When life tells you “not yet,” how do you respond?

In this powerful episode of The Psyche Behind the Physique, Maddy sits down with Christian to talk about capacity, burnout, emotional resilience, and what it really means to rebuild yourself when life forces you to slow down.

This conversation goes far beyond fitness.

We dive into:

✨ How to recognize when you’re operating beyond your capacity

✨ The hidden signs of burnout and emotional exhaustion

✨ Why “not yet” seasons are often necessary for growth

✨ Rebuilding confidence after feeling stuck or overwhelmed

✨ Letting go of hustle culture and learning to honor your nervous system

✨ How identity, mindset, and self-worth impact your physical health

✨ Creating sustainable strength — mentally, emotionally, and physically

If you’ve ever felt:

• Burnt out

• Overwhelmed

• Behind in life

• Disconnected from your body

• Like you’re “failing” because things aren’t moving fast enough

…this episode is for you.

This is a real, raw conversation about learning to trust timing, rebuild your foundation, and step into your next season with clarity and strength.

🎙️ Whether you’re an athlete, high-achiever, busy woman, or someone navigating change — this episode will remind you that slowing down is not quitting. It’s preparing.

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📲 DM @madsmichiefitness with your biggest takeaway or topic requests & Connect with Christian here!