You’re Not Lazy, You’re Overstimulated: How to Reset Your Brain in an Overwhelming World

We’re told that January should feel motivating, energising and full of momentum.

But what if it doesn’t?

In this episode of Reset, Ash is joined by bestselling author, health journalist and yoga teacher Jodi Wilson, to unpack why so many of us feel exhausted, overwhelmed and mentally foggy, even at the very start of the year.

Jodi is the author of A Brain That Breathes, a deeply practical, evidence-based guide to caring for your brain in an overwhelming world. Together, Ash and Jodi explore the neuroscience behind burnout, decision fatigue and nervous system overload, and share simple, accessible ways to create breathing space in real life, even if you’re busy, ambitious and living in a city.

This is a conversation about rest that isn’t fluffy, expensive or unrealistic.It’s about biology, seasons, nervous systems and learning how to live well without burning out.

Why this episode matters:

So much wellness advice is built for people with unlimited time, money and control over their schedules. This episode is different. It’s for people with busy jobs, big dreams, caregiving responsibilities, financial pressure and full lives, who still want to feel calm, clear and creative.

If you’ve been telling yourself you just need to push harder, be more disciplined or try one more productivity hack, this conversation will gently show you an easier way.

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