The Cost of Staying Strong: Surviving the Adrenaline Hangover of Loss
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The Cost of Staying Strong: Surviving the Adrenaline Hangover of Loss
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About this listen
Trigger warning: this episode discusses grief and loss.
We are often told to "stay strong" and "hold it together" after a loss, but what happens when the adrenaline finally runs out?
In this episode, we explore the Adrenaline Hangover - that physical and mental crash that often hits months after a tragedy. We discuss why the traditional definition of male strength often leads to burnout, and why "out-disciplining" your grief is an impossible task.
From synchronised migraines to the reality of the 100-day wall, we’re breaking down why the hardest part of the journey often starts long after the funeral ends.
In this conversation:
• The physical toll of "performing" as if you're fine.
• Why your body crashes when the initial survival mode ends.
• Redefining strength as communication rather than silence.
• The legacy of "Mike’s Fence" and returning to our childhood roots.
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