{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65e07fa5dfdd5a0017dd8296/6a0383ce92e9663a6f1c7520?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Learn how to prevent burnout forever, in under 40 minutes","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65e07fa5dfdd5a0017dd8296/1778615140115-fcddc992-afd6-44b1-a8ef-e886c93e86b4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Most people think burnout is obvious. That you’ll feel it coming. The reality is, you don’t.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the <em>Optimising Human Performance Podcast</em>, former police officer-turned burnout-prevention coach Zane McCormack shares the story of collapsing on the way to work after years of chronic stress, emotional overload, and running on fumes without realising it.</p><p><br></p><p>Zane explains why high performers are often the most vulnerable to burnout, how the warning signs slowly compound beneath the surface, and why many people only recognise the damage once their body forces them to stop.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is especially valuable for leaders, high performers, emergency responders, parents, business owners and anyone who feels constantly switched on.</p><p><br></p><h2>What You’ll Learn</h2><ul><li>The five stages of burnout&nbsp;</li><li>Why burnout often affects capable, motivated people&nbsp;</li><li>Early warning signs most people ignore&nbsp;</li><li>How stress changes thinking, emotional regulation, and decision-making&nbsp;</li><li>The link between identity and overwork&nbsp;</li><li>Why recovery is more than just sleep&nbsp;</li><li>The importance of rest, relationships, and boundaries&nbsp;</li><li>How to build resilience before reaching breaking point&nbsp;</li><li><br></li></ul><h2>Key Takeaways</h2><ul><li>Burnout rarely happens overnight&nbsp;</li><li>High performers often push through warning signs for years&nbsp;</li><li>Chronic stress reduces resilience and problem-solving ability&nbsp;</li><li>Emotional regulation narrows during burnout&nbsp;</li><li>Rest is preventative, not just reactive&nbsp;</li><li>Relationships are a major protective factor&nbsp;</li><li>Sustainable performance requires recovery, boundaries, and identity outside work&nbsp;</li></ul><h2><br></h2><h2>About Zane McCormack</h2><p>Zane McCormack is a burnout prevention coach and trainer who previously served for 16 years with Devon and Cornwall Police. After experiencing severe burnout himself, he now works with individuals and organisations to improve resilience, recovery, and sustainable performance.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Resources</h2><p>Learn more at <a href=\"https://zanemccormack.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Zane McCormack</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-mccormack-burnout-coach-resilience-trainer/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-mccormack-burnout-coach-resilience-trainer/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/zane___mccormack/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/zane___mccormack/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><h2><br></h2><h2>Chapters</h2><p>01:49 - The Collapse That Started Everything</p><p>03:42 - The Early Warning Signs</p><p>06:56 - Burnout Often Hides Until Something Unexpected Happens</p><p>08:07 - The Boiling Frog Effect of Stress</p><p>09:21 - “The People That Don’t Care Don’t Burn Out”</p><p>10:49 - Why Life Outside Work Matters More Than People Think</p><p>12:20 - What Was Stopping Him From Recovering Properly</p><p>14:01 - Ten Days Without Sleeping or Eating</p><p>14:47 - The Bridge Moment That Snapped Him Back</p><p>16:20 - Understanding That It Was Burnout, Not Just Trauma</p><p>17:05 - The Five Stages of Burnout Explained</p><p>22:16 - What To Do If You Recognise Yourself in This Episode</p><p>22:53 - The Seven Pillars of Recovery and Resilience</p><p>24:55 - Boundaries Between Work and Home</p><p>25:13 - Relationships as Protection Against Burnout</p><p>25:53 - Doomscrolling, Phones, and Hyperconnectivity</p><p>30:31 - Helping High Performers Before They Break</p><p>32:48 - Final Advice: Focus on Rest and Relationships</p><p>33:14 - Martin’s Closing Reflections on Burnout</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>About the Podcast</h2><p>For more expert-led conversations delivering evidence-based strategies to help you perform, recover, and adapt in high-pressure environments, check out our website <a href=\"https://www.ophp.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.ophp.co.uk/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Human Performance specialist, researcher, and educator Dr Martin Jones &amp; former Royal Army Physical Training Corps Instructor-turned-academic Dr Jon Paul Nevin.</p><p><br></p><p>If you found this podcast valuable, please take a moment to rate, share &amp; review.&nbsp;If you have feedback, guest suggestions or topics that you'd love us to cover, then do email us at <a href=\"mailto:info@ophp.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@ophp.co.uk</a> or connect with us on LinkedIn <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/ophp/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/company/ophp/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Production</h2><p>Edited and produced by Bess Manley</p>","author_name":"OpHP Ltd"}