Ep. 475 | The Burnout Antidote: Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz's Proven Strategies to Get Back on Track

Jun 28

Do you know the difference between burnout and anxiety or other mental health issues? In this episode, psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Gail Saltz shares her expert insights on recognizing and addressing burnout before it develops into more serious problems.

Dr. Saltz explains:

The key signs that distinguish burnout from anxiety and mood disorders
Practical steps to manage work stressors and delegate tasks
How to talk to your boss about burnout and brainstorm solutions
Coping tools to decrease stress levels and prevent burnout
The vital role of breaks, time off, sleep and exercise

If you're feeling cynical, detached or wondering "what's the point?", tune in to learn how to stop burnout in its tracks and get back on the path to wellbeing.

ABOUT Dr. Gail Saltz

Dr. Gail Saltz is best known for her work as a relationship, family, emotional wellbeing, and mental health contributor in the media where she is a go-to expert for commentary on the mental health aspects of current/breaking issues and news. She is a bestselling author of numerous books, serves as a Medial Expert for the Physicians for Human Rights, and is host of the podcast “How Can I Help?" Dr. Saltz is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the NY Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of medicine, a psychoanalyst with the New York Psychoanalytic Institute, and has a private practice in Manhattan.

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST

The Blueprint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.