The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett The Mental Health Doctor: “Sitting Is Increasing Your Anxiety!”, Your Phone Is Destroying Your Brain, You May Have ‘Popcorn Brain’!
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Jan 15, 2024 
Join Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard physician and expert on stress and resilience, as she dives into fascinating insights on mental health. Discover how sitting increases anxiety and the reality of 'popcorn brain' from constant digital engagement. Dr. Aditi discusses the importance of recognizing stress signals and shares practical strategies, like the 'rule of two,' to manage stress effectively. Plus, learn the surprising link between gut health and mental well-being—and why digital boundaries are crucial for our sanity!
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The Current State of Stress
- We're seeing a rise in mental health problems, including atypical burnout, due to unprecedented stress levels.
- A delayed stress reaction, like after a crisis, can cause a surge in mental health issues later.
Stress vs. Burnout
- The prefrontal cortex governs adulting, but under stress, the amygdala (emotional center) takes over.
- Chronic stress keeps the amygdala active, leading to burnout from constant fight-or-flight.
Atypical Burnout
- Steven Bartlett questions if work addiction can be burnout when he feels engaged, but Dr. Nerurkar explains it disrupts work-life balance.
- Checking your phone excessively from a need to keep up is a sign of atypical burnout.
