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May 2024
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Welcome to episode 388 of The OCD and Anxiety Podcast. Learn from expert, Dr. Romie, a board-certified physician with over two decades of experience in integrative medicine, mindfulness, and neurology. Discover her award-winning program, 'Brain Shift', aimed at improving mental health and developing a culture of wellness. In this episode, we explore maintaining stress, navigating life's challenges, battling burnout, defining success, cultivating optimism, and more.

Dr. Romie Mushtaq is a board-certified physician who brings together more than two decades of leadership in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness. She is an award-winning speaker working with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, & global associations. Her brainSHIFT programs improve mental well-being and help to build a culture of wellness.

Dr. Romie serves as Chief Wellness Officer for Great Wolf Resorts. Her expertise is featured in the national media, such as NPR, NBC, TED talks, and Forbes. Her first book, "The Busy Brain Cure" is being published by Harper Collins in January 2024. You can learn more at drromie.com or join the brainSHIFT movement @drromie on social media.

Unveil the concept of the 'busy brain', a state of hyperactivity due to chronic neuroinflammation leading to adult-onset ADHD, anxiety, and insomnia. Learn about the importance of balanced hormone levels, markers of inflammation, role of sleep, and 'Brain Shift Protocol'. Gain insights into understanding your body's cry for help and steps to regain control over mental and physical well-being.

Find out about the power of self-compassion and its effect on calming an overactive mind and nurturing mental health. Dr. Romi provides tips on how to replace anxiety and fear with hope for compassionate interactions towards self and others. Also, glance into the spiritual element in the journey towards mental wellness and its role in healing.

For individuals battling with anxiety, OCD, or a busy brain, this episode presents a comforting reminder that you're not alone. Listen to gain reassurance, hope, and practical advice. Take the first step into your journey of transformation – from a busy brain to a calm, focused mind

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Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.

 

 

 

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