# The Hidden Reason High Achievers Burn Out with Dr. Kristen Holmes

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Podcast: [Game Changers with Molly Fletcher](https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-changers-with-molly-fletcher-541104)
Published: 2026-07-23T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Why do so many high achievers burn out? Most of us think recovery is what happens after the work is done. We push through the week, take care of everyone else, and tell ourselves we'll slow down later. But according to Dr. Kristen Holmes, Global Head of Human Performance at WHOOP, recovery isn't separate from high performance. It's an essential part of it. In this conversation, I sit down with Kristen to unpack the science behind sustainable high performance and why recovery plays a much bigger role than most of us realize. We talk about why sleep consistency matters more than sleep duration, the habits that have the biggest impact on our energy, and how to stop running on empty. By the end of this conversation, you'll have a new way of thinking about recovery and practical strategies to put into practice right away. Pre-order Kristen's new book, Aligned. More from Molly: Get Molly's latest book, Dynamic Drive Website: mollyfletcher.com

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