The power of ‘Downstate’ - Sara Mednick, PhD | EP55 recap

Delve into the true cost of constant connectivity on productivity and health. Join the conversation with Professor Sara C. Mednick, a cognitive neuroscientist and author, as we explore solutions for maintaining work-life balance in a hustle-hard culture. Learn about the impact of stress on health, the effects of high-pressure environments on the mind-body connection, and actionable habits to work effectively in downtime.

The Constant Connectivity Conundrum

Explore the challenges of the hustle culture, intensified by remote work during the pandemic, impacting work-life balance and overall well-being.

Insights from Professor Sara C. Mednick

Discover Professor Mednick’s research on sleep, the autonomic nervous system, and cognition. Uncover her findings on boosting productivity through napping and the effects of various stimuli on the brain.

Episode Highlights

?(08:18) – Understanding stress correlation and its impact on overall health
?(37:22) – Exploring the mind-body connection during high-pressured environments
?️(45:53) – Actionable habits for effective work-life balance

Professor Sara C. Mednick’s Expertise

