The Truth About Burnout and Building a Fit Life That Actually Works
On this episode of Grow With Kepo, we’re joined by world-class fitness and nutrition coach Dala McDevitt, founder of DLD Nation. If you’re a high achiever who thinks health and fitness require a full-time overhaul, this conversation will change your mind. Dala breaks down how to escape burnout, why perfectionism is sabotaging your goals, and how to build a fitness routine that fits your real life. This is about sustainable health, smart hacks, and a new way to think about your body when life gets intense.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• You're not lazy, you're misaligned
• Burnout is physical, not just emotional
• High achievers often lie to themselves about needing less rest
• Sleep is the most important factor in stress resilience
• Screen time before bed disrupts hormone cycles and recovery
• Home workouts are legitimate and effective
• Perfectionism is a hidden block to consistency
• Strength training improves longevity and protects against disease
• Meal hacks like frozen food and batch cooking can be game-changers
• Coaching and community build long-term results in health and fitness
BEST MOMENTS
00:01:53. “Your physical health is a non negotiable.”
00:03:40. “They don’t need that fluffing time outdoors. They don’t need stress alleviation.”
00:05:05. “It can get to the point of just feeling foggy and hazy, like not as sharp, not as decisive.”
00:08:17. “Sleep is going to be number one.”
00:10:56. “It makes all the difference in the world. It doesn’t mean I still don’t struggle, but it is that.”
00:14:01. “Even while you're sleeping, the flashes of the TV are giving your brain information.”
00:20:49. “A 20 minute bodyweight only workout in the living room also counts.”
00:26:12. “Every time you're busy, you're a starter and a stopper.”
00:30:18. “What should they do in those two 30 minute slots during the week?”
00:33:44. “Cardio does not offer the same resistance stimulus for our muscles and our bones.”
00:37:04. “The most impressive thing that you can do in the gym is have good form.”
00:41:00. “$20 a month for an app that is going to show you not just the workouts you should do, but how to actually do it safely.”
00:43:07. “You're eating every day already, there's something that you're doing that should be optimized.”
00:45:22. “Any time that I sit down to make something, I make four servings, period.”
00:47:13. “Mindset. Trying to be a perfectionist. All or nothing mindset. Trying to go ham on everything.”

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