When burnout hits, most people think they’re simply tired. But underneath the exhaustion, there’s often a deeper driver: shame — that quiet voice that says, “You’re failing. You should be stronger.”

In this episode, Dex unpacks how shame silently fuels isolation and self-abandonment in high performers, and what it really takes to break that destructive cycle.

Through the story of “Mark,” a high-achieving executive who spiralled into withdrawal and disconnection, Dex reveals the hidden mechanisms of shame and how they erode confidence, relationships, and health — all while convincing us to “work harder.”

You’ll learn practical, immediately usable steps to reclaim self-trust and reconnect with your power — even in the middle of burnout.

What You’ll Learn

• Why shame is the invisible engine of burnout
• The Shame–Isolation–Self-Abandonment Loop and how it traps high performers
• The biology of shame: how it drives withdrawal and shutdown
• Why masculine conditioning amplifies shame in leadership
• Four Steps to Break the Shame Spiral:
  1. Name the shame
  2. Practice tiny acts of self-connection
  3. Reach out to a safe person
  4. Recommit to self-respect

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Resources

• Free AI Coach for burnout relief: Dex AI Coach
  – private, expert, free, and can reduce shame in minutes.
• Book a free consultation: dexrandall.com

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