In this episode of The Jonnie Jensen Show, Jonnie gets real about burnout - not the kind from overworking, but the kind that comes from life itself.
This isn’t a talk about time management or balance.
It’s about the chemical and emotional toll that relationship strain, family illness, loss, and constant pressure take on a man’s body - and how most men mistake it for being “tired” or “stressed.”
Jonnie shares his own story of redundancy, miscarriages, fear, and grief - and the moment it all caught up with him.
He explains what’s really going on inside your body when you stay in survival mode too long - and how to rebuild your system through clarity, courage, and commitment.
Because burnout isn’t weakness. It’s chemistry.
And you can’t outwork it - you have to reset it.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Most men think burnout starts in the office, but the real danger starts at home.
When cortisol and adrenaline stay high, your body never switches off.
Sleep breaks down, patience disappears, and motivation crashes.
What’s happening is your stress system is stuck on “on.”
You stop producing the feel-good chemicals — dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, endorphins — that make life enjoyable.
Jonnie explains how the High Value Man FIRE CODE helps men rebuild that chemistry and get back to leading with energy, focus, and purpose.
As he says:
“You can’t give from empty. You have to rebuild before you can lead.”
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HIGH VALUE MOMENTS[00:00] Burnout isn’t just about work
[02:00] Redundancy, miscarriages, illness, and loss
[06:30] Cortisol and adrenaline — the stress loop
[10:00] Symptoms: fatigue, brain fog, low motivation
[13:00] Why distraction habits make it worse
[16:00] The rebuild: sleep, food, connection, movement
[19:00] The feel-good chemistry reset
[23:00] FIRE CODE - Focus, Impact, Relationships, Energy
[27:00] Final reflection: you can’t pour from empty
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