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Stress deconstructed

by Dr. Safia Debar

My take on how to transform what weighs you down into what lifts you up.

No BS with DS.

Stress deconstructed

by Dr. Safia Debar

My take on how to transform what weighs you down into what lifts you up.

What every woman should know: the female hormone timeline healing hormones leadership mentalhealth nervous system Sep 02, 2025

When it comes to health, most women are told bits and pieces about hormones — but rarely the full story.

In this week’s episode of Master Stress with Dr. S, we pull back the curtain on the female hor...

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The Quiet Cost Of Menopause #burnout #podcast leadership Aug 19, 2025

When we talk about leadership burnout, menopause is rarely part of the conversation. Yet, for many women in senior roles, it’s an unseen factor that shapes performance, wellbeing, and even career prog...

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IT STARTS WITH YOU leadership nervous system Aug 12, 2025

 Some of the most powerful leadership skills aren’t found in manuals or training courses — they start with you.

In this episode of Master Stress with Dr. S, we explore why understanding and regulatin...

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How to Fix Systemic Burnout #avoidburnout #burnout #neuroscience #podcast #stressmanagementtips leadership Aug 05, 2025

 We often think of burnout as something we can fix with sleep, breathwork, or another mindfulness app.

But what if the real issue isn't just individual—it’s systemic?

In this episode of Master Stres...

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Wellness Budgets That Work: Where to Invest #avoidburnout #neuroscience #podcast #stressmanagementtips leadership Jul 29, 2025

It’s not about spending more.

It’s about spending smarter.

In this episode of Master Stress with Dr. S, I share how to make your wellness investments actually work—without the fluff, overwhelm, or o...

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Deconstructing Stress Part 2 #avoidburnout #burnout #neuroscience #stressmanagementtips leadership Jul 28, 2025

“We’re not here to abolish stress—we’re here to enhance our recovery.”

Stress is a normal part of life. But when it becomes chronic, it can disrupt every system in the body—contributing to heart issu...

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Deconstructing Stress Part 1 #avoidburnout #burnout #neuroscience #stressmanagementtips leadership Jul 28, 2025

Burnout is a real problem—and it’s only getting worse. Since 2020, it’s gone up by 60%, with 72% of business leaders saying they feel used up by the end of the day.

Yet despite how comm

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INTRODUCING: The Breath Prescription #avoidburnout breathwork leadership Jul 22, 2025

It’s not just what you know.

It’s not just what you say.

It’s how you breathe.

In Episode 23 of Master Stress with Dr. S, we explore one of the most overlooked leadership strategies: your breath.

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Mini-Episode: Rethinking Meetings – A Neuroscience-Based Upgrade for Productivity #avoidburnout #neuroscience #podcast leadership meetings Jul 08, 2025

It’s not just a waste of time.

Bad meetings are draining brainpower, trust, and productivity—and most teams don’t even realise it.

In Episode 21 of Master Stress with Dr. S, we explore the hidden co...

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Meetings, Emails & Mental Fatigue: How Work is Destroying Focus #avoidburnout #mindreset #stressmanagementtips leadership nervous system Jul 01, 2025

It’s not laziness.

It’s not a lack of ambition.

It’s mental fatigue—and it’s quietly eroding focus, productivity, and well-being across your organisation.

In Episode 20 of Master Stress with Dr. S,...

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Crisis, Conflict & Clarity: How to Lead When Everyone’s Losing It #burnout #mentalclarity #neuroscience #stressmanagementtips leadership Jun 17, 2025

 We’ve all been there.

Tensions are rising. Demands are clashing. Everyone’s looking at you to keep it together.

In high-stakes moments, how you respond can either fuel the fire—or steady the storm....

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The Prefrontal Cortex Advantage: How to Build a Brain-Smart Organisation #podcast #stressmanagementtips leadership Jun 10, 2025

 Leadership isn’t just about pushing harder.

It’s about leading smarter—with science, strategy, and a deep understanding of the brain.

In Episode 18 of Master Stress with Dr. S, I’m diving into how ...

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