Play Your Position · 2026-04-07 · 49 min
In this episode, MaryLou is joined by therapist and executive psychology coach Mandy Morris for a powerful conversation about nervous system regulation, old programming, and what high achievers often struggle with behind the scenes. Mandy breaks down why mental and physical health can't be separated, how early conditioning shapes our adult lives, and why burnout, anxiety, and self-sabotage are often signs of subconscious patterns, not personal failure. They also explore what healthy striving actually looks like, how to tell when ambition turns into chronic stress, and why you don't need to be in crisis to do meaningful inner work.
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