Emotional Burnout, Willpower Lies & Brain Hacks with Sara Farwell & Matt Zatonski
Your Sober Sweet Spot · Dr Olubunmi
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Show Notes
If you’ve ever hit a wall with stress or burnout and thought, “Is it just me?” - this one will make you feel seen.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sara Farwell and Matt Zatonski to unpack what’s actually going on in our brains when we push too hard for too long - and why willpower alone isn’t enough to stop the spiral.
We’re talking emotional resilience, autopilot habits, burnout cycles, and the science of starting to feel like yourself again.
It’s a big conversation, and a really important one.
Highlights:
(07:11) Burnout isn’t about the job, it’s emotional
(14:03) Your brain will always choose the familiar
(21:35) The pause is where your power lives
(35:48) Willpower runs out faster than you think
(58:12) Chronic stress rewires your brain over time
(01:24:56) Routines save energy - autopilot drains it
Find out more about Sara Farwell & Matt Zatonski:
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