Burnout isn’t just feeling tired. It’s a brain and body stuck in survival mode.

In this powerful episode of In Confidence, Dr. Romie Mushtaq, brain doctor, Chief Wellness Officer, and bestselling author of The Busy Brain Cure, joins Lisa for a candid conversation about how stress rewires your brain, why so many of us are operating in "busy brain" mode, and how to heal using real science.

What you’ll get from this episode:

-How to decode your Busy Brain Score and what it reveals about your stress levels

-The difference between chronic stress and burnout (and why it matters)

-A science-backed morning ritual to reset your nervous system

-Why hope is a measurable mindset and a leadership superpower

Walk away with practical tools to calm your mind, protect your energy, and move forward with purpose.

00:00 Intro

00:35 Meet Dr. Romie Mushtaq

00:58 Dr Romie's Story: Burnout, Illness, and Finding Purpose

03:00 The Busy Brain Cure: Why She Wrote It

07:14 Understanding Your "Brain Score" and the Busy Brain Quiz

09:20 Busy Brain vs Burnout

10:43 Neuroscience of Storytelling and Self-Talk

14:49 The Importance of Morning Rituals

22:16 Burnout: Where to Begin

24:05 Diet is a Four Letter Curse Word

27:29 Busy Brain Lab Tests

29:18 The Science of Hope

37:12 Is Working 24/7 The Only Path to Success?

42:28 Final Thoughts and Questions

44:49 Outro

45:57 Disclaimer