124: Addicted to Being Busy: Why High-Achieving Women Struggle to Rest (and How to Stop)

Addicted to chaos and busyness? Maybe it’s cause your body learned that busyness felt safe. In this episode, we explore how to unlearn that pattern. I share the science behind why high achievers struggle to rest including the dopamine loop of achievement , the cortisol trap , and the trauma of chaos. You’ll learn why rest is important for your nervous system resetting. I’ll share how to replace overwork with presence, peace, and purpose cause you don’t need to EARN rest. You already deserve it. Resources Mentioned Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Website: PsychologyToday.com – to find a therapist licensed in your area Articles Referenced: National Institute on Drug Abuse – research on the dopamine loop of achievement Harvard Health – research on stress and the cortisol trap Travel Recommendation: El Nido Resorts, Palawan, Philippines Where We Can Connect: Schedule a Business & Career Review call with me to see if it’s a good fit to work together: elainelou.com/call Check out our 320+ client reviews on Google and our website Follow the Podcast on Apple Follow the Podcast on Spotify Follow Elaine on Instagram: @elainelou_ Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: Elaine Lou Cartas Check out our other podcasts for Women of Color

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124: Addicted to Being Busy: Why High-Achieving Women Struggle to Rest (and How to Stop) is an episode from Color Your Dreams by Elaine Lou Cartas.

This episode is 25:21 long.

This episode was published on Nov 6, 2025.

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