Episode 12

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22nd Sep 2025

Why Am I So Tired After Social Interactions?

Introverts vs. Extroverts, managing social anxiety & embracing time with friends

In this episode of Built Resilient, Motivational Speaker Bart Walsh dives into the intriguing topic of why social interactions drain introverts—exploring the concept of the social battery and the neuroscience behind introvert social exhaustion. You'll learn why mental fatigue and sensory overload can make socializing feel draining, and how emotional labor and cognitive load play a role.

Bart breaks down the biological differences—including dopamine dynamics—and offers 4 actionable strategies to help recharge your social battery and manage energy:

  • Prioritising depth over breadth in social interactions
  • Building recovery time into your schedule (introvert downtime strategies)
  • Anchoring yourself in purpose during social events
  • Creating restorative rituals for introvert recovery

These strategies serve as introvert recovery rituals to help you preserve energy and prevent burnout.

Beyond the how-to, the episode reframes being an introvert not as a flaw, but a strength—highlighting the power of introverts, listening skills, thoughtful processing, and how to set social boundaries that honour your need for alone time (without guilt).

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Built Resilient
Build Unshakeable Mental and Physical Resilience
Finally! A health podcast that speaks to normal people.
Built Resilient is a show that answers the questions that are often thought about, but rarely spoken aloud.
Hosted by motivational speaker and resilience coach Bart Walsh, each episode dives into the real, raw topics people ask him after his keynote speeches.

Whether you're feeling stuck, burned out, or just know you’re meant for more, this show gives you simple, powerful strategies to level up your physical and mental health. Because resilience isn’t just about surviving. It’s about becoming stronger, sharper, and more unshakable every day.

If you're ready to build real resilience from the inside out, physically, mentally, emotionally you're in the right place.

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Bart Walsh

Bart Walsh is an actor, father, and one of Australia’s most respected voices in both fitness and resilience. As Head Coach for Jetts Fitness Australia, his professional work impacts thousands of lives, but it’s his personal journey that truly inspires.

In his early 20s, Bart was diagnosed with aggressive cancer. Rather than becoming a victim, he turned inwards, discovering that physical strength could rebuild mental resilience.

In 2020, he and his wife experienced the tragic loss of their newborn son, Aurélien. In response, Bart created Aurélien’s Workout, an annual event that transforms grief into growth and love into legacy.

Most recently, he was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a degenerative neurological condition that threatens his ability to move. But instead of giving in, Bart chose to lean in, continuing to live, teach, and speak with even greater purpose.

Now Bart has decided to pic up the mic, and give air to the important questions he gets after his presentations and workshops. Questions whose answers will help thousands of people become more resilient week over week.