{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Imposter Syndrome and Burnout with Garrett Wood","description":"Burnout isn\u2019t about working too many hours. And imposter syndrome isn\u2019t a confidence problem. In this episode, I sit down with Garrett Wood, clinical hypnotherapist, executive functioning specialist, and founder of Gnosis Therapy, to unpack what\u2019s really happening beneath burnout, high masking, and the boom-and-bust cycle so many high achievers are stuck in. Garrett works with executives, founders, and entrepreneurs who want high performance without sacrificing their health, relationships, or peace of mind. His work is rooted in biopsychosocial science and nervous-system-first performance, helping leaders build success through their well-being\u2014not at its expense. Together, we explore imposter syndrome, nervous system debt, misalignment, and why traditional fixes like mindset work, balance, or self-care often don\u2019t stick. This conversation offers a radically different\u2014and deeply validating\u2014lens on burnout and sustainable success. What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode 1. Burnout Is Nervous System Debt (Not Weakness) Burnout happens when stress, pressure, and constant masking outweigh recovery and regulation. Your body has a bio-budget, and when withdrawals exceed deposits, burnout becomes inevitable\u2014no matter how \u201cresilient\u201d you are. 2. Why Imposter Syndrome Persists for High Achievers Garrett explains why imposter syndrome often shows up in capable, high-performing people\u2014and how it\u2019s tied to nervous system overload, attachment patterns, and identity pressure rather than lack of skill or experience. 3. The Power of Integration: Subconscious, Conscious & Somatic Lasting change doesn\u2019t come from mindset alone. Garrett\u2019s work integrates: Subconscious (clinical hypnotherapy) Conscious (outcome-based coaching) Somatic (body-based regulation) This is why change holds\u2014even under pressure. 4. Burnout as Misalignment, Not Fragility People don\u2019t burn out because they\u2019re fragile. They burn out when there\u2019s a mismatch between their biology, beliefs, and environment. You can thrive at 80 hours or break at 40\u2014alignment makes the difference. 5. The 7 Drivers of Sustainable Success Garrett walks through the seven areas that determine whether success feels energizing or depleting: Sensory intelligence Bio-budgets (energy, sleep, recovery) Emotional regulation Core beliefs Attachment patterns Values alignment Executive functioning strengths Burnout always lives in the gap between nervous system needs and environment across these dimensions. 6. Why \u201cBalance\u201d and Self-Care Don\u2019t Fix Burnout Many high achievers try downtime, vacations, boundaries, or mindset work\u2014and still feel stuck. We talk about why these tools fail when they\u2019re not paired with nervous system calibration and identity alignment\u2014and how recovery needs to be systematic, not accidental. Key Takeaways Burnout is nervous system debt, not personal failure Imposter syndrome is often physiological, not psychological Sustainable success is built through well-being, not sacrifice Alignment matters more than hours worked High performance can feel lighter, calmer, and more fulfilling Connect with Garrett Wood Website: https:\/\/www.gnosistherapy.com Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gnosistherapy\/ LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gnosistherapy\/ ","author_name":"Healthy Hustle","author_url":"http:\/\/rachelafeldman.com\/podcast","html":"