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51. The complex interplay between burnout, outrage, and societal challenges - Gary Simonds

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How Neuroscience Can Help Us Fight Burnout in an Age of Outrage and Division

A compelling conversation with Dr. Gary Simonds, a neurosurgeon and burnout expert, to unpack the emotional toll of our outrage-saturated media environment. We explore how the relentless cycle of negative news, social media hype, and political bias can lead to burnout, emotional exhaustion, and even outrage fatigue. Dr. Simonds provides a unique perspective on how these stressors impact our mental health, drawing connections between personal struggles and the larger societal effects of engagement algorithms and media distortion.

Through a blend of real-world experience and practical advice, Dr. Simonds outlines strategies such as self-compassion, gratitude, and focusing on what we can control to combat feelings of nihilism and anger. He highlights how these tools have been instrumental in helping his surgical team navigate high-pressure situations and shows how we can apply them to reclaim balance in our daily lives. Whether you're feeling drained by political fights, social media extremes, or the distortion of news, this episode offers actionable insights to build resilience, reduce outrage, and foster a sense of optimism in a polarized world. Don't miss this thoughtful discussion about finding clarity and strength in the midst of overwhelming negativity.

Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, David

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https://outrageoverload.net/

Follow me, David Beckemeyer, on Twitter @mrblog or email [email protected]. Follow the show on Twitter @OutrageOverload or Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload.
HOTLINE: 925-552-7885
Got a Question, comment or just thoughts you'd like to share? Call the O2 hotline and leave a message and you could be featured in an upcoming episode
If you would like to help the show, you can contribute here. Tell everyone you know about the show. That’s the best way to support it.
Rate and Review the show on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/OutrageOverload

Intro music and outro music by Michael Ramir C.
Many thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen.

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How Neuroscience Can Help Us Fight Burnout in an Age of Outrage and Division

A compelling conversation with Dr. Gary Simonds, a neurosurgeon and burnout expert, to unpack the emotional toll of our outrage-saturated media environment. We explore how the relentless cycle of negative news, social media hype, and political bias can lead to burnout, emotional exhaustion, and even outrage fatigue. Dr. Simonds provides a unique perspective on how these stressors impact our mental health, drawing connections between personal struggles and the larger societal effects of engagement algorithms and media distortion.

Through a blend of real-world experience and practical advice, Dr. Simonds outlines strategies such as self-compassion, gratitude, and focusing on what we can control to combat feelings of nihilism and anger. He highlights how these tools have been instrumental in helping his surgical team navigate high-pressure situations and shows how we can apply them to reclaim balance in our daily lives. Whether you're feeling drained by political fights, social media extremes, or the distortion of news, this episode offers actionable insights to build resilience, reduce outrage, and foster a sense of optimism in a polarized world. Don't miss this thoughtful discussion about finding clarity and strength in the midst of overwhelming negativity.

Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, David

9 second version

Support the show

Show Notes:
https://outrageoverload.net/

Follow me, David Beckemeyer, on Twitter @mrblog or email [email protected]. Follow the show on Twitter @OutrageOverload or Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload.
HOTLINE: 925-552-7885
Got a Question, comment or just thoughts you'd like to share? Call the O2 hotline and leave a message and you could be featured in an upcoming episode
If you would like to help the show, you can contribute here. Tell everyone you know about the show. That’s the best way to support it.
Rate and Review the show on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/OutrageOverload

Intro music and outro music by Michael Ramir C.
Many thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen.

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