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

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!