Why rest can feel unsafe—even when you’re exhaustedHigh achievers aren’t lazy.They’re often stuck in survival mode.In this conversation, Helen Garcia and Lauren DeVera unpack the psychology behind nonstop productivity, burnout, and nervous system dysregulation—and why so many driven, capable people feel productive yet disconnected. In this episode, you'll learn -
- 🧠 Why productivity can become a stress or trauma response
- 🧠 How chronic overdrive impacts mental health and clarity
- 🧠 Why slowing down actually increases focus, capacity, and performance
- 🧠 How embodiment and movement support nervous system regulation
- 🧠 What sustainable growth really looks like for high achieversIf you feel like you can’t stop — even when you’re burned out — this conversation will help you understand why, and where to begin.
👇 Stop forcing. Start listening.🌿 Support & Resources — Helen Garcia (The Sincere Practice)
Movement & Embodiment — Lauren DeVera (The Lion’s Den)
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