Dr. Aditi Nerurkar: How to Rewire Your Brain to Stress Less and Relax More | E301

2024-07-29

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Believing that "pressure makes diamonds," Dr. Aditi Nerurkar endured grueling 80-hour weeks as a medical resident. One day, she felt a sudden pain like wild horses racing across her chest. Thinking she had a heart condition, she underwent tests, but her doctor revealed stress as the culprit. This drove her to investigate its underlying causes. In this episode, Aditi explains the science behind stress and resilience, sharing practical strategies to manage daily pressures and improve mental well-being.Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a Harvard physician and stress expert, co-directing the...

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a Harvard physician and stress expert, co-directing the Harvard Medical School Clerkship in Community Engagement. She authored The 5 Resets and has been featured in the New York Times and Oprah Magazine.

In this episode, Hala and Aditi will discuss:

- Good stress vs. bad stress

- The ‘amygdala hijack’ and why it matters

- Breathing techniques to help you relax

- The danger of toxic resilience

- How to win the battle against digital overload

- The truth about multitasking

- Tips for better sleep

- The genius of ‘fake commute’ for remote workers

- How to switch from stress mode to relax mode

- Rediscovering childhood passions for balance

- And other topics…

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is an internal medicine physician and public health expert focused on stress, resilience, and mental health. She is the co-director of the Harvard Medical School Clerkship in Community Engagement. Aditi developed a unique clinical practice in stress management at Harvard’s Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, using evidence-based integrative approaches to tackle complex medical illnesses. Her new book, The 5 Resets, offers practical strategies to overcome stress and burnout. She is a sought-after speaker and her work has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Oprah Magazine.

Connect With Aditi:

Dr. Aditi’s Website: https://www.5resets.com/

Dr. Aditi’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditinerurkar/

Dr. Aditi’s Twitter: https://x.com/draditinerurkar

Dr. Aditi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draditinerurkar/?hl=en

Dr. Aditi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/draditinerurkar/

Dr. Aditi’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1uE02l88h_cPamRRyLS9SQ

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Aditi’s Book, The 5 Resets: https://www.amazon.com/Resets-Rewire-Brain-Stress-Resilience/dp/0063289210

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