# Your Crashing because of this with Kathy

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Podcast: [Running Strong Mind-Body Connection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/running-strong-mind-body-connection-7028452)
Published: 2026-05-01T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ever feel like you push hard… then your body shuts down right when it matters most? #resilience #personalgrowth #activelifestyle What if the crash isn't failure but a pattern you can finally break? You can keep fighting your body… or learn how to work with it safely and sustainably. 👉 Rebuild your energy and consistency now: https://thementalfitnessedge.com/ In this episode of the Running Strong Mind-Body Connection Podcast, host Karen Bonnet-Natraj sits down with author, cyclist, and endurance advocate Katherine Pickett to unpack a struggle so many athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers face but rarely talk about openly: why you crash after trying so hard. If you've ever thought: " Why do I start strong… then fall apart?" "Why does my body shut down when I need it most?" "Is this burnout… or something deeper?" You're not alone. Backed by real-world endurance experience, chronic illness insights, and powerful personal stories, including a 150-mile cycling journey tied to multiple sclerosis awareness, this conversation reveals what's actually happening inside your body and mind when you hit that wall. You'll discover: • Why pushing harder often makes fatigue worse • The hidden "push-crash" cycle keeping you stuck • How chronic fatigue, burnout, and identity are connected • A safer, smarter way to rebuild consistency without breaking yourself • Why you're not lazy and what your body is trying to tell you This is for you if you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or driven individual who feels like your ambition is fighting your body and you're tired of losing that battle. You don't have to guess anymore. You don't have to push until you break. And you don't have to risk making it worse just to prove something. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why You Crash After Trying So Hard 05:10 Th…

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