Dr. Irene Cop discusses the effects of stress on the brain in a podcast interview
Stress triggers the hard-wired stress response, activating fight, flight, freeze, or faint reactions, leading to physical and mental changes
The prefrontal cortex, responsible for logical thinking and emotional regulation, goes offline during stress, impacting decision-making and focus
Resilience tools and techniques can be learned to keep the prefrontal cortex engaged, helping manage stress and avoid negative consequences. Dr. Cop introduces the "Flameout Syndrome Risk Assessment" to determine one's risk of severe burnout and offers a resource for self-awareness
Dr. Barrett is an MD Neurologist who trained at Stanford. She is a headache specialist who uses both conventional and functional medicine approaches to helping patients treat their migraines. She is the Founder of Migraine...