EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 1H 1M
The Science Behind Stress & Burnout with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
from Conversations with Cam · host Cameron Oaks Rogers
In this episode, Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard physician, stress expert, and author, breaks down the science behind stress and burnout, what's actually happening in our brains when overwhelmed, and the actual tools to do something about it. Dr. Aditi explains how you can be burned out without even realizing it, why toxic resilience is ruining us, and the effect that doomscrolling has on our brains. Plus, she shares her five science-backed and cost-free resets to rewire your brain in a busy world.Key Takeaway / Points:Dr. Aditi's personal story from a stressed patient to a leading stress expertThe difference between good stress and bad stress (and why zero stress isn't actually the goal)What modern burnout really looks likeWhy 74% of people have at least one feature of stress or burnout right nowThe resilience myth: why you can be deeply resilient and completely burned out at the same timeWhat doomscrolling and information overload is actually doing to your brain and how to create digital boundaries that stickThe concept of "Popcorn Brain" and revenge bedtime procrastination Why women are more likely to experience burnoutOrder The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience HEREFollow Dr. Aditi:Instagram: @draditinerurkarWebsite: www.draditi.comFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersYouTube: Cameron Rogers
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In this episode, Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard physician, stress expert, and author, breaks down the science behind stress and burnout, what's actually happening in our brains when overwhelmed, and the actual tools to do something about it. Dr. Aditi explains how you can be burned out without even realizing it, why toxic resilience is ruining us, and the effect that doomscrolling has on our brains. Plus, she shares her five science-backed and cost-free resets to rewire your brain in a busy world.Key Takeaway / Points:Dr. Aditi's personal story from a stressed patient to a leading stress expertThe difference between good stress and bad stress (and why zero stress isn't actually the goal)What modern burnout really looks likeWhy 74% of people have at least one feature of stress or burnout right nowThe resilience myth: why you can be deeply resilient and completely burned out at the same timeWhat doomscrolling and information overload is actually doing to your brain and how to create digital boundaries that stickThe concept of "Popcorn Brain" and revenge bedtime procrastination Why women are more likely to experience burnoutOrder The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience HEREFollow Dr. Aditi:Instagram: @draditinerurkarWebsite: www.draditi.comFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersYouTube: Cameron Rogers
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