I’m burnt out. How about you?
It’s time to take a look at chronic stress. I had an incredible conversation with Dr. Romie Mushtaq about stress, brain health and burn out.
Her message: chronic stress, left untreated, can cause neuroinflammation—a condition that leads to a “busy brain,” characterized by anxiety, inability to focus, and sleep disturbances.
Neuroinflammation occurs when chronic stress creates inflammation in the brain, particularly in the hypothalamus, which she refers to as the “airport traffic control tower” of our brain. This area is responsible for regulating our circadian rhythm, mood, and cognitive functions. When it’s under constant stress, it becomes overwhelmed, leading to symptoms like adult-onset ADHD, ruminating anxiety, and insomnia.
The statistics are staggering: 82% of people who took Dr. Romie’s Busy Brain Test scored above 30, indicating a significant level of neuroinflammation and chronic stress!
Do you have a busy brain? Know your brain score, which can be assessed through a simple, validated neuropsychology test available on Dr. Romie’s website.
Dr. Romie’s eight-week plan, detailed in her book “The Busy Brain Cure,” provides a comprehensive approach to reducing chronic stress, calming the busy brain, and restoring sleep and focus. Her plan is based on rigorous research and has been tested on thousands of professionals, effective in combating the harmful effects of chronic stress.
Find Dr. Romie:
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Dr. Romie is a board-certified physician who brings together more than 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 Great Wolf Resorts. Her expertise is featured in the national media, such as NPR, NBC, TED talks, and Forbes. Her first book, “The Busy Brain Cure” published by Harper Collins, released in January 2024. You can learn more at drromie.com or join the brainSHIFT movement @drromie on social media.