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Your Body Already Knows You Need a Career Pivot
Episode 144 β€’ 3rd March 2026 β€’ The Fulfilling Career Podcast β€’ Dr. Tega Edwin
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#144 - Your body has been telling you it's time to leave your job for months, maybe years. In this episode, Dr. Tega breaks down the nervous system science behind why a misaligned or draining career physically breaks your body down, and why no amount of self-care, PTO, or diet changes will fix a structural problem.

Through real client stories and research, she explains the difference between resilience and endurance, and makes the case that your body breaking down is not proof you're weak; it's proof you've hit your limit.

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