We’re back! This is from our “lost episodes” — This is your brain…and this is your brain on burnout, any questions? OK, but seriously, burnout effects everyone, even if they/you don’t admit it. Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. It can affect ANYONE, but it is especially common among high-performers who push themselves to the limit. In this episode, we dive into the latest research on burnout and its effects on the brain, as well as offer practical advice for preventing and managing burnout. If you’re heading into 2023 feeling overwhelmed and drained, this episode is for you. Join the discussionChangelog++ members support our work, get closer to the metal, and make the ads disappear. Join today!Featuring:Mireille Reece, PsyD – LinkedInAdam Stacoviak – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, XShow Notes: Burnout and the Brain Alexandra Michel, MPH on Twitter Are you headed towards burnout? Simple Burnout Triage Brain Science #30: I’m just so stressed Recovering from burnout Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!

Stress is something that we will inevitably encounter throughout our lives. It isn’t all bad or maladaptive, but how we manage it can make a significant difference in our lives. The degree of stress we feel impacts how we show up in the world including both how we relate and how we do the work before us each day. In this episode, Mireille and Adam discuss the impact of stress on our systems including the role of different stress hormones on our immune system, cardiovascular system and our metabolism. Like many other conversations on previous episodes, we provide research relative to the value of relationships as having close connections helps us all combat the stress that loneliness can cause as well. When we utilize resources to support us as well as set limits on what we expose ourselves to and focus our attention to, we have the opportunity to better navigate the stresses of our lives. Join the discussionChangelog++ members support our work, get closer to the metal, and make the ads disappear. Join today!Featuring:Mireille Reece, PsyD – LinkedInAdam Stacoviak – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, XShow Notes: Stressed or stressed out: What is the difference? ‘Allostatic Load’ Is the Psychological Reason for Our Pandemic Brain Fog Loneliness and Social Isolation as Risk Factors for Mortality: A Meta-Analytic Review The Happiness Lab #10: Good Screens and Bad Screens Covid-19 Tips for remote work Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!

Psychology expert Mireille Reece and tech enthusiast Adam Stacoviak discuss the construct of empathy in this podcast. They explore key brain structures involved in empathy and how it affects our relationships at home and in the workplace. They cover aspects of empathy such as emotional resonance, perspective taking, cognitive understanding, empathic concern, and empathic joy. The podcast also delves into the multi-modal nature of face-to-face interactions in empathy and the working model of another person in the mind's eye. Additionally, they touch on mirror neurons, the impact of painkillers on empathy, the definition and practice of compassion, the importance of clear communication in building empathy, and the power of differentiating pain and performing small acts of kindness.