Founder's Story

You Can’t Outwork Hormones: The Hidden Science Behind Burnout | Ep 236 with Justin Hai Co-Founder of Alastin Skincare and Rebalance Health


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Justin Hai breaks down the real cost of burnout, sleep deprivation, and chronic stress—and how one overlooked hormone, cortisol, might be sabotaging your energy, motivation, and even relationships. As the co-founder of two breakthrough health brands, Justin shares the science behind stress, why sleep is the foundation of everything, and how Rebalance Health is helping thousands reset their biology.

Key Discussion Points:

  • Why cortisol is the “master hormone” nobody’s talking about

  • The hidden connection between stress, low libido, brain fog, and poor sleep

  • How tech addiction is warping our circadian rhythms and emotional resilience

  • The neuroscience behind Rebalance’s lozenges—and why most supplements fail

  • Sleep hygiene secrets from someone who wakes up at 4:30 AM

  • Why Gen Z is struggling with intimacy and identity in the age of constant dopamine hits

  • How hormone imbalance mimics burnout, depression, and relationship disconnection

    Takeaways:

    • Chronic stress isn’t just mental—it’s chemical

    • Sleep is where your hormones are made; protect it like your life depends on it

    • Physical touch and simple routines can radically lower stress

    • Most supplements don’t absorb—Rebalance Health is designed to fix that

    • Success means nothing if your biology is working against you

      Closing Thoughts:
      Justin Hai’s journey is a wake-up call to founders and high performers stuck in survival mode. Through Rebalance Health, he’s offering more than supplements—he’s offering a blueprint to reclaim your biology, your energy, and your life.

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