Bryan Johnson Podcast

What Stress, Burnout, and Hustle Culture Do To Your Body

July 31, 2025·52 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Had I protected my body and brain, I’d be wealthier and more successful today. Culture is lying to you — you do not need to martyr yourself to be successful. Here’s how you can avoid making the same mistake I did. Study Links:  Burnout + Heart Attack Risk  Hours Worked + Heart Disease Sleep Deprivation in CEOs Sleep Deprivation in Judges Hosts: Bryan Johnson: Blueprint Founder Kate Tolo: Blueprint Co-Founder Dr. Mike Mallin: Lead Physician for Bryan Johnson Connect:  X: https://x.com/bryan_johnson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BryanJohnson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bryanjohnson   TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@_bryan_johnson_ Chapters:  00:00 - Introduction  03:11 - Martyring Yourself for Success  15:50 - Study: ‘Overwork Will Kill You’  20:04 - Sleep + Decision Making (Studies)  25:54 - Physical Fitness + Diet (Studies)  28:24 - Treating Health Like Religion 33:30 - Tips for Balancing Work and Health  43:58 - Resting Heart Rate Before Bed  47:06 - Protecting Your Agency

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