Beyond Burnout

Dr Behrooz Behbod
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Recovering from burnout? This channel is for thoughtful people who naturally notice what could be better; leaders, founders, healthcare professionals, and anyone who has spent years carrying responsibility for others. I'm Dr Behrooz Behbod, founder of The Entrepreneur's Doctor, executive coach, and Harvard & Oxford-trained wellbeing specialist. Connect with me: www.behroozbehbod.com. Important: Educational only, not personal medical advice. If you have concerning or worsening symptoms, please seek professional care. Opinions are my own and may not reflect affiliated organisations.

  1. 2d ago

    Are Stress & Burnout Ticking Time Bombs For Your Health?

    Chronic stress and burnout impact long-term health and wellbeing in measurable ways. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by professional demands, this discussion clarifies the relationship between high-pressure environments and physical health. About Dr Behrooz Behbod:Founder of The Entrepreneur's Doctor l Executive Coach l Harvard & Oxford-trained public health and wellbeing specialist. BEYOND BURNOUT COMPASS: https://www.behroozbehbod.com. --- Important: Educational only, not personal medical advice. If you have concerning or worsening symptoms, please seek professional care. Opinions are my own and may not reflect affiliated organisations.

  2. Sep 4

    The TRUTH About Sunday Night Dread: Stop Ignoring It!

    Sunday night dread can be more than just the blues. Learn to spot the early warning signs before your work week begins. If you frequently find yourself feeling overwhelmed by work week stress before Monday morning, this guide is designed for you. By recognising early warning signs like poor sleep, constant fatigue, or brain fog, you can start to address work anxiety before it impacts your long-term health. We also discuss irritability and cynicism as key markers of burnout prevention. About Dr Behrooz Behbod: Founder of The Entrepreneur's Doctor l Executive Coach l Harvard & Oxford-trained public health and wellbeing specialist. BEYOND BURNOUT COMPASS: https://www.behroozbehbod.com. --- Important: Educational only, not personal medical advice. If you have concerning or worsening symptoms, please seek professional care. Opinions are my own and may not reflect affiliated organisations.

  3. Aug 28

    When You Stop Caring About Work You Used to Love (Burnout Cynicism)

    Are you losing passion for work? Learn to identify the three dimensions of burnout and regain control over your professional life. This video is designed for anyone feeling irritable with colleagues or clients, even when they once found their career or business meaningful. We examine the core components of workplace burnout, moving beyond general stress to define the specific markers that indicate you are heading toward exhaustion. Understanding these signs is the first step toward managing your mental well-being. This session offers a realistic perspective on how professional exhaustion manifests, helping you spot the indicators before they lead to long-term career cynicism. About Dr Behrooz Behbod: Founder of The Entrepreneur's Doctor l Executive Coach l Harvard & Oxford-trained public health and wellbeing specialist. BEYOND BURNOUT COMPASS: https://www.behroozbehbod.com --- Important: Educational only, not personal medical advice. If you have concerning or worsening symptoms, please seek professional care. Opinions are my own and may not reflect affiliated organisations.

  4. Aug 21

    Burnout Brain Fog: Why You Can’t Think Like You Used To

    Beyond Burnout Compass: https://www.behroozbehbod.com. Experiencing burnout and cognitive decline? Learn why your memory fails during meetings and how to reclaim your mental clarity. Many professionals notice they struggle with once-instinctive decisions or suffer from frequent mind blanks when under pressure. This video explains the direct link between chronic stress and brain function, specifically focusing on how burnout impairs attention and memory in high-stakes work environments. It is designed for anyone feeling overwhelmed by professional demands who needs to understand the physiological cost of their daily grind. By recognising these symptoms of cognitive decline, you can better identify when your brain is signalling a need for recovery rather than just more willpower. We discuss the reality of mental fatigue, helping you separate temporary lapses from deeper burnout issues. Understanding these patterns is the first step toward restoring your cognitive performance and managing your professional workload more sustainably. About Dr Behrooz Behbod: Founder of The Entrepreneur's Doctor l Executive Coach l Harvard & Oxford-trained public health and wellbeing specialist. BEYOND BURNOUT COMPASS: https://www.behroozbehbod.com --- Important: Educational only, not personal medical advice. If you have concerning or worsening symptoms, please seek professional care. Opinions are my own and may not reflect affiliated organisations.

