Today, we have Dr Michelle Woolhouse, the author of ‘Wonder Within’, who will share her personal journey of burnout and how she found a way to recover and rediscover her life’s purpose. Dr Michelle is a GP who practises integrative medicine and ran a successful integrative clinic, but after suffering from burnout, took a break and reflected on her life. The result of this is her book ‘Wonder Within’, which details her journey and provides readers with the neurobiology or science behind stress, tips to prevent and overcome burnout.
What I love about my conversation with Dr Michelle Woolhouse
What I love about this conversation with Dr Michelle Woolhouse was how courageous she is in sharing her story, her vulnerability. She is a giant in her field yet she shared her story with no holds barred so that we can learn from her lessons learnt because she understands the power of community and a rising tide lifts all ships. She has compiled the wisdom she’s built from her own story and her patients’ stories into a playlist that will touch and inspire you to find the wonder within.
You are in for a treat as Michelle is a Mistress of Reflection whereby she gently lifts us on her shoulders so we can sink our teeth into the cause and effect of stress.In this podcast episode, Dr. Michelle Woolhouse shares her personal journey of burnout and how she overcame it to discover her life’s purpose. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing signs and symptoms of stress, as it can manifest in signs and symptoms like fatigue, brain fog and not quite feeling like yourself before it becomes ‘burnout’. The prevalence of stress and its impact on lifestyle-related disorders like heart disease and diabetes is highlighted, with millennials being the worst affected.
Listeners, Be Ready to be filled with wonder with my conversation with Dr Michelle Woolhouse
In this episode, you will discover:
The story of Dr. Michelle Woolhouse’s personal journey of burnout and how she found a way to recover and discover her life’s purpose.
The science behind hidden stress (what signs and symptoms to watch out for) and how stress chemistry can lead to immune dysregulation and predispose individuals to various disease states, including skin cancer asthma, eczema, IBS, tension headaches, chronic pain and poor attention.
Insights on how to hone self-awareness and the top 5 things you can do to break the cycle of stress and prevent burnout
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