Published May 2, 2019

Episode 94: How to Avoid the Dark Side of Passion and Build a Sustainable Running Obsession

Explore how to cultivate a sustainable passion for running as Brad Stulberg delves into the nuances of balancing commitment and avoiding burnout, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the journey and fostering community.

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- What are the key steps to change one's mindset?
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- What do other guests on the Huberman Lab podcast say about finding purpose?
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- What are the benefits of running?
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- What are the signs of burnout?
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- What are some more tips to avoid burnout?
  Asked by 25 people
- Am I overtraining?
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- How do you know if you are overtraining?
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- I am looking for an expert who can talk about mental toughness challenges, what they involve, whether they're effective, and why they're so popular.
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- How can running be balanced with other activities?
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- What symptoms indicate overtraining?
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Episode 94: How to Avoid the Dark Side of Passion and Build a Sustainable Running Obsession

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Burnout and Overtraining

Finding Passion in Patience

Shifting Mindset

Cultivating Passion

Avoiding Burnout

Finding Identity Beyond Running

Unleashing Peak Performance

Finding Balance

Passion and its Double-Edged Sword

The Destructive Side of Passion

Balancing Passion and Parenthood

Rethinking Passion

Olympic Trials Winner

Pursuing Balance, Preventing Burnout

Questions from this episode

What are the key steps to change one's mindset?

What do other guests on the Huberman Lab podcast say about finding purpose?

What are the benefits of running?

What are the signs of burnout?

What are some more tips to avoid burnout?

Am I overtraining?

How do you know if you are overtraining?

I am looking for an expert who can talk about mental toughness challenges, what they involve, whether they're effective, and why they're so popular.

How can running be balanced with other activities?

What symptoms indicate overtraining?

Episode Highlights

Navigating Passion

Pursuing Healthy Passion

Destructive Passion

Episode 94: How to Avoid the Dark Side of Passion and Build a Sustainable Running Obsession

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Navigating PassionBrad Stulberg examines the complexities of passion in running, emphasizing the importance of adapting to life's changes while maintaining a connection to the sport. He shares insights on balancing passion with parenthood and shifting focus from results to enjoying the process.

Navigating Passion

Pursuing Healthy PassionBrad Stulberg explores the complexities of passion, emphasizing the need for cultivation rather than discovery. He shares strategies for maintaining a sustainable passion for running, highlighting the importance of community and peak performance techniques.

Pursuing Healthy Passion

Destructive PassionBrad Stulberg examines the complexities of passion, highlighting its potential to evolve into obsession and burnout. He offers insights into maintaining a balanced approach to passion, particularly in the context of running.

Destructive Passion