
Why Do I Feel Burnout Even When I Am Doing Good Things
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Feeling exhausted while doing everything “right”? In this episode of Ask Dr. Mac, Dr. Layne McDonald unpacks the hidden spiritual and neurological causes of burnout. Learn how Jesus modeled rest, what cortisol does to your brain, and how to reset your nervous system while still living a life of purpose. Get practical, biblical, science-backed steps to stop striving and start abiding in God’s peace.
📝 Podcast Notes for Listeners:
Main Question: “Why do I feel burned out even when I’m doing good things?”
Key Scripture: Luke 5:16 – “Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”
Science Explained: Cortisol stress cycle, vagus nerve, shrinking of prefrontal cortex
Transformation Tools:
Create scheduled Sabbath rest
Ask “drain or sustain?” daily
Practice 90-second nervous system resets
Takeaway Quote: “God didn’t call you to pour out until empty—He called you to overflow.”
📲 Resources Mentioned:
Prayer & Community Support: www.famemphis.org
Free Coaching, Music, and Soul Tools: www.laynemcdonald.com
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