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In this illuminating episode of the Burnout Recovery Podcast, Dr. Jo Braid welcomes Dr. Em Wong 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
• 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

Dr. Em joins a panel of experts to discuss the impact of digital information and our mental health.

00:00 - Moderator’s introduction
02:54 - Dr. Em introduces herself and her interpretation of mental health
08:28 - Discusses how it takes courage to face your own emotions
15:36 - Dr. Em’s view on technology’s impact on our mental health
33:47 - What steps can be taken to address the challenges brought by technology to our mental well-being

In this conversation with Lynn Grogan of the Redesign Your Life podcast, Dr. Em talks about the book sheʻs writing with Coach Emma Caronna, Vibrant to 100: Extend your Brainspan and Shape How You Age. The book gives practical tips and advice about lifestyle habits that can help you be healthy of mind and body as we get older.

00:00 - Introduction and brain health overview
02:05 - Dr. Wong’s background and book
05:00 - Managing stress and self-compassion
09:35 - Debunking aging myths
17:07 - Physical health and brain connection
23:13 - Encouraging small changes
28:03 - Fun and creativity for brain health
35:30 - Supporting others and role modeling
45:00 - Actionable steps and conclusion

As part of the Cha Chi Ming Education Series, Dr. Em discusses how brain health is defined, how we can impact our risk for brain disease through lifestyle interventions, and learn to engage mindset and purpose to take care of our physical brains.

Dr. Em discusses how multigenerational care partners can fight dementia during this recording of the 4th Annual Cha Ching Ming Lecture at University of Washington's Osher Centre.

In the second part of this two-part series on dementia, Dr. Em and Dr. Mitzi Krockover of the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast continue their discussion and focus more deeply on dementia and the two most common causes: Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. Dr. Em additionally shares resources on dementia, including genetic risk factors, and the effects of hormones. as well as when and where to seek help.

00:36 - Recap of part one and focus on dementia
01:22 - Causes of dementia: Alzheimer's and vascular dementia
03:00 - Coexistence of Alzheimer's and vascular changes
04:09 - Reducing risk factors and early intervention
05:57 - Genetic risk factors: APOE4 gene
07:32 - Medications and impact on dementia risk
09:12 - Hormones and women's risk for dementia
10:44 - Hormone therapy: timing and risks
12:22 - Women's health research and progress
13:16 - Taking action: self-care and brain health
14:39 - Supplements and resources for brain health
16:01 - Recognizing signs of dementia in yourself and loved ones
17:35 - When to seek medical advice
19:02 - Practical tips for brain health and conclusion
20:18 - Episode wrap-up and resources

Your brain will thank you for tuning in to this two-part series on dementia, which affects women 2:1 in comparison with men. Dr. Em and Dr. Mitzi Krockover of the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast talk about the lifestyle choices that can reduce the risk of dementia as well as positively affect our overall health. They also discuss caregivers and reflect on why it’s important to take care of yourself as you help loved ones through challenging health issues.

01:32 - Introduction
02:13 - Dr. Em’s career
03:07 - Empowering women and caregivers
04:00 - Importance of self-care for caregivers
05:50 - Coaching caregivers on health choices
07:03 - Differentiating brain and mind
08:10 - Risk factors for dementia
09:18 - Sleep recommendations
10:31 - Exercise and personalized approach
11:55 - Precision medicine resources
13:07 - Stress impact on dementia
14:20 - Lifespan, health span, and brain span
15:05 - Purposeful life and dementia risk
16:50 - Engaging heart and brain
18:03 - Dr. Em's personal experience

We all experience societal and cultural programming throughout our lives. From children, we’re taught how to belong and who we need to be to fit in. Dr. Em joins this panel of coaches on the Life Coach School podcast to discuss this struggle. The entire episode is so valuable, but to tune into Dr. Em’s portion, start at minute mark 37:22.

Learn how to be yourself, set boundaries, and have better relationships with your parents, as Dr. Em and three others discuss how to best honor your parent by honoring yourself.

05:58 - Introductions
10:37 - Understanding filial piety
14:02 - Impact of filial piety on parent-child relationships
23:28 - Differentiating love, respect, and agreement in filial piety
28:27 - Relationship tip: reducing defensiveness
33:34 - Introduction to the Integrity Healing website

Hear these valuable insights into managing stress and burnout, and how to “mom your brain.”

01:42 - Dr Em's personal story
05:10 - What's burnout and how to avoid it
09:50 - Physical and emotional stress
13:08 - Stay connected with your body / avoiding “Auto-pilot” mode
19:14 - The influence of modern technology on our brains

Sharing what she learned during her weight loss journey, Dr. Em talks about growing up being called “little elephant” to learning the tools to flourish in her health and life. Hear how her image and weight have affected her since childhood and how she is shedding the mental and physical burdens that she carried for so long. You’ll learn the importance of knowing your body’s needs, how Dr. Em finally lost the weight, and so much more.

01:22 - Introduction to Em Wong and her story
03:24 - Em’s background and career
05:10 - Em’s personal weight struggle and family influences
08:08 - Cultural influences and family expectations
10:53 - Em’s journey with exercise and realization about nutrition
13:06 - Discovering the podcast and initial changes
15:50 - Joining the weight loss program and experience with coaching
18:45 - Em's insights on hormonal impact on weight
21:48 - Traditional Chinese Medicine and personal applications
23:46 - Cultural norms and food relationships
26:20 - Lessons and takeaways from coaching
29:04 - Em’s coaching journey and transition to coaching practice
31:38 - Em’s artistic approach to journaling and mindfulness
34:04 - Meditation and mindful practices
36:30 - Closing remarks and gratitude

Dr. Em and her friend Dr. Rahi talk about Dr. Emʻs Integrative Medicine and Acupuncture background—and the east meets west changes in medicine that are happening today!