338: Cure Your Busy Brain with Dr. Romie Mushtaq

In this episode of I AM HUMAN, I interview Dr. Romie Mushtaq about using BrainSHIFT to cure busy brain syndrome and ending the stress-success cycle. We talk about sleep, hormones and strategies to heal your neuroinflammation and get back on track with your life and your goals. 

You’ll hear the specifics around Dr. Mushtaq’s groundbreaking BrainSHIFT Protocol, and Dr. Mushtaq’s personal journey through chronic stress, emphasizing the need to listen to our bodies and prioritize mental well-being over relentless productivity. With insights drawn from her work with Fortune 500 companies and professional athletes, she highlights the importance of addressing sleep, hormones, inflammation, food, and technology in achieving mental clarity and success. Dr. Romi also discusses the broader implications of stress related to race and gender, advocating for a balanced approach that combines lifestyle changes with medical treatment. 

Discussion points: 

• (00:00) Dr. Romie shares her journey of overcoming chronic stress and the disconnect between success and internal struggles in the medical field. 
• (11:20) The “stress-success cycle” and its impact on high-achieving individuals, leading to chronic stress and "busy brain syndrome”. 
• (22:05) Busy brain syndrome is linked to stress and burnout, and can be managed through the BrainSHIFT 8-week Protocol. SHIFT: Sleep, Hormones, Markers of Inflammation, Food, Technology 
• (30:58) Thyroid function and mental health, balancing medication and lifestyle, prioritizing tasks, achieving success with focus and integrity. 
• (40:41) Closing questions, what we wish people knew 
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Book: The Busy Brain Cure by Dr. Romie Mushtaq - https://amzn.to/4cwLgRq 

Get Your Busy Brain Score - https://drromie.com/busy-brain-test/ 

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Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please consult a healthcare professional. 

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Dr. Yami is a board-certified pediatrician, certified lifestyle medicine physician, national board-certified health and wellness coach, author and international speaker. She is a passionate promoter of healthy lifestyles, especially the power of plant-based diets for the prevention of chronic disease. She hosts the popular podcast I AM HUMAN (formerly Veggie Doctor Radio) which boasts listeners from 98 countries and more than a million downloads to date. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, has a certificate in plant-bas