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
Why Your Wellness Strategy is Missing the Mark
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. Safia Debar delves into the concept of resilience, debunking common myths and highlighting why many wellness strategies fail. She introduces the 40/60 rule, which attributes 40% of burnout to individual traits and 60% to systemic issues within organizations. Dr. Debar shares insights from neuroscience and her extensive experience working with high achievers, emphasizing the importance of psychological safety, agency over workload, effective recovery practices, and meaningful leadership. She also provides practical steps for HR teams to redesign their resilience strategies, focusing on systemic changes to foster sustainable productivity and employee well-being.
00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Wellness Strategies
02:44 Debunking the Resilience Myth
03:58 The Story of Michael: A Case Study
06:50 The 40-60 Rule: Individual vs. Systemic Factors
12:27 The Neuroscience of Sustainable Resilience
18:19 Four Steps to Redesign Resilience in Organizations
23:26 Conclusion: Embedding Resilience for Success
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