Always Tired? Here’s What’s Really Going On

Always tired? It’s more common than you think. For teens and young adults, constant exhaustion is often about more than sleep — it’s stress, habits that drain you, and the weight of everyday mental challenges. It feeds self doubt, wears down your self esteem, and chips away at your emotional well-being.

In this episode, hosted by Mark Taylor, we’ll break down the different types of tiredness — physical, mental, and emotional — and how they link to teen mental health. You’ll hear how burnout builds, why quick fixes don’t last, and how losing motivation is often your body’s way of saying something needs to change.

We’ll cover practical steps to reset: protecting your focus, using self control to avoid the traps, and making better choices that keep your energy steady. This is about protecting your health, building confidence in your routines, and finding advice for teens that actually works in real life.

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Headstraight: Real Teen Mental Health Support is built on honest conversations — proper Mental Health real talks that make sense in real life. Each episode brings real talk mental health guidance designed to offer steady support for teens navigating the messy, complicated parts of growing up. If you’re looking for a teen mental health podcast that gives grounded support, you’re in the right place.