Emotional Longevity
How to Listen to Your Body Again (Before Burnout Forces You To)
January 20, 2026
What if the key to avoiding burnout isn't a complete life overhaul—but simply learning to listen to the signals your body is already sending? In this powerful solo episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein reveals why most of us have learned to override our bodies—and how that disconnection leads straight to burnout. Dr. Goldstein shares a simple three-part check-in practice that takes just minutes but can transform how you relate to stress, emotions, and your own needs. From childhood conditioning to adult overwhelm, discover why your body keeps getting louder when you ignore it—and how to rebuild trust with yourself starting today. This isn't about adding more to your plate. It's about tuning into what's already there.

What if the key to avoiding burnout isn't a complete life overhaul—but simply learning to listen to the signals your body is already sending?


In this powerful solo episode of the Emotional Longevity Podcast, Dr. Elisha Goldstein reveals why most of us have learned to override our bodies—and how that disconnection leads straight to burnout.


Dr. Goldstein shares a simple three-part check-in practice that takes just minutes but can transform how you relate to stress, emotions, and your own needs. From childhood conditioning to adult overwhelm, discover why your body keeps getting louder when you ignore it—and how to rebuild trust with yourself starting today.


This isn't about adding more to your plate. It's about tuning into what's already there.


🎧 In this episode, you'll discover:


✅ Why we learn to override our body's signals (and how to stop)
✅ The three-part check-in that prevents burnout before it happens
✅ How to identify sensations, emotions, and unmet needs in real-time 
✅ Why emotional granularity matters for self-awareness 
✅ Simple tiny shifts that settle your nervous system instantly 
✅ How to rebuild trust with your body one moment at a time

⏱ Chapters:

00:00 — Introduction: The disconnection epidemic 
02:00 — Why we learned to override our bodies 
03:00 — When your body starts getting louder 
05:00 — The good news: You can relearn this connection 
06:00 — Step 1: Tune into your body sensations 
07:00 — Step 2: Identify the emotion underneath 
08:00 — Step 3: Recognize the unmet need 
09:00 — Rebuilding trust one moment at a time 
10:00 — The takeaway: A new relationship with your signals

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