Good Life Project Escaping Survival Mode: Rewiring Stress & Overwhelm | Spotlight Convo
Oct 31, 2024
In this insightful discussion, Dr. Romie Mushtaq, an award-winning neurologist and mindfulness teacher, teams up with Dr. Sasha Hamdani, a board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD specialist. They explore the debilitating effects of chronic stress and the concept of Survival Overdrive Syndrome. The duo shares strategies for overcoming burnout through an eight-week protocol while highlighting the importance of self-compassion and gut health. They also address the challenges of ADHD, emphasizing a holistic approach to mental wellness and the significance of presence in achieving a fulfilling life.
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Busy Brain
- A "busy brain" results from chronic stress and burnout, disrupting circadian rhythms and causing neuroinflammation.
- This neuroinflammation leads to anxiety, ADHD, and insomnia, often treated as separate issues in traditional medicine.
Addressing Busy Brain
- Take the "busy brain" test to assess the impact of stress on your brain.
- Check labs for inflammation markers and consider supplements to reset your circadian rhythm and calm neuroinflammation.
Hormones and Busy Brain
- The hypothalamus governs hormones affecting all organ functions, and chronic stress can negatively impact thyroid hormone levels.
- Subclinical thyroid disease, often missed with standard TSH tests, can cause anxiety and focus issues, mimicking ADHD.