In this illuminating episode of the Burnout Recovery Podcast, Dr. Jo Braid welcomes Dr. Em Wong, an internal medicine and women's health specialist with expertise in integrative health from Hong Kong. Dr. Wong brings her unique perspective as a physician, author, educator on brain health, and multimedia artist to share powerful insights on the connection between healthy aging and burnout recovery.

What You'll Learn:

• The battery metaphor for understanding burnout recovery: Are you just coping (neutral) or actually recharging?
• How to build "additional batteries" through mindset work to increase your resilience
• The surprising statistic that 40% of dementia cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes
• Four key pillars for both brain health and burnout prevention: eat, sleep, move, and stress management
• How internalized ageism affects our potential for growth and recovery
• The strength it takes to practice self-compassion and why it's essential for healthcare professionals
• How creativity and right-brain activities can break the anxiety spiral that fuels burnout

Connect with Dr Em Wong:
www.integrityhealing.info/
www.instagram.com/integrityhealing.info

Connect with Dr Jo Braid:
drjobraid.com
www.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydr
www.linkedin.com/in/drjobraid

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In this episode, we explore the transformative concept of "imperfect consistency" - prioritising the act of doing rather than the pursuit of perfection. We contrast perfect inconsistency (waiting for ideal conditions) with imperfect consistency (showing up regularly regardless of conditions) and examine how this approach can decrease your inner critic while building confidence. The episode unpacks the neuroscience behind consistent action, revealing how regular practice rewires your brain more effectively than occasional perfect performance. We provide science-backed applications for both personal and professional contexts, from exercise and learning to project management and leadership communication. Finally, we offer five practical, research-supported strategies to help you implement imperfect consistency in your own life, empowering you to feel successful before you begin rather than waiting until after you've achieved perfection.

Resources:
https://drjobraid.com
www.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydr
www.linkedin.com/in/drjobraid

I acknowledge that I create this podcast on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, who have been the custodians of this land around Orange, New South Wales, for thousands of generations. I pay my respects to Wiradjuri Elders past, present, and emerging, and recognize the continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. This acknowledgment is a small but important step in recognizing the sovereignty of First Nations peoples and the deep historical and ongoing relationship with Country.

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The information provided on or through our Site, products and/or services is intended to be for informational purposes only. It does not constitute or replace professional advice for individual or specific situations and nor does it take into account your specific needs or circumstances. Under no circumstances should the content made available on our Site, or regarding our products and/or services be relied upon as professional legal, medical, financial, business or other advice. You agree to obtain these services if you need these. Our Site may have articles and content that is of a general nature and is intended to be for informational purposes only. Your access to and use of they Site is subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

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In this episode, Dr. Jo Braid explores how small daily irritations—the "pebbles in your shoe"—can significantly impact wellbeing and contribute to burnout when left unaddressed. Drawing from insights at the recent Psychological Safety Summit, she shares how seemingly minor issues like "not having somewhere to store my bag" can create constant cognitive drain through what researchers call "attention residue." Dr. Braid offers five practical strategies to identify and address these small irritations before they accumulate, including validating your experience, assessing impact, identifying what's within your control, taking specific actions, and creating helpful boundaries. Listeners are invited to become curious about their own daily irritations and recognize that addressing these small issues isn't petty—it's an essential part of self-care and burnout prevention. This episode provides actionable tools to help you identify the small stressors that might be stealing your energy and focus without you even realizing it.

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