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Ep 94 - The Hangover After the Push: Understanding Energy Management and Recovery

Jul 16, 2026 · 8m

Summary

Host Kylie Owen discusses the "energy hangover" following intense work or emotional pushes, explaining it as natural depletion rather than failure. She shares personal experiences with healthcare shift work and offers strategies for managing recovery without guilt. The episode emphasizes treating energy as a finite resource to be replenished through rest and active recovery to prevent burnout.

Topics discussed

Introduction: The post-work energy crash Personal story: Healthcare shifts and occupational fatigue Redefining productivity and giving yourself grace Examples: Conferences, hosting, and emotional labor The 'hangover' effect: Running on borrowed energy Energy as a resource, not a moral test Active recovery: Why movement helps mental fatigue Time to Recover podcast session and closing

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