-stress crash

Keywords

  • stress
  • burnout
  • cortisol
  • immune system
  • high performers
  • fight or flight
  • daily habits

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