  5. Aug 16

    The Exhaustion No Amount of Sleep Will Fix

    Are you struggling with persistent exhaustion even after eight hours of sleep? Learn why more rest might not be the answer. About Dr Behrooz Behbod: Founder of The Entrepreneur's Doctor l Executive Coach l Harvard & Oxford-trained public health and wellbeing specialist. BEYOND BURNOUT COMPASS: https://www.behroozbehbod.com. --- Important: Educational only, not personal medical advice. If you have concerning or worsening symptoms, please seek professional care. Opinions are my own and may not reflect affiliated organisations.

  6. Aug 10

    The Loneliest Part of Burnout Nobody Warns You About

    Burnout recovery often feels lonely, but social connection might be the missing piece to healing. Learn why isolation happens. About Dr Behrooz Behbod:Founder of The Entrepreneur's Doctor l Executive Coach l Harvard & Oxford-trained public health and wellbeing specialist. BEYOND BURNOUT COMPASS: https://www.behroozbehbod.com. --- Important: Educational only, not personal medical advice. If you have concerning or worsening symptoms, please seek professional care. Opinions are my own and may not reflect affiliated organisations. References: 1. Social Isolation and Burnout, Professional Fulfillment, and Suicidal Ideation Among US Physicians. West CP, Dyrbye LN, Sinsky CA, et al. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2025;:S0025-6196(25)00414-8. doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2025.07.025; 2. Loneliness, Burnout, and Other Types of Emotional Distress Among Family Medicine Physicians: Results From a National Survey. Ofei-Dodoo S, Mullen R, Pasternak A, et al. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM. 2021 May-Jun;34(3):531-541. doi:10.3122/jabfm.2021.03.200566; 3. Insomnia Mediates the Longitudinal Association Between Loneliness and Burnout Among Nurses. Świtaj P, Baka Ł, Kapica Ł, et al. Scientific Reports. 2025;15(1):25384. doi:10.1038/s41598-025-11264-8; 4. Effect of a Professional Coaching Intervention on the Well-being and Distress of Physicians. Dyrbye LN, Shanafelt TD, Gill PR, Satele DV, West CP. JAMA Internal Medicine. 2019;179(10):1406-1414. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2019.2425; 5. Social Support, Social Isolation, and Burnout: Cross-Sectional Study of U.S. Residents Exploring Associations With Individual, Interpersonal, Program, and Work-Related Factors. Leep Hunderfund AN, West CP, Rackley SJ, et al. Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges. 2022;97(8):1184-1194. doi:10.1097/ACM.0000000000004709; 6. Effects of work–family–school role conflicts and role‐related social support on burnout in Registered Nurses: a structural equation modelling approach. Goong H, Xu L, Li CY. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2016;72(11):2762-2772. doi:10.1111/jan.13029; 7. Mediating effect of resilience on the relationship between perceived social support and burnout among Chinese palliative nurses. Zhang Y, Guan C, Jiang J, Zhu C, Hu X. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 2023;32(13-14):3887-3897. doi:10.1111/jocn.16532; 8. Comparative Effectiveness of Individual-Level Psychosocial Interventions for Nurse Burnout and Its Core Dimensions: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Liu X, Wang H, Tian S, Guo X, Cao H. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 2026;182:105622. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2026.105622; 9. Designing and Building a Portfolio of Individual Support Resources for Physicians. Brazeau CMLR, Trockel MT, Swensen SJ, Shanafelt TD. Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges. 2023;98(10):1113-1119. doi:10.1097/ACM.0000000000005276; 10. Is This the Solution to Wellbeing and Burnout Management for the Critical Care Workforce? A Parallel, Interventional, Feasibility and Realist Informed Pilot Randomized Control Trial Protocol. Adnan NBB, Dafny HA, Baldwin C, Beccaria G, Chamberlain D. PloS One. 2023;18(4):e0285038. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0285038; 11. Addressing Distress Management Challenges: Recommendations From the Consensus Panel of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society and the Association of Oncology Social Work. Deshields TL, Wells-Di Gregorio S, Flowers SR, et al. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. 2021;71(5):407-436. doi:10.3322/caac.21672; 12. Pragmatic Parental Support to Mitigate Burnout Among Pregnant and Postpartum Trainees. Rubio-Chavez A, Koelliker EL, Askew EA, et al. JAMA. 2026;:2848997. doi:10.1001/jama.2026.5663.

