178 - You’re Not Burnt Out. You’re Under-Recovered.

Getting After It · Feb 9, 2026 · 27m · transcript

Most people who think they’re burnt out aren’t actually burnt out. They’re under-recovered.

In this episode of the Getting After It Podcast, we break down why burnout is so often misdiagnosed—especially for men—and how exhaustion, under-fueling, lack of rest, and emotional overload can make everything in life feel wrong.

When you’re under-recovered:

The work you once loved feels pointless

Discipline starts to feel heavy instead of grounding

Motivation disappears

Quitting feels like the only option

But making permanent decisions while operating in recovery debt is dangerous.

Using endurance…