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Podcast: The Burnout Recovery Podcast
Episode: When Work Follows You Home: Breaking the Mental Load Cycle
Description: Do you ever feel like your brain never gets a break? In this episode, Dr. Jo explores the invisible cognitive burden that healthcare professionals carry and how it's damaging the relationships that matter most. Drawing from Stanford WellMD research showing that over 40% of physicians report work negatively impacting their personal relationships, discover practical strategies to break the mental load cycle. Learn the 4-Step Relationship-Protective Mental Load Reset and workplace advocacy strategies that protect your personal time. Key Takeaways Mental load = cognitive + emotional + invisible labour that follows you home Stanford research: 40% of p...