Master Stress with Dr. S
Welcome to Master Stress with Dr. S, the podcast that empowers high-achievers to unlock their full potential by mastering stress and achieving burnout-proof success. Hosted by Dr. Safia Debar, a renowned stress expert, medical doctor, speaker and coach. Each episode dives deep into the neuroscience of stress, blending logic and intuition to give you practical tools for thriving in a fast-paced world. Whether you’re navigating the pressures of leadership, striving for peak performance, or yearning for a life of balance and freedom, Dr. Safia Debar will guide you through powerful strategies, expert insights, and personal stories to help you regain control, nurture your well-being, and live authentically. Tune in to discover how to stop stress from holding you back and start living your best, empowered life.
Master Stress with Dr. S
Two Brain States: The Hidden Driver Behind Productivity and Chaos
Your team isn’t lazy—they’re just stuck in survival mode.
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. Safia Debar continues a series called 'Lead Without Losing Your Mind and Thrive Instead.' This neuroscience-informed series is designed for HR leaders, executives, and managers seeking real solutions to stress without burnout. Dr. Debar explains the two brain states—survival mode and executive mode—and their impact on productivity and well-being. She discusses common workplace stressors like excessive meetings and constant urgency, and offers practical strategies to foster a PFC-friendly culture. The episode emphasizes the importance of creating environments that promote psychological safety, clarity, and recovery to enable high performance and innovation.
00:00 Introduction to Lead Without Losing Your Mind
02:21 Understanding Brain States: Survival vs. Executive Mode
04:42 Impact of Chronic Stress on Organizations
08:13 Identifying and Shifting Brain States in the Workplace
09:25 Creating a Prefrontal Cortex Friendly Culture
12:11 Practical Strategies for Enhancing Workplace Productivity
16:05 Environmental and Cognitive Ergonomics
20:00 Leadership Modeling and Organizational Change
23:01 Final Thoughts and Next Steps
Connect with Dr Safia Debar
GP Mayo Clinic London
https://www.mayoclinichealthcare.co.uk
Harvard affiliated BHI certified in Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) courses
@drsafiadebar
One of Tatler's "Top 21 private doctors in Britain" 2020