Do you ever feel like your brain never gets a break?

In this episode, Dr. Jo explores the invisible cognitive burden that healthcare professionals carry and how it's damaging the relationships that matter most.

Drawing from Stanford WellMD research showing that over 40% of physicians report work negatively impacting their personal relationships, discover practical strategies to break the mental load cycle. 

Learn the 4-Step Relationship-Protective Mental Load Reset and workplace advocacy strategies that protect your personal time.

Key Takeaways Mental load = cognitive + emotional + invisible labour that follows you home Stanford research: 40% of physicians report moderate to high Impact of Work on Personal Relationships Impacted relationships correlate with higher burnout and more patient complaints The 4-Step Reset: Acknowledge → Externalize → Transition → Connect

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

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

Website: https://drjobraid.com 

Thank you to our sponsors:
MIGA: https://miga.com.au & Heidi Health: https://heidihealth.com

Do you ever feel like your brain never gets a break?
In this episode, Dr. Jo explores the invisible cognitive burden that healthcare professionals carry and how it's damaging the relationships that matter most.
Drawing from Stanford WellMD research showing that over 40% of physicians report work negatively impacting their personal relationships, discover practical strategies to break the mental load cycle.&nbsp;
Learn the 4-Step Relationship-Protective Mental Load Reset and workplace advocacy strategies that protect your personal time.
Key Takeaways Mental load = cognitive + emotional + invisible labour that follows you home Stanford research: 40% of physicians report moderate to high Impact of Work on Personal Relationships Impacted relationships correlate with higher burnout and more patient complaints The 4-Step Reset: Acknowledge &rarr; Externalize &rarr; Transition &rarr; Connect
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>
Website: <a href="https://drjobraid.com">https://drjobraid.com</a>&nbsp;
Thank you to our sponsors: MIGA:&nbsp;<a href="https://miga.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://miga.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768349583261000&amp;usg=AOvVaw36EJFvIDRqqkk0JjtC8kKz">https://miga.com.au</a> &amp; Heidi Health:&nbsp;<a href="https://heidihealth.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://heidihealth.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1768349583250000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1GJ6Bddrjwk7BwoZl0J8fR">https://heidihealth.com</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.