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Jen Kates with Shift Human Performance

Jen Kates from Making Shift Happen reveals all of her evidence-based strategies for living a healthier and more vibrant life that fits with your busy schedule. Her methods show you how to experience food and fitness freedom, which means you don’t spend endless hours each day in the gym without guidance and clarity or in the kitchen meal prepping your life away. It also means you don’t spend an insane amount of time thinking about food – because, let’s be real: there are a LOT more important things to think about. Through this podcast, you’ll be empowered with the simple steps you can take today in order to create and live your own badass life and make shift happen. Mountain biking and gravel cycling are common topics woven in, so join the ride with Jen.

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  • April 17 · 19 min

    252. You’re Not Burnt Out – You’re Over Capacity: Why Everything Feels Harder

    If you’ve been wondering why everything feels harder lately - your workouts, your work, your energy - you’re not alone. In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we break down how chronic stress and nervous system overload impact performance, recovery, and energy levels for high-achieving professionals and endurance athletes. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of being over capacity and how to improve recovery, reduce stress, and build sustainable performance without doing more. 🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What “capacity” means in training and performance Signs your nervous system is overloaded Why high-achievers hit a performance wall How stress accumulation impacts energy and recovery Practical ways to increase capacity sustainably Check out these other relevant episodes: 251. Why You Feel Exhausted but Can't Relax 250. You Can't Out-train a Fried Nervous System 222. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) for Cyclists: The Key to Smarter Training and Recovery Do you have nutrition and fitness goals? I'm your coach! If you’re tired of feeling scattered, inconsistent, and overwhelmed trying to balance your career and your health, I can help. Inside my 1:1 coaching program, we simplify your training, nutrition, and routines so they actually fit your life - while helping you feel more focused, regulated, and in control. Apply to work with me by clicking here. #ShredStrong: Our Month Starts on Monday, May 4, 2026! #ShredStrong is my year-round strength training program for mountain bikers and gravel cyclists. You can join any time you want, but why not now?! Learn more about the program and sign-up HERE! Keywords: nervous system capacity, burnout vs overload, stress and performance, recovery for athletes, high achiever burnout, training consistency, endurance athlete fatigue, overtraining vs recovery, overwhelmed and exhausted, burnout vs stress, nervous system overload Maybe you're asking yourself the following questions - if so, listen in! why am I tired but can’t relax how to calm nervous system after stress why high achievers can’t relax how stress affects athletic performance how to recover from burnout athletes how to improve recovery for cyclists nervous system reset techniques

  • April 10 · 17 min

    251. Why You Feel Exhausted but Can’t Relax

    Do you ever feel completely exhausted, but the moment you try to relax, your brain won’t turn off? You’re not alone! And you’re not doing anything wrong.nIn this episode of Making Shift Happen, we’re diving into the common “tired but wired” state that many high-achieving professionals and endurance athletes experience. This is often a sign of nervous system dysregulation, where the body remains stuck in a heightened stress response even when it needs rest. For mountain bikers, gravel cyclists, endurance athletes, and busy professionals trying to balance training, work, and life, this constant state of activation can impact recovery, sleep quality, performance, and overall energy levels. The good news? There are simple, practical ways to help your body downshift, so listen in. 🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What it means to feel “tired but wired” How the nervous system gets stuck in a stress response Why high-achievers struggle to relax and recover How chronic stimulation impacts sleep and recovery The connection between stress, performance, and energy levels Simple strategies to help regulate your nervous system Check out these other relevant episodes: 250. You Can't Out-train a Fried Nervous System 241. From Mountain Bike trails to Mindfulness with Karen Jarchow 222. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) for Cyclists: The Key to Smarter Training and Recovery Do you have nutrition and fitness goals? I'm your coach! If you’re tired of feeling scattered, inconsistent, and overwhelmed trying to balance your career and your health, I can help. Inside my 1:1 coaching program, we simplify your training, nutrition, and routines so they actually fit your life - while helping you feel more focused, regulated, and in control. Apply to work with me by clicking here. #ShredStrong: Our Month Starts on Monday, May 4, 2026! #ShredStrong is my year-round strength training program for mountain bikers and gravel cyclists. You can join any time you want, but why not now?! Learn more about the program and sign-up HERE! Keywords: nervous system regulation, tired but wired, stress and recovery, burnout and performance, recovery for athletes, nervous system dysregulation, high achiever stress, mental fatigue and performance, cycling recovery strategies, endurance athlete recovery Maybe you're asking yourself the following questions - if so, listen in! why am I tired but can’t relax how to calm nervous system after stress why high achievers can’t relax how stress affects athletic performance how to recover from burnout athletes how to improve recovery for cyclists nervous system reset techniques

  • April 3 · 20 min

    250. You Can’t Out-Train a Fried Nervous System

    If you’re a high-achieving professional or endurance athlete feeling constantly tired, overwhelmed, or inconsistent in your training, the issue may not be your program or plan, it may be your nervous system. In this episode of Making Shift Happen, we explore how chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation impact performance, recovery, and consistency. You’ll learn how to recognize when your system is overloaded and how to implement simple strategies to improve recovery and build sustainable performance. 🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What nervous system dysregulation is How chronic stress impacts training performance Why high-achievers struggle to down-regulate How stress stacking affects recovery and energy Simple techniques to support nervous system regulation Why recovery is essential for long-term performance Check out these other relevant episodes: 246. Mindfulness for Busy Athletes: How to Reduce Stress in 60 Seconds a Day 241. From Mountain Bike trails to Mindfulness with Karen Jarchow 222. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) for Cyclists: The Key to Smarter Training and Recovery Do you have nutrition and fitness goals? I'm your coach! If you’re tired of feeling scattered, inconsistent, and overwhelmed trying to balance your career and your health, I can help. Inside my 1:1 coaching program, we simplify your training, nutrition, and routines so they actually fit your life - while helping you feel more focused, regulated, and in control. Apply to work with me by clicking here. #ShredStrong: Our Month Starts on Monday, May 4, 2026! #ShredStrong is my year-round strength training program for mountain bikers and gravel cyclists. You can join any time you want, but why not now?! Learn more about the program and sign-up HERE! Keywords: nervous system regulation athletes, stress and performance, burnout and training, recovery for endurance athletes, high achiever stress management, cycling recovery strategies, HRV and performance, overtraining vs under recovery

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