  7. Aug 8

    Why Rest Doesn't Fix High-Achiever Burnout

    Learn how burnout recovery works for high achievers and why you still feel unlike yourself despite rest. Many high achievers struggle to regain their identity after a career break or extended leave. This session is designed for professionals who have stepped back from work but find that their internal sense of self has not yet followed suit. Dr. Behrooz, a public health physician and executive coach, breaks down three research-based insights that redefine how we approach personal well-being. By examining the intersection of high achiever burnout and identity, this video offers a fresh perspective on the transition back to work. About Dr Behrooz Behbod: Founder of The Entrepreneur's Doctor l Executive Coach l Harvard & Oxford-trained public health and wellbeing specialist. BEYOND BURNOUT COMPASS: https://www.behroozbehbod.com. --- Important: Educational only, not personal medical advice. If you have concerning or worsening symptoms, please seek professional care. Opinions are my own and may not reflect affiliated organisations. References: 1. A Cognitive Behavioral Model Proposing That Clinical Burnout May Maintain Itself. Almén N. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021;18(7):3446. doi:10.3390/ijerph18073446; 2. The Abstraction Habituation Model of Knowledge Worker Burnout. Meaden J. Frontiers in Psychology. 2026;17:1763376. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1763376; 3. Burnout and self‐regulation failure: A diary study of self‐undermining and job crafting among nurses. Roczniewska M, Bakker AB. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2021;77(8):3424-3435. doi:10.1111/jan.14872; 4. Physician Health and Wellness. McClafferty HH, Hubbard DK, Foradori D, et al. Pediatrics. 2022;150(5):e2022059665. doi:10.1542/peds.2022-059665; 5. Efficacy of Individual-Level Interventions to Mitigate the Risk for Burnout Among Health Care Professionals : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Collett G, Gupta J, Eltayeb A, et al. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2025;. doi:10.7326/ANNALS-25-00469; 6. Comparative Effectiveness of Individual-Level Psychosocial Interventions for Nurse Burnout and Its Core Dimensions: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Liu X, Wang H, Tian S, Guo X, Cao H. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 2026;182:105622. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2026.105622; 7. Interventions for Preventing or Reducing Nurse Burnout: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Jiménez-García S, Flor-Martínez A. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 2026;178:105391. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2026.105391; 8. Exploring the effectiveness of a specialized therapy programme for burnout using subjective report and biomarkers of stress. Orosz A, Federspiel A, Eckert A, et al. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy. 2021;28(4):852-861. doi:10.1002/cpp.2539; 9. Psychotherapeutic Burnout Interventions-an Umbrella Review. Kern S, Jerg-Bretzke L, Beschoner P. Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz. 2024;67(11):1279-1287. doi:10.1007/s00103-024-03961-y; 10. Controlled Interventions to Reduce Burnout in Physicians. Panagioti M, Panagopoulou E, Bower P, et al. JAMA Internal Medicine. 2017;177(2):195-205. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.7674; 11. Interventions to Prevent and Reduce Physician Burnout: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. West CP, Dyrbye LN, Erwin PJ, Shanafelt TD. Lancet (London, England). 2016;388(10057):2272-2281. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(16)31279-X.

