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Master Stress with Dr. SMeetings, Emails & Mental Fatigue: How Work is Destroying FocusIn this episode of Master Stress with Dr. S, Dr. Safia Debar, stress expert and founder of RQ Wellness, explores how to transform workplaces using neuroscience. Aimed at HR leaders and executives, this podcast dives into practical strategies for reducing cognitive load, managing mental fatigue, and establishing brain-friendly work cultures. Dr. Debar discusses the science behind cognitive fatigue, illustrates its impact through real-life examples, and provides actionable steps to redesign work environments for optimal performance and employee well-being. From reducing ineffective meetings to embedding recovery breaks, discover how to unleash your team's true potential by aligning work systems with...2025-07-0133 minMaster Stress with Dr. SCrisis, Conflict & Clarity: How to Lead When Everyone’s Losing ItHow to stay in your PFC when managing difficult people and conflicting demands.In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. Safia Debar, a stress expert and founder of RQ Wellness, discusses how HR leaders and executives can lead with clarity, control, and performance without succumbing to stress and burnout. She delves into the concept of crisis reactivity, explaining how high-stress situations trigger the amygdala, leading to miscommunication and loss of credibility in organizations. Dr. Debar shares practical strategies like the physiological sigh, tactical reframing, and post-conflict recovery techniques to maintain calm...2025-06-1719 minMaster Stress with Dr. SThe Prefrontal Cortex Advantage: How to Build a Brain-Smart OrganisationNeuroscience-backed strategies to unlock creativity, logic, and calm.In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. Safia Debar addresses HR leaders and executives on how to lead effectively without burning out. The series focuses on leveraging neuroscience to tackle workplace stress and burnout. Dr. Debar discusses the challenges of dealing with unsupportive leadership, the importance of internal control, and provides five science-backed tactics to maintain energy and integrity. The episode also emphasizes the significance of using strategic language and fostering microclimates of safety within teams.00:00 Introduction to Master Stress with...2025-06-1021 minMaster Stress with Dr. STwo Brain States: The Hidden Driver Behind Productivity and ChaosYour team isn’t lazy—they’re just stuck in survival mode.In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. Safia Debar continues a series called 'Lead Without Losing Your Mind and Thrive Instead.' This neuroscience-informed series is designed for HR leaders, executives, and managers seeking real solutions to stress without burnout. Dr. Debar explains the two brain states—survival mode and executive mode—and their impact on productivity and well-being. She discusses common workplace stressors like excessive meetings and constant urgency, and offers practical strategies to foster a PFC-friendly culture. The episod...2025-06-0326 minMaster Stress with Dr. SThe Burnout Brain: Why Hustle Culture is Costing You MillionsWhat every HR Director needs to know about cognitive overload and burnout.In this episode of Master Stress with Dr. S., Dr. Safia Debar introduces 'Lead Without Losing Your Mind and Thrive Instead,' a neuroscience-informed series for HR leaders and executives aimed at providing real solutions without burnout, chaos, or compromise. Dr. Debar emphasizes the importance of sustainable high performance and retaining top talent by aligning organizational goals with employee well-being. She discusses the impact of burnout on individuals and organizations, highlighting the role of system-level factors and personal resilience. Practical steps, including recognizing...2025-05-2724 minMaster Stress with Dr. SChaos to ClarityUnlocking the Power of Stress: Turning Chaos into Clarity with Dr. Safia DebarIn this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S' titled 'Chaos to Clarity,' Dr. Safia Debar explores the concept that stress, often seen as detrimental, can actually be harnessed as a powerful tool for achieving peak performance. Driven by experiences with her coaching clients, she addresses common misconceptions about stress, emphasizing its role as a neutral physiological response that can enhance focus and productivity in short bursts. Dr. Debar delves into the science behind stress, highlighting the importance of managing acute stress effectively...2025-05-2045 minMaster Stress with Dr. SThe Breathwork Map—Which Type is Right for You?Mastering Stress with Breathwork: Techniques for Everyday Calm and Deep HealingIn this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. Safia Debar explores the profound impacts of breathwork on stress relief and healing. She explains the science behind how breathwork influences the autonomic nervous system and brainwave activities, helping listeners understand the shift from stress (beta state) to relaxation (alpha) and even deeper states like theta and delta. Dr. S covers three main types of breathwork: functional for daily stress management, energizing for boosting energy and focus, and transformational for emotional healing and trauma release...2025-04-2932 minMaster Stress with Dr. SThe Science of Breathwork—Rewiring Stress & Healing TraumaThe Power of Breath Work: Science, Benefits, and PracticesIn this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. Safia Debar delves into the transformative power of breath work, despite battling pharyngitis. She highlights the significant role breathing plays in affecting one's emotional and physical state, showing how it can lead to feelings of anxiety, calmness, and even peak performance. By taking listeners on a journey of their breath, she explains its process, benefits, and potential interruptions due to stress and trauma. Dr. Debar reflects on her personal experiences and outlines the practical steps to reconnect...2025-04-2224 minMaster Stress with Dr. SThe lies you’ve been told about stressIn this debut episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. Safia Debar introduces her podcast focused on transforming stress from a burden into a superpower. Aimed at high achievers, leaders, and anyone feeling overwhelmed, the podcast merges science with practical strategies to master stress and unlock potential. Dr. Debar debunks common myths about stress, emphasizing its neutral nature and the importance of proper response over trying to eliminate stress entirely. Listeners are encouraged to embrace stress as a functional response, learn about the neuroscience behind it, and adopt actionable tips for immediate application. The episode ends with...2025-02-1826 minMaster Stress with Dr. SMy story as the doctor who burnt out.In the first episode, Safia, a medical doctor with a background in neuroscience, discusses her personal story of dealing with stress and burnout. Despite professional success and multiple diplomas, she felt trapped and overwhelmed by the demands of her medical career, which affected her health and personal life. Safia highlights the importance of recognizing stress and listening to your inner voice, advocating for a deeper understanding of one's own neuroscience to transform life's challenges. She emphasizes the need for balance, intentionality, and the courage to change course when necessary, setting the stage for future discussions on stress and neuroscience.2025-02-1129 minMaster Stress with Dr. STrailerIn this premier episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. Safia Debar, a renowned medical expert from the Mayo Clinic, candidly shares her journey from a high-achieving but unfulfilled doctor to a stress mastery coach. Combining neuroscience, somatics, and integrative medicine, Dr. Debar offers practical tools and insights for high achievers feeling drained by their success. She debunks common myths about stress, reveals how acute stress can be beneficial, and introduces her mission to help women live authentically with purpose and vitality. Tune in weekly for raw, relatable episodes backed by science to transform your relationship with...2025-02-0410 min