{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/4d8f2ca2-d931-4be1-96d2-ce984ea9e0ff/698bdd0d0581faffc78a488f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#259: Your Brain Is Doing Unpaid Overtime (Why You Can’t Switch Off After Work) - Dr. Guy Winch","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6113e96b8b4903612016f7e9/1770773735923-363f6ac9-4f6b-423b-9462-00f67fe15938.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Do you ever get home from work exhausted… but then your brain won’t stop replaying everything that happened?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Guy Winch — psychologist, bestselling author, and the speaker behind one of the most-watched TED Talks on emotional first aid — to explain what’s really happening when you “can’t switch off”… and why that mental spiral is basically unpaid overtime.</p><p><br></p><p>We break down why your mind treats rumination like you’re still at work, how that quietly fuels burnout, and the practical ways to “fight back” — including a simple transition ritual that helps you shift out of work mode and actually recover (even if you’re not physically tired).</p><p><br></p><p>This episode will help you change your life by changing your mind, so you can stop doing mental overtime after work — and get your evenings (and your relationships) back.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Guy Winch is a licensed psychologist and author of Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life and Emotional First Aid.</p><p><br></p><p>-</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps: </p><p><br></p><p>(00:00) Introduction</p><p>(01:08) The Illusion of Physical Exhaustion</p><p>(02:53) Ruminating on Work Issues</p><p>(05:58) The Impact of Overworking</p><p>(08:10) Neglecting Self-Care</p><p>(09:52) The Importance of Emotional Health</p><p>(11:41) The Rise of Mental Health Awareness</p><p>(13:16) Practical Tools for Mental Well-being</p><p>(14:03) Introduction to the Free Masterclass</p><p>(14:33) Guest Introduction and Background</p><p>(15:03) The Psychology of Rejection</p><p>(17:05) Managing Mental Resources</p><p>(19:15) New Book: Mind Over Grind</p><p>(23:02) The Trap of Overworking</p><p>(26:36) Defining Success Beyond Professional Achievements</p><p>(27:25) Balancing Work and Personal Life</p><p>(29:05) The Illusion of Social Media Success</p><p>(34:32) The Importance of Transition Rituals</p><p>(39:13) Feeling Stuck: How to Reframe Your Story</p><p>(45:38) Final Thoughts and Advice</p><p><br></p><p>Get the FREE Move Your Mind Masterclass here:</p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/610bca98fbf8e200123fdaa4/shows/6113e96b8b4903612016f7e9/episodes/go.nickbracks.com/moveyourmind\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">go.nickbracks.com/moveyourmind</a></p><p><br></p><p>Access FREE Move Your Mind training here:</p><p><a href=\"https://go.moveyourmind.io/training\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://go.moveyourmind.io/training</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Nick:</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram:<a href=\"https://instagram.com/nickbracks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://instagram.com/nickbracks</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"http://nickbracks.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://nickbracks.com</a></p><p>Email: contact@nickbracks.com</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Dr. Guy:</p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://www.guywinch.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.guywinch.com/</a></p><p>Check out his Book: <a href=\"https://www.guywinch.com/books/mind-over-grind/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.guywinch.com/books/mind-over-grind/</a></p>","author_name":"Nick Bracks"}