  8. Aug 3

    Burnout Isn't Caused by Overwork. It's Caused by Caring.

    Facing burnout recovery while caring too much? Find out why overworking might not be the real reason you feel exhausted. Many of us assume that burnout is a direct result of overwork, but my experience suggests otherwise. I have found that my highest effort periods did not lead to burnout, whereas times when I cared deeply about outcomes often led to total depletion. This video examines the distinction between hard work and the emotional toll of intense caring. If you have been struggling with mental fatigue despite not working more hours than usual, this discussion is for you. We look at the specific shift in perspective required to stop emotional exhaustion before it happens. Understanding why we burn out is the first step toward reclaiming your energy without lowering your standards. About Dr Behrooz Behbod:Founder of The Entrepreneur's Doctor l Executive Coach l Harvard & Oxford-trained public health and wellbeing specialist. BEYOND BURNOUT COMPASS: https://www.behroozbehbod.com. --- Important:Educational only, not personal medical advice. If you have concerning or worsening symptoms, please seek professional care. Opinions are my own and may not reflect affiliated organisations. References: 1. Moral Distress and Occupational Burnout in US Physicians. Tutty MA, West CP, Dyrbye LN, et al. JAMA Network Open. 2026;9(3):e263161. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.3161; 2. Triggers and Factors Associated With Moral Distress and Moral Injury in Health and Social Care Workers: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies. Beadle ES, Walecka A, Sangam AV, et al. PloS One. 2024;19(6):e0303013. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0303013; 3. Burnout and ‘stress of conscience’ among healthcare personnel. Glasberg AL, Eriksson S, Norberg A. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2007;57(4):392-403. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04111.x; 4. Clinician Well-Being: Addressing Global Needs for Improvements In the Health Care Field a Joint Opinion From the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, European Society of Cardiology, and the World Heart Federation. Mehta LS, Elkind MSV, Achenbach S, Pinto FJ, Poppas A. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2021;78(7):752-756. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2021.04.043; 5. Examining the Impact of Moral Injury on Burnout, Impostor Syndrome, and Low Self-Compassion Among Female Medical Trainees: A Secondary Analysis. Syed A, Thibodeau PS, Dieujuste N, et al. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2024;99(12):1905-1912. doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2024.07.015; 6. Physician Health and Wellness. McClafferty HH, Hubbard DK, Foradori D, et al. Pediatrics. 2022;150(5):e2022059665. doi:10.1542/peds.2022-059665; 7. Residue and Resilience: Understanding and Addressing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Compassion Fatigue, Moral Injury, and Burnout in Emergency Medicine. Lowe J, Griffiths S. The Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2025;77:14-20. doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2025.07.017; 8. Misdiagnosis: Burnout, Moral Injury, and Implications for the Electronic Health Record. Williams MS. Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA. 2021;28(5):1047-1050. doi:10.1093/jamia/ocaa244; 9. Patterns of Potential Moral Injury in Post-9/11 Combat Veterans and COVID-19 Healthcare Workers. Nieuwsma JA, O'Brien EC, Xu H, Smigelsky MA, Meador KG. Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2022;37(8):2033-2040. doi:10.1007/s11606-022-07487-4.

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Recovering from burnout? This channel is for thoughtful people who naturally notice what could be better; leaders, founders, healthcare professionals, and anyone who has spent years carrying responsibility for others. I'm Dr Behrooz Behbod, founder of The Entrepreneur's Doctor, executive coach, and Harvard & Oxford-trained wellbeing specialist. Connect with me: www.behroozbehbod.com. Important: Educational only, not personal medical advice. If you have concerning or worsening symptoms, please seek professional care. Opinions are my own and may not reflect affiliated organisations.

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  • Creator
    Dr Behrooz Behbod
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr Behrooz Behbod
  • Show Website
    Beyond Burnout