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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Resilience & High-Performance Psychology with Dr. Hayley Perlus — Dr. Haley Perlus

Podcast: Unstress with Dr Ron Ehrlich

September 22, 2025 · 50 min

Burnout is more than just being tired; it’s an epidemic that impacts our health, careers, and relationships. In this episode of Unstressed Health, Dr. Ron Ehrlich is joined by internationally recognized performance psychologist Dr. Hayley Perlus (as seen on Oprah and…

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Key topicsWhy Confidence Is a Skill, Not a Personality TraitThe biggest myth in business is that some people are just “naturally confident.” In reality, confidence is trained-just like strength or stamina-and the lack of it quietly holds back even the most talented leaders. Dr. Haley Perlus draws on her work with elite athletes and executives to reveal how confidence is built through repetition, calculated risks, and breaking through mental barriers. She shows professionals how to condition their mindset for high-stakes moments-whether it’s commanding a boardroom, pitching investors, or leading under pressure-so they can perform with clarity and conviction when it matters most. How to Perform When It Counts the MostWhen the stakes are high, your mental response determines your outcome. Haley explores how leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs can use pressure to sharpen their skills, rather than crumble under it. She shares stress-optimization techniques used by Olympic athletes and high-performing executives, helping professionals train their minds to stay sharp, execute with confidence, and channel stress into peak performance. Decision Fatigue & Mental Endurance: How High Performers Make Better Choices Under PressureEvery day, business leaders make hundreds of decisions-from strategic planning to crisis management. But when the brain is overloaded, decision fatigue sets in, leading to poor judgment, hesitation, and burnout. Haley unpacks the psychology of decision-making, explaining how top performers-whether in business or elite sports-train their mental endurance to sustain clarity, confidence, and precision under pressure. View all topics →

About Dr. Haley Perlus

Dr. Haley Perlus, podcast guest

PhD Sport Psychology, Author and Expert in High-Performance Strategies

PhD Sport PsychologyTrusted by NASA, Marriott, Starbucks & DeloitteFeatured Oprah, ESPN & Business InsiderPublished author Personal Podium

Dr. Haley Perlus is a Performance Psychology expert, speaker, and author specializing in helping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers apply the mental strategies of elite athletes to reach peak performance. With a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology and certifications in coaching, fitness, and nutrition, she transforms high-stress environments into arenas for success—whether in the boardroom, on the stage, or in high-stakes leadership roles.

Her expertise has been sought after by Fortune 500 companies, top executives, and business innovators looking to master mental resilience, sustain focus under pressure, and turn obstacles into opportunities. Haley’s work goes beyond motivation—she provides actionable, science-backed tools that optimize leadership, enhance decision-making, and drive peak productivity.

She is the author of Personal Podium: How to Use Your Mind to Maximize Your Potential, which distills the psychological strategies of world-class performers into practical techniques for business and personal growth. Her insights have been featured on Oprah, ESPN, Thrive Magazine, and Beachbody, and she has spoken for companies such as Marriott and Starbucks, bringing a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to mastering high performance.

Whether coaching executives on mental toughness in leadership, helping entrepreneurs develop a high-performance mindset, or guiding professionals through the psychology of sustainable success, Dr. Perlus equips individuals with the tools they need to stay composed, focused, and driven—no matter the challenge.

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About this episode

Burnout is more than just being tired; it’s an epidemic that impacts our health, careers, and relationships. In this episode of Unstressed Health, Dr. Ron Ehrlich is joined by internationally recognized performance psychologist Dr. Hayley Perlus (as seen on Oprah and ESPN) to explore practical strategies for overcoming burnout, building resilience, and mastering performance psychology.

Whether you’re an executive, health professional, athlete, or simply striving to thrive in daily life, this conversation will help you understand the science of recovery, the power of mindset, and how to turn pressure into performance.

◉ Episode Overview

What burnout really is (and how it differs from stress and exhaustion)

The three key characteristics of burnout and how to identify them early

Why recovery should be seen as essential, not optional

How performance psychology applies beyond sports, to leaders, professionals, and everyday life

Tools and mindset shifts to embrace stress as fuel for growth

◉ What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✔️ The difference between stress, exhaustion, and true burnout

✔️ Why “recovery bouts” are essential for sustained performance

✔️ Simple mindset shifts to turn “I want, but…” into productive action

✔️ How resilience means bouncing back with intention

✔️ Tools athletes use that you can apply in everyday life and work

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𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭: ⁠Dr. Haley Perlus⁠ is a performance psychologist, speaker, author, and coach who works with athletes, business leaders, and high achievers. She helps clients use the mental skills of elite sport to enhance performance, resilience, and wellbeing in sport, business, and life. 👉 Join the ⁠Unstress Health⁠ community and transform stress into strength. Access expert-led courses, curated podcasts, live Q&As, and more. Visit ⁠unstresshealth.com⁠ to start your journey today.

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