The Mental Health Doctor: Your Phone Screen & Sitting Is Destroying Your Brain!

In this episode of The Diary Of A CEO, Steven Bartlett interviews Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard physician and stress expert, about the rising levels of stress and burnout in modern society. Dr. Nerurkar defines stress and burnout, distinguishing between acute and chronic stress, and introduces the concept of "atypical burnout," where workaholism is a symptom. They discuss the dangers of "toxic resilience" and the importance of rest and recovery. Dr. Nerurkar shares practical techniques from her book, "The 5 Resets," including the "resilience rule of two," prioritizing goals using the MOST framework, managing "popcorn brain" caused by excessive screen time, and the benefits of therapeutic writing and breathing exercises. The conversation also explores the gut-brain connection, the impact of social media on mental health, and strategies for living a more balanced and meaningful life by incorporating six key elements into each day.