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You're the one everyone turns to when things go sideways.
You stay calm when the stakes are high.
You SHINE under pressure.
So why are you so burned out?
In this episode of Calm AF, I'm breaking down the real reason high achievers feel like they're constantly putting out fires—and why your nervous system can't seem to turn off, even when there's nothing actually burning.
We're talking about:
Why hypervigilance isn't the secret to your success
What firefighters can teach you about calm under pressure
How your nervous system turns minor stress into five-alarm panic
The identity trap of being "the one who holds it all together"
Why regulating BEFORE the pressure hits is the actual flex
If you're tired of living like every moment is an emergency, this episode will feel like a permission slip and a wake-up call.
Links & Resources:
The Upgrade 90 days of guided transformation—from hyper achiever to Calm AF high performer. Every week, you'll get a focused lesson to keep you on track as you master nervous system regulation and emotional resilience. You also get direct access to me via Voxer—for quick, personalized coaching as life happens.
Come say hi on Instagram: @kristenfinch10
Subscribe + leave a review if this episode landed with you
By Kristen Finch4.8
149149 ratings
You're the one everyone turns to when things go sideways.
You stay calm when the stakes are high.
You SHINE under pressure.
So why are you so burned out?
In this episode of Calm AF, I'm breaking down the real reason high achievers feel like they're constantly putting out fires—and why your nervous system can't seem to turn off, even when there's nothing actually burning.
We're talking about:
Why hypervigilance isn't the secret to your success
What firefighters can teach you about calm under pressure
How your nervous system turns minor stress into five-alarm panic
The identity trap of being "the one who holds it all together"
Why regulating BEFORE the pressure hits is the actual flex
If you're tired of living like every moment is an emergency, this episode will feel like a permission slip and a wake-up call.
Links & Resources:
The Upgrade 90 days of guided transformation—from hyper achiever to Calm AF high performer. Every week, you'll get a focused lesson to keep you on track as you master nervous system regulation and emotional resilience. You also get direct access to me via Voxer—for quick, personalized coaching as life happens.
Come say hi on Instagram: @kristenfinch10
Subscribe + leave a review if this episode landed with you

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