July 13, 2026

When High Achievement Becomes Survival

Success isn’t always a sign that we’re thriving.Sometimes it’s evidence of how well we’ve learned to survive.In this episode of Notes From the Edge, I’m joined by internationally recognized stress management expert, speaker, coach, and six-time Amazon #1 bestselling author Lolita Guarin for a conversation about burnout, nervous system health, boundaries, and the hidden cost of high achievement.Together we’ll explore why so many successful people confuse chronic stress with resilience, how trauma and overperformance become intertwined, and what it really takes to rebuild self-trust before burnout forces us to stop.If you’ve ever felt like you’re accomplishing everything while quietly falling apart inside, this conversation is for you.We’ll discuss:• The difference between stress and survival mode• The hidden signs of burnout most people miss• Why high achievers struggle with boundaries• Rebuilding self-trust after chronic stress• Creating sustainable success without sacrificing your wellbeingJoin us live for another honest, human conversation about the stories we perform to survive and what becomes possible when we stop performing.Welcome to the Edge. www.lisalacy.comHow to Work with Lolita:Be Amazing You - Stress ManagementLolita Guarin | LinkedIn Notes from the Edge with Lisa LacyHuman conversations about trauma, identity, recovery, reinvention, relationships, leadership, and the lives we build after survival.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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