Could being a workaholic actually have dangerous effects? Just ask the victims of Leisure Sickness—a psychological phenomenon in which individuals who are especially devoted to their work become physically ill when they try to relax.
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Sep 2025
The Cost of Doing Too Much: Why Rest Is Essential for Your Well-being
When we push too hard, something always gives. In this episode, Rosie reflects on her own struggle with overwork, the forced pause that illness brought, and the powerful reminder that rest doesn’t need to be earned. Learn why slowing down can restore your health, focus, and joy. ... Show More
6 m
Sep 2018
How to Beat Burnout Before it Beats You [E105]
<p>Have you lost the ability to find pleasure in things you normally enjoy? Do you struggle with a sense of fatigue that you just can't shake? Do you feel as though you've lost passion, creativity, patience, and tolerance with others? You may be suffering from burnout. In this ep ... Show More
26m 44s
Sep 2023
Workaholism: Anxiety, Addiction, and Finding Balance in a Busy World
In our productivity-obsessed, always-on world it’s easy for busyness to become a badge of honor. But sometimes that effort-ing transforms from the reasonable pursuit of our goals into workaholism: a compulsive, even addictive drive to work. In today’s episode Forrest and Dr. Rick ... Show More
1h 10m
Oct 2025
Stuck in a Dopamine Loop? How to Break Free from Overstimulation
That quick scroll that turns into hours? It’s not just a bad habit — it’s a dopamine trap. In this episode, Rosie shares insights from Dr. Anna Lembke on how overstimulation rewires the brain, why it leaves us anxious and depleted, and how small mindful resets can help you feel a ... Show More
6m 20s