In this episode, we explore where your mental energy really goes and why healthcare professionals feel so depleted. I share the story of Kate, a coaching client running her own allied health clinic while navigating the demands of the sandwich generation, and the profound exhaustion she experienced. We dive into the neuroscience of cognitive load—including how the brain uses 25% of our body's metabolic energy—and why chronic overload increases burnout risk. You'll learn practical tools for conducting your own energy audit, identifying drains, and implementing optimisation strategies using my sleep, support, mindset, and movement framework. This episode will help you understand the limits of your mental energy and what you can do to protect and replenish it.

Resources:
Book Dr Jo as a speaker via: https://drjobraid.com

Join the free Healthcare Leadership Hub: https://bit.ly/3LAIDqq

Connect with Dr Jo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydr

Connect with Dr Jo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjobraid

In this episode, we explore where your mental energy really goes and why healthcare professionals feel so depleted. I share the story of Kate, a coaching client running her own allied health clinic while navigating the demands of the sandwich generation, and the profound exhaustion she experienced. We dive into the neuroscience of cognitive load&mdash;including how the brain uses 25% of our body's metabolic energy&mdash;and why chronic overload increases burnout risk. You'll learn practical tools for conducting your own energy audit, identifying drains, and implementing optimisation strategies using my sleep, support, mindset, and movement framework. This episode will help you understand the limits of your mental energy and what you can do to protect and replenish it.
Resources: Book Dr Jo as a speaker via: <a href="https://drjobraid.com">https://drjobraid.com</a>
Join the free Healthcare Leadership Hub: <a href="https://bit.ly/3LAIDqq">https://bit.ly/3LAIDqq</a>
Connect with Dr Jo on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydr">https://www.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydr</a>
Connect with Dr Jo on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjobraid">https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjobraid</a>

Welcome to The Burnout Recovery Podcast, where we're creating a global movement to keep healthcare professionals thriving in the careers they love.

I'm Dr Jo Braid, your host and The Burnout Recovery Doctor. Whether you're a med student just starting out, an allied health professional at the point of care, or a seasoned doctor feeling the weight of the system - this podcast is your lifeline back to sustainable practice.

Here's what I know: when one healthcare professional recovers from burnout and builds a sustainable career, the ripple effect reaches patients, families, colleagues, and communities around the world. That's the power of change where it matters most.

In each episode, you'll discover evidence-based strategies and real-world tools to not just survive healthcare, but to thrive in it. Because the world needs you healthy, energized, and passionate about the work that called you here in the first place.

This isn't just about individual recovery - it's about transforming healthcare from the inside out, one professional at a time.

Ready to be part of the solution? Let's dive in.

Welcome to The Burnout Recovery Podcast, where we're creating a global movement to keep healthcare professionals thriving in the careers they love.
I'm Dr Jo Braid, your host and The Burnout Recovery Doctor. Whether you're a med student just starting out, an allied health professional at the point of care, or a seasoned doctor feeling the weight of the system - this podcast is your lifeline back to sustainable practice.
Here's what I know: when one healthcare professional recovers from burnout and builds a sustainable career, the ripple effect reaches patients, families, colleagues, and communities around the world. That's the power of change where it matters most.
In each episode, you'll discover evidence-based strategies and real-world tools to not just survive healthcare, but to thrive in it. Because the world needs you healthy, energized, and passionate about the work that called you here in the first place.
This isn't just about individual recovery - it's about transforming healthcare from the inside out, one professional at a time.
Ready to be part of the solution? Let's dive in.