The Burnout Epidemic: Why Everyone Feels Drained All the Time

The Burnout Epidemic: Why Everyone Feels Drained All the Time

Why does everybody feel mentally exhausted now? In this episode, Eli and Kylie discuss burnout, dopamine overload, social media addiction, doomscrolling, loneliness, and why modern life feels mentally draining even when we technically rest. They also explore natural ways people are fighting back — from reducing screen time and reconnecting with nature to improving focus, sleep, and mental clarity.

Sources: WHO, APA, Hubstaff, HIGH5, PNAS, The Guardian, Jonathan Haidt, NIH/PMC, HabitStrong, University of Michigan, Harvard, Huberman Lab, Andrew Huberman, Cal Newport, James Clear, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anna Lembke, Mindful Ecotherapy Center.