Episode 5 - Stress & Burnout: Is Hustle Culture Killing Us Early?

Описание: PrimeSpan Podcast — Episode 5



Stress & Burnout: Is Hustle Culture Wearing Us Down?



We live in a culture that celebrates exhaustion and calls it ambition — rise and grind, no days off.
But what if that mindset is quietly costing us clarity, connection, and peace?



In this roundtable episode of the PrimeSpan Podcast, Adam Dimacali-Venturina, Allyson Fujii, and Kassandra Aragon explore how hustle culture has conditioned many of us to equate being busy with being valuable — and how that belief can slowly wear down our energy, relationships, and enjoyment of life over time.



Through lived experience, humor, and science-informed reflection, the conversation challenges the idea that rest is weakness. Instead, it looks at how sustainable energy, intentional pauses, and clearer boundaries can support a more grounded and meaningful next chapter — especially after 55.



Rather than promoting extremes or quick fixes, this episode focuses on realistic resets: learning to do less, better — and redefining success in ways that allow you to actually enjoy what you’ve worked for.



Key Themes & Takeaways




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Why constant busyness is often mistaken for purpose




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How hustle culture can quietly shape stress, focus, and enjoyment of life




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Why rest is a skill — not a reward you earn later




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Simple ways to create intentional pauses in everyday routines




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Redefining success after 55 to include energy, presence, and clarity






Reflection Prompt
What’s one small habit you could change this week to create more calm or clarity?



It might be a short walk, quiet reflection before bed, or saying no when something doesn’t align. Small, intentional choices can shift how your days feel — and how sustainable life becomes.



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