From Burnout to Brilliant Busy Brain Cure
Take away:
There are tangible steps you can take, even with a stressful lifestyle, to mitigate the effects of chronic stress and find more balance and wellbeing. Dr. Romie provides evidence-based yet practical suggestions to make this possible.
Money Learnings:
Growing up in an immigrant family, Dr. Romie was taught by her parents to save money diligently, have a relentless work ethic and drive for academic excellence, and that openly talking about money is culturally inappropriate. However, her aunt taught her bargain-hunting skills like finding sales, discounts and deals when shopping in order to get value for money spent. Overall, enjoying or splurging money was discouraged while financial prudence, saving, and a puritanical work ethic was strongly emphasized in her childhood. This left her with some money scarcity mindsets that she seems to have later overcome as an adult.
Bio:
Dr. Romie Mushtaq is a board-certified physician bringing together over two decades of leadership in neurology, integrative medicine and, mindfulness. She is an award-winning speaker working with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, & global associations. Her brainSHIFT programs improve mental well-being and help to build a culture of wellness. Dr. Romie serves as Chief Wellness Officer for Evolution Hospitality, where she scaled a mindfulness & wellness program to over 7000 employees. Her expertise is featured in the national media such as NPR, NBC, TED talks, and Forbes. Her first book, "The Busy Brain Cure" is being published by Harper Collins in January 2024. You can learn more at
drromie.com or join the brainSHIFT movement
Highlights from this episode:
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Chronic stress can lead to disease and burnout. It's important to find ways to manage stress levels.
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Getting enough sleep and having a consistent sleep routine is critical for mental and physical health.
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Eating a balanced, nutritious diet fuels the body and brain properly. Avoid restrictive diets that can negatively impact mental health.
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Hormone imbalances like thyroid dysfunction can result from chronic stress, disrupting sleep, metabolism and more. Getting labs tested can identify issues.
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Using technology like phones and computers too much, especially before bed, can harm sleep and mental health. Take a digital detox.
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Being authentic to oneself and confident, not conforming to others' expectations, is key for happiness and fulfillment.
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Practicing self-love, self-acceptance and self-compassion helps achieve inner peace and harmony.
Links:
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