Why You Can’t Outperform Your Human Operating System with Neuro-Performance Scientist Dr Kristy Goodwin
Fuel Your Confidence · Jordana Borensztajn
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Show Notes
What if the price of success was your health, your focus - and even your life? In this insightful episode, Neuro-Performance Scientist and Peak Performance expert Dr. Kristy Goodwin joins me to unpack the hidden toll of modern achievement. From surviving a life-threatening burnout episode to redefining how we view stress, sleep, and recovery, Dr Kristy shares the science-backed truths that every high performer needs to hear.
We dive into:
- Why burnout doesn’t always feel like stress - and the subtle signs to watch out for
- How recovery (not hustle) unlocks your peak performance
- The truth about cold showers, dopamine, and legal neuro-hacks
- The neuroscience of confidence, focus, and emotional regulation
- Her hilarious Zoom disaster story
- Why FQ (Focus Quotient) is the new super skill
- How to use the Piccolo-Tall-Grande recovery framework
- Why success tax is the price too many high achievers unknowingly pay
- And so much more!
You’ll walk away with mindset shifts, stress-busting tools, and a renewed respect for the power of sleep, breath, and… sighing. Whether you’re a high achiever burning the candle at both ends or just curious how your brain really works under pressure, this episode will change how you think about performance - and what it truly means to thrive.
TIME STAMPS
[0:02:27] - Dr Kristy’s journey into neuroscience
[0:06:46] - Burnout's sneaky symptoms revealed
[0:08:51] - A deep-dive into stress, insomnia and sleep
[0:13:47] - How life transformed after a critical health experience
[0:16:05] - Revolutionary break strategies that will boost your productivity
[0:22:12] - The truth about oxytocin in digital communication
[0:25:22] - How Dr Kristy applies neuroscience insights to high-energy speaking events
[0:33:21] - Mental prep for talks and presentations
[0:37:35] - Masterful stress management in times of chaos
[0:41:46] - How neuroscience and confidence connect
[0:45:03] - Three powerful pillars to become the best version of yourself
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