Ep121: Dopamine Addiction Disguised as Success Is Why You Keep Burning Out

Struggling with burnout, exhaustion, or constant stress?

Discover how dopamine addiction disguised as achievement fuels burnout and why traditional self-care isn’t enough to escape the trap. I’ll show you how your nervous system responds to rewards and stress, and provide you with practical strategies to retrain your brain, restore energy, and finally break free from burnout.

Episode Information:

Fellow high-achievers! Are you running on fumes, chasing the next “win,” or feeling like rest just isn’t enough? You’re not alone!

In this episode of Daring DVM, Dr. Amy Grimm breaks down the science of dopamine, the brain chemical that rules our motivation, reward, and yes, even our burnout.

What you'll learn:

• How pleasure and pain are tied together in your brain, and why chasing quick hits of dopamine can leave you exhausted.


• Why high-achievers are particularly vulnerable to dopamine-driven burnout.


• The role your nervous system plays in craving, stress, and exhaustion.


• Practical, actionable strategies to reset your dopamine system and reclaim your energy (without giving up ambition or success!).

From practicing boredom and delaying gratification to prioritizing real self-care and leaning into meaning, you’ll learn how to break free from the cycle of constant chasing and create lasting balance in your life.

If you’re ready to stop running on autopilot, calm your nervous system, and finally feel like yourself again, this episode is for you.

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Meet Amy:

Dr. Amy Grimm is a success and well-being coach, speaker, and veterinarian who helps high-performing professionals lead with clarity, energy, and purpose without sacrificing their well-being. A former medical director who experienced burnout firsthand, Amy now coaches leaders across industries to recognize the hidden costs of hustle culture and create sustainable success through strategic prioritization and people-first leadership.

✨ Ready to create your burnout-free life? Book your free Burnout-Free Me consultation today.

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