Work has changed. Stress has changed. Expectations have changed.

But the human body hasn’t.

In this solo episode of The Three Phase Podcast, Joe LaLeune breaks down why so many high-performing professionals feel exhausted, foggy, and stretched thin — even when they’re doing “everything right.”

This isn’t a motivation problem. It’s a capacity problem.

Using real-world coaching experience, Chek-aligned principles, and the Capacity Cup analogy, Joe explains:

• Why operating at “surface tension” makes small stressors feel overwhelming
• The difference between reducing stress and expanding capacity
• How recovery debt quietly accumulates over time
• Why motivation fails when your system has no margin
• How the Three Phase model (Accumulation, Intensification, Realization) applies far beyond the gym

This episode is for busy professionals, former athletes, coaches, and anyone who feels capable — but constantly “on.”

If you’ve ever thought, “I should have more energy than this,” this episode will give you clarity and a practical next step.

Key Takeaway

You don’t need more pressure.

You need more capacity.

Performance improves when the system underneath it can actually handle the load.

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If this episode resonated, share it with someone who’s living at full capacity and wondering why everything feels harder than it used to.

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