In this episode, we are joined by Oliver Rolfe, author of The Addiction Blueprint, to explore a form of addiction that often goes unnoticed — high-functioning addiction.
From the outside, it can look like success: long hours, professional drive, financial achievement, responsibility.
But beneath the surface can sit exhaustion, trauma, stress and emotional disconnection.
Oliver shares his own experience of burnout, the moment he realised something had to change, and what recovery actually involves. We discuss:
• The link between trauma and addictive behaviours
• Why overworking can become socially acceptable avoidance
• The difference between stress and true burnout
• The stigma around the word “addiction”
• The importance of awareness and early intervention
• Why relapse is part of the journey — not failure
This is not a conversation about extremes.
It’s about recognising the quieter patterns many high achievers live with — and understanding that support is available long before crisis point.
If you’ve ever felt you were running on empty, this episode may resonate.
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