Think you're just "a bit tired" or "pushing through" another long clinical shift? Think again. That low-key buzz in your body might not be caffeine—it could be chronic nervous system activation. 🧠💥
In this powerful episode of Am I Doing It Wrong?, Doctor Becc (Dr Rebecca Nothrop) and Kristeen Barker break down the silent stress response that so many doctors unknowingly operate from—and how it's quietly hijacking your energy, clarity, and well-being.
Whether you’re running on adrenaline without realising it, skipping lunch again (guilty), or feeling wired-but-exhausted by 10 a.m., this one’s for you.
You’ll learn:
The subtle signs you're stuck in fight-or-flight mode (spoiler: it’s not always a racing heart)
3 science-backed, real-world tools to actually reset your parasympathetic nervous system
How to weave calm into your clinical day—without needing extra time, yoga pants, or a retreat in Bali
Doctor Becc shares a game-changing moment of self-awareness mid-shift, and Kristeen reveals how adrenaline used to fuel her registrar years without her even knowing it. This is the kind of wisdom that comes from being in the trenches—and finding a better way out.
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