You're sleeping. You're exercising. You're doing all the things. So why do you still feel like you're white-knuckling through the week?

In this episode, Dr Jo Braid explores why standard wellness advice can fall short for high performers — and what the science says is actually driving the stress spiral underneath.

In this episode:
— Why tracking recovery can make the stress response worse (Stanford research)
— What allostatic load means and why sleep alone can't clear the debt
— How rumination hijacks your resting brain (UCLA neuroscience)
— Values distillation: getting from ten words to two
— The difference between solo wellness and nervous system co-regulation
— One action: take a one-week break from a tracking tool

Connect with Dr Jo:
IG/FB: @burnoutrecoverydr
LinkedIn: drjobraid
Newsletter: drjobraid.com/subscribe

You're sleeping. You're exercising. You're doing all the things. So why do you still feel like you're white-knuckling through the week?
In this episode, Dr Jo Braid explores why standard wellness advice can fall short for high performers &mdash; and what the science says is actually driving the stress spiral underneath.
In this episode: &mdash; Why tracking recovery can make the stress response worse (Stanford research) &mdash; What allostatic load means and why sleep alone can't clear the debt &mdash; How rumination hijacks your resting brain (UCLA neuroscience) &mdash; Values distillation: getting from ten words to two &mdash; The difference between solo wellness and nervous system co-regulation &mdash; One action: take a one-week break from a tracking tool
Connect with Dr Jo: IG/FB: @burnoutrecoverydr LinkedIn: drjobraid Newsletter: drjobraid.com/subscribe

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.