In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, Russell Payne sits down with Inder Virdi, a health consultant specialising in nutrition, burnout, and chronic fatigue.Find Inder here - https://www.instagram.com/the_neuropath?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Together, they unpack why burnout is becoming so common in high-pressure industries — especially construction — and why it’s so often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or ignored altogether.Inder shares his personal journey from working as a chef to developing chronic fatigue syndrome, and the long, often frustrating road to recovery that followed. From there, the conversation opens up into the deeper connection between physical health, mental health, nutrition, and the environments tradespeople work in every day.They explore the cumulative damage caused by years in the industry — toxic exposure, poor diet, stress, lack of recovery — and why small things like knee pads, masks, and proper protection matter far more than most people realise. The discussion also touches on immune system overload, environmental toxins, technology exposure, and how chronic stress slowly drains the body long before people recognise the warning signs.This is an honest, eye-opening conversation about energy, burnout, and the cost of “just pushing through” — and why recognising the early signs could change, or even save, lives.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Burnout and Nutrition03:37 The High-Pressure World of Hospitality06:46 The Mental Toll of Creative Professions09:45 The Impact of Technology on Mental Health13:29 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Personal Journey16:18 Understanding the Mind-Body Connection19:35 The Role of Trauma in Chronic Conditions22:03 Navigating the Healthcare System25:07 Recovery and Holistic Approaches28:27 Current Trends in Mental Health in Construction38:18 Mental Health Crisis in Construction41:22 Chemical Exposure and Health Risks46:06 Detoxification and Nutritional Strategies53:26 Cumulative Effects of Occupational Hazards01:06:28 Understanding and Preventing Burnout01:17:10 Exploring Nutrition and Mental Health Connections01:19:20 Understanding Energy Levels and Dietary Choices01:25:15 The Role of Supplements in Detoxification01:27:20 Challenging Dietary Norms and Lifestyle Changes01:33:17 Environmental Toxins and Their Impact on Health01:42:09 The Effects of 5G and Wi-Fi on Health