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Why the World Health Organization is wrong about burnout


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Is burnout actually a "work problem"? Dr. Miguel Damas argues that the World Health Organization’s definition is not only narrow - it’s scientifically flawed.

In this episode, we dismantle the myth that burnout is purely a mental health issue or an "occupational phenomenon."

Using the "Cell Phone Battery" analogy, Dr. Miguel explains why burnout is a total-body metabolic depletion that strikes the most ambitious among us. If you’re a high-performer waking up sluggish or losing your mental edge, this episode is your roadmap to recovery.

What you’ll learn:

  • Why the WHO definition limits your recovery.
  • The "63 Apps" Analogy: How life, not just work, drains your system.
  • Why telling a founder to "stop stressing" is borderline insulting.
  • The 5 Red Flags: How to tell if you’re burning out (including HRV and sleep patterns).
  • How to recharge your metabolic battery from the inside out.

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Prime Human PodcastBy Miguel Damas