516: Healing Busy Brain: Practical Wellness Tips for High Achievers with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
10/22/24 • 40 min
How do you tame your busy brain as a high achieving changemaker?
In this transformative episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with distinguished neurologist and author of The Busy Brain Cure, Dr. Romie Mushtaq. A leading authority in stress management and leadership wellness, Dr. Romie sheds light on the pandemic of chronic stress and its destructive impact on our physical and mental well-being. From her innovative BrainSHIFT protocol to her poignant personal experiences, Dr. Romie equips us with actionable insights to truly transform our lives and leadership.
Discover the profound effects of chronic stress on the brain, the grave consequences of ignoring these symptoms, and the holistic approaches necessary to address the root causes. Nicole and Dr. Romie's rich exchange invites leaders to embrace sustainable wellness, thereby improving not just their own lives but also the lives of those they lead.
What We Discuss in this Episode
- Symptoms and impact of a busy brain on leaders.
- Dr. Romie’s story of burnout to becoming a change-maker in stress management.
- The critical need to address root causes for lasting change.
- Understanding the science behind stress-induced brain issues.
- Unveiling the isolation experienced by high-achieving professionals.
- Introducing the BrainSHIFT Protocol designed to manage and heal stress.
- Implementing small, daily changes for significant impact.
- The integral role of restorative sleep in combating stress.
- The importance of comprehensive health checks and appropriate supplementation.
- Actionable steps and ongoing support for sustainable wellness.
Podcast Highlights
0:00 - Loneliness epidemic
5:30 – Dr. Romie’s burnout experience
7:35 – Chronic stress impact on brain
11:51 – Prevent burnout, maintain cognitive sharpness
15:07 – Impact of stimulants
18:49 - Circadian rhythm
20:06 - Magnesium glycinate
22:58 - Vitamin D3, thyroid and burnout
27:12 - Mind body connection
32:02 - Workplace mental health and engagement crisis
34:14 - Acute stressors
37:21 - Cohort-based learning
41:58 – Actionable next steps
Favorite Quotes
Chronic Stress and Neural Inflammation: "Being under chronic stress will cause neural inflammation, a pattern of inflammation in a particular area of the brain known as your hypothalamus, the SCN nucleus, governing your circadian rhythm."
How to Stay Sharp at Any Age: "Today, I am cognitively sharper than at 25 when I graduated from medical school because I follow this protocol."
Stimulant Overuse in the U.S.: "The tragedy here in the United States is 85% of all stimulant medications like Adderall and Vyvanse are prescribed here in the US and mostly to adults as performance enhancing medications."
Episode Show Notes and Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/health/516-healing-busy-brain-practical-wellness-tips-for-high-achievers-with-dr-romie-mushtaq
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How do you tame your busy brain as a high achieving changemaker?
In this transformative episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with distinguished neurologist and author of The Busy Brain Cure, Dr. Romie Mushtaq. A leading authority in stress management and leadership wellness, Dr. Romie sheds light on the pandemic of chronic stress and its destructive impact on our physical and mental well-being. From her innovative BrainSHIFT protocol to her poignant personal experiences, Dr. Romie equips us with actionable insights to truly transform our lives and leadership.
Discover the profound effects of chronic stress on the brain, the grave consequences of ignoring these symptoms, and the holistic approaches necessary to address the root causes. Nicole and Dr. Romie's rich exchange invites leaders to embrace sustainable wellness, thereby improving not just their own lives but also the lives of those they lead.
What We Discuss in this Episode
- Symptoms and impact of a busy brain on leaders.
- Dr. Romie’s story of burnout to becoming a change-maker in stress management.
- The critical need to address root causes for lasting change.
- Understanding the science behind stress-induced brain issues.
- Unveiling the isolation experienced by high-achieving professionals.
- Introducing the BrainSHIFT Protocol designed to manage and heal stress.
- Implementing small, daily changes for significant impact.
- The integral role of restorative sleep in combating stress.
- The importance of comprehensive health checks and appropriate supplementation.
- Actionable steps and ongoing support for sustainable wellness.
Podcast Highlights
0:00 - Loneliness epidemic
5:30 – Dr. Romie’s burnout experience
7:35 – Chronic stress impact on brain
11:51 – Prevent burnout, maintain cognitive sharpness
15:07 – Impact of stimulants
18:49 - Circadian rhythm
20:06 - Magnesium glycinate
22:58 - Vitamin D3, thyroid and burnout
27:12 - Mind body connection
32:02 - Workplace mental health and engagement crisis
34:14 - Acute stressors
37:21 - Cohort-based learning
41:58 – Actionable next steps
Favorite Quotes
Chronic Stress and Neural Inflammation: "Being under chronic stress will cause neural inflammation, a pattern of inflammation in a particular area of the brain known as your hypothalamus, the SCN nucleus, governing your circadian rhythm."
How to Stay Sharp at Any Age: "Today, I am cognitively sharper than at 25 when I graduated from medical school because I follow this protocol."
Stimulant Overuse in the U.S.: "The tragedy here in the United States is 85% of all stimulant medications like Adderall and Vyvanse are prescribed here in the US and mostly to adults as performance enhancing medications."
Episode Show Notes and Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/health/516-healing-busy-brain-practical-wellness-tips-for-high-achievers-with-dr-romie-mushtaq
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8:15 – Learning how to balance family and business
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16:08 – Creating healthy work-life balance
20:44 - Family-Oriented Business Culture
25:23 - Community Commitment
30:15 - Values and Business
35:10 - Franchisee success
38:05 - Franchisor growth
42:27 - Adapting to market changes
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Favorite Quotes
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On Community Engagement: "We set a target for our franchisees to achieve at least $25,000 in in-kind donations to community nonprofits, emphasizing our role beyond just business."
On Sustainable Growth: "Our low franchise fees and royalties ensure that the focus remains on the success of our franchisees, fostering a sustainable business model."
Episode Show Notes and Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/515-how-royal-restrooms-redefined-portable-luxury-with-david-sauers/
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29:05 - Learning from unity, mission-driven team collaboration.
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On resilience: “Our dedicated team has shown extraordinary resilience, especially during the COVID-19 crisis, where their commitment to patients has truly been a beacon of hope.”
On innovative healthcare delivery: “Using technology, like our drone program for urgent medical supplies, helps us reach the most remote areas, ensuring that no one is left without care.”
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Episode Show Notes and Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/health/517-empowering-communities-with-free-healthcare-with-echo-vanderwal
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Leaders Of Transformation - 516: Healing Busy Brain: Practical Wellness Tips for High Achievers with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
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How do we tame our busy brains? Our guest today is doctor Romie Mushtaq. She is a distinguished neurologist and the creator of the BrainShift protocol. She is also the author of Busy Brain Cure, which is an excellent book. I've already recommended it to clients. And doctor Romie actually stands as a leading authority in stress management and leadership wellness. And so today, we are gonna talk about the root cause of busy brain, the three types of stress, the brain sc
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