The Busy Brain Cure: The Eight-Week Plan to Find Focus, Tame Anxiety, and Sleep Again

by Romie Mushtaq MD

Overview

*A National Bestseller*

Noted neurologist and Chief Wellness Officer Dr. Romie Mushtaq reveals the hidden connection between insomnia, anxiety, and adult ADD/ADHD – and gives you a science-backed plan to heal burnout and your Busy Brain in just 8 weeks.

Do racing thoughts keep you from falling asleep at night? Is it impossible to focus, even on tasks that used to stimulate you? Are you mindlessly stress-eating throughout the day?

These are signs that you have a “Busy Brain,” a term coined by triple-board certified physician Dr. Romie Mushtaq to describe a brain riddled with anxiety, insomnia, and ADD/ADHD.

Dr. Romie’s interest in the co-existence of these symptoms began while she was practicing neurology. It deepened after she was rushed into life-saving surgery and finally forced to acknowledge the toll that chronic stress had taken on her life.

Determined to heal after conventional medicine failed her, Dr. Romie embarked on a mission to unearth the truth about stress responses in our bodies and brains. The Busy Brain Cure is the culmination of 20+ years of clinical research as a brain doctor and experience in corporate wellness as a Chief Wellness Officer.

The book offers a practical, science-based approach to healing your Busy Brain through a straightforward 8-week protocol that anyone can implement.

The Busy Brain Cure will show you how to:

• Improve focus and energy without coffee and stimulants
• Fall asleep and stay asleep
• Address the underlying cause of anxiety, insomnia, and adult ADD
• Manage bloating and stress-eating without a diet or cleanse
• Treat and heal chronic stress and burnout
• Alleviate the burnout crisis in your workplace

With her characteristic wit and sass, Dr. Romie sheds light on the science of chronic stress and neuroinflammation through personal anecdotes and humor. Written for high-performing individuals who need a lasting cure for their Busy Brain, this book is changing the conversation around wellness, success, and performance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781335007117
Publisher:	Hanover Square Press
Publication date:	01/09/2024
Edition description:	Original
Pages:	384
Sales rank:	77,686
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

Dr. Romie Mushtaq, MD is a board-certified physician and an award-winning speaker on leadership and workplace wellness. Known for her work with Fortune 500 clients, elite athletes, and celebrities, she brings together over 20 years of experience and research in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to her keynotes and corporate programs. She is also the Chief Wellness Officer for Evolution Hospitality, where she scaled a mindfulness and wellness program to over 7000+ employees. Her expertise is regularly featured in national media outlets, such as TED talks, NPR, NBC, USA Today, Inc., and Forbes.Dr. Romie entered neurology at a time when less than 5% of women in the US were brain doctors. She completed her medical training at the Medical University of South Carolina, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and the University of Michigan where she won numerous teaching and research awards.After suffering from career burnout and undergoing life-saving surgery, Dr. Romie traveled the world learning the power of global healing traditions to heal herself and now help individuals heal their Busy Brains.Known as the STEMinist in stilettos, Dr. Romie also serves on the Board of Directors for Girl Scouts of America and advocates for women in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine. For insights and tools to heal your brain, body, & team, connect with Dr. Romie on social media at @drromie and her website: www.DrRomie.com.

Editorial Reviews

"The Busy Brain Cure will transform how individuals and organizations approach the outdated conversation on diets, stress, & burnout. Dr. Romie combines her authority as a neurologist, holistic health expert, and corporate Chief Wellness Officer to lead a researched, comprehensive, easy-to-implement program called brainSHIFT. brainSHIFT will help you to stop sugar cravings, curb stress eating, and tame anxiety so you can focus, feel energized, and sleep through the night."—JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFI, Nutrition & Fitness Expert, NYT Bestselling Author

“For any leader searching for a solution to the workplace mental health and burnout crisis, The Busy Brain Cure, offers a compelling research-based program based on the latest brain science. Dr. Romie's unique authority as a physician, Chief Wellness Officer, and compassionate leader has helped countless individuals and teams rethink their relationship to stress and build wellness cultures.”—John Murphy, CEO, Great Wolf Resorts


“As a high-achieving daughter of immigrants, I identified with Dr. Romie’s compelling backstory, often choosing to bury and ignore stress and anxiety and accepting them as byproducts of success. But no longer. With Dr. Romie’s eye-opening book, The Busy Brain Cure, I am stronger than ever and equipped to diagnose and address burnout. Her research-backed solutions set us all on a path to better days and getting more meaning out of every experience.” —Lisa Sun, Gravitas CEO and bestselling author of Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence

"The secret to getting and staying healthy isn't a new supplement or food, it's curing your Busy Brain. This brilliant 8-week plan is deliciously doable and essential for anyone frustrated by trying diets that don't work. Stop stress cravings, improve energy, focus and sleep today using Dr. Romie’s researched protocol." —Ashley Koff, RD, award-winning personalized nutrition expert, bestselling author, and founder of The Better Nutrition Program


"The Busy Brain Cure isn't just a solution; it's a revolution. To the CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs feeling trapped in relentless cycles of stress, anxiety, and burnout: Dr. Romie offers a transformative path for healing the root cause. She weaves her expertise in neurology and integrative medicine with humor, ancient wisdom, and captivating storytelling to guide you toward a more balanced, sustainable way of working, leading, and living." —Natalie MacNeil, Emmy Award–winning media entrepreneur, author of The Rituals, and founder of Coaching Evolved

"If you identify as creatively fulfilled but stressed by a brain that won't stop, The Busy Brain Cure delivers the solution you have been searching for. In true Dr. Romie Real Talk style, you won't be told to meditate for an hour a day or to tone down your aspirations, rather you will get a medically informed cure that literally reduces inflammation in your brain, allowing you to sleep better, sharpen your focus and do the best work of your life."—Pamela Slim, award-winning author of Body of Work and The Widest Net
"For any leader in need of a solution to the burnout crisis in their organization, The Busy Brain Cure provides a scientific solution that is cost-effective and easy to implement for individuals and teams. Dr. Romie serves as our Chief Wellness Officer, and her unique expertise in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness have helped to create a cultural movement within the organization." —Will Loughran, president of Evolution Hospitality

"The Busy Brain Cure is the solution to the toxic hustle culture in the workplace that is fueling anxiety, difficulty focusing, and FOMO about work. Bringing together brain science and powerful client transformation stories, Dr. Romie shares an 8-week plan to heal burnout that founders and leaders need to address focus and productivity." —Suneera Madhani, founder of Stax and CEO School

"Here is a program that dismantles the toxic diet culture and honors cultural diversity of foods while using a protocol to reduce stress eating. The Busy Brain Cure uses researched microhabits known as brainSHIFTs that are simple and easy to implement for busy professionals and parents to help improve your ability to focus and daytime energy." —Kanchan Koya, PhD, Harvard-trained doctor in biomedicine, and Chief Spice Mama and founder of Radical Vitality

“A great workplace culture starts and ends with team members feeling cared for and supported. One of the best investments an organization can make is in tools and resources that help associates manage stress, find better work-life balance, and prioritize mental well-being. By incorporating practices from The Busy Brain Cure into our corporate health and wellness initiatives, we’ve been able to equip and empower our people with science-based programs that heal the root cause of burnout and help boost engagement." —Ann Christenson, chief human resource officer of Aimbridge Hospitality

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