The Biology
of Burnout: How to Reset Your Nervous System

Join Paul F. Austin for a practical session on why disregulation is so prevalent in our modern world and how microdosing can support regulation, clarity, and resilience.

Thursday, January 8th, 2026
10:00 AM PST | 1:00 PM EST | 6:00 PM GMT

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The reality: You aren’t broken. You are biologically overloaded.

Modern life hits the nervous system with a velocity it wasn’t designed to handle. Between constant connectivity, background noise, and high-stakes pressures, your system is stuck and locked in a state of sympathetic dominance.

The result?

You feel wired, tired, and unfocused, yet unable to fully rest.

This is not a failure of willpower or personality

It is an input-output imbalance, and there are actionable steps that you can take to solidify a healthier baseline, become resilient to daily stressors, and regain steady peace.

In this live session, Paul F. Austin will move beyond standard self-care advice to unpack the physiological mechanics of overstimulation and burnout. You will learn why your body treats digital demands like physical threats, and what to do to shift from a state of defense back into regulation, vitality, and flow.

What You’ll Learn

The Evolutionary Mismatch

Why everyday stimuli trigger sustained sympathetic activation and how this “biological tax” drains your energy over time.

The Cost of Chronic Activation

How running past your capacity erodes emotional steadiness, sleep quality, and decision-making precision

Microdosing for Regulation

How intentional work with plant medicines can improve interoceptive awareness and help the system settle into a workable baseline.

Somatic Anchoring

Simple, stabilizing practices you can integrate immediately to signal safety to your physiology.

Pacing & Recovery

A framework for managing effort and rest in an environment where the input never stops.

The Evolutionary Mismatch

Why everyday stimuli trigger sustained sympathetic activation and how this “biological tax” drains your energy over time.

The Cost of Chronic Activation

How running past your capacity erodes emotional steadiness, sleep quality, and decision-making precision

Microdosing for Regulation

How intentional work with plant medicines can improve interoceptive awareness and help the system settle into a workable baseline.

Somatic Anchoring

Simple, stabilizing practices you can integrate immediately to signal safety to your physiology.

Pacing & Recovery

A framework for managing effort and rest in an environment where the input never stops.

Perfect For:

High-Performers

who feel their system running “hot” and want to regain a steady baseline.

Sensitive explorers

curious about using microdosing not just for productivity, but for nervous system repair and mood support.

Coaches or practitioners

looking to inspire innovation in themselves and their teams

Anyone

feeling scattered or depleted by the pace of modern life.

Your Host: Paul F. Austin

Paul F. Austin is a pioneer in the psychedelic space, dedicated to bringing psychedelic education to the mainstream.

As the founder of Third Wave, Paul has spent over a decade at the forefront of the psychedelic renaissance. His journey includes:

15+ years of personal psychedelic exploration
10+ years of professional experience in psychedelic education and advocacy
Authorship of the acclaimed book Mastering Microdosing rated 4.5 stars on Amazon
Founding the Psychedelic Coaching Institute, training the next generation of integration specialists
Co-Founding the Microdosing Collective, a community dedicated to legalizing microdosing

Paul’s expertise lies in bridging the worlds of psychedelics and high performance. He has helped thousands of individuals harness the transformative power of psychedelics to enhance their lives, careers, and overall well-being.

A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Paul has been featured in major media outlets including: