John Spencer Ellis on Why You're Not Broken—You're Depleted Here's what most men over 40 get wrong about their decline: they think something is broken inside them. They assume the exhaustion means weakness. The weight gain means failure. The brain fog means they're losing their edge. The flattened mood means something is fundamentally wrong with who they are. It's not true. You're not broken. You're depleted. There's a massive difference—and understanding it changes everything. Depletion vs. Defect A broken machine needs replacement parts. A depleted system needs restoration. Most men over 40 are dealing with depletion: years of chronic stress without adequate recovery. Hormonal decline without intervention. Physical neglect without consequence—until now. Mental load without relief. You've been withdrawing from every account—energy, health, vitality, motivation—without making deposits. Eventually, the balance hits zero. That's not dysfunction. That's math. Why This Reframe Matters When you think you're broken, you feel hopeless. When you recognize you're depleted, you see a path forward. Depletion is reversible. Restore sleep. Address hormones. Rebuild physical capacity. Reduce chronic stress. Simplify the life structure draining you. Make deposits instead of only withdrawals. Coach John helps men recognize and reverse depletion systematically. His coaching addresses the interconnected factors—burnout, hormonal decline, physical deterioration, mental fog, life complexity—as parts of one restoration process rather than isolated problems. He's not a medical doctor. He's a coach and educator who helps depleted men design practical rebuilding plans that actually fit their lives. Restoration Is Possible The man running on empty at 45 isn't defective. He's been operating an unsustainable system. Change the system, restore the inputs, and vitality returns. Not overnight—but faster than most men expect once they address the real issue. https://johnspencerellis.com