The Art and Science of Thriving
Welcome to The Art and Science of Thriving, the podcast where high-achieving professionals unlock the secrets to living a fulfilling, balanced, and high-performing life.
Through evidence-based insights in neuroscience, psychology, and high-performance strategies, we’ll explore how to achieve success without burnout, create clarity and purpose, and thrive in every area of your life.
Michael Schiel, a high performance coach and transformation consultant, hosts the podcast. Michael helps overwhelmed people and teams find their purpose, achieve their goals, and reach peak performance while creating well-being, balance and fulfillment in their lives
The Art and Science of Thriving
Episode #84: How to Truly Recharge — The Neuroscience of Rest
Most people think recharging means doing less. But neuroscience tells us: it’s not just stepping away from work that resets your brain — it’s what you do with that time that matters.
In this episode of The Art and Science of Thriving, I reveal why so many high-achievers finish vacations or breaks still feeling drained — and what to do instead.
You’ll learn:
- Why passive “escapes” like Netflix or scrolling don’t actually recharge your brain.
- The science behind true recovery — including NSDR, green time, awe, play, and slow-wave sleep.
- What happens in your brain when you really rest — from glymphatic system detox to DMN activation.
- Four evidence-based shifts to help you design recovery that actually works.
Whether you're heading into summer or just need a reset, this episode will help you recharge in a way that fuels performance, creativity, and well-being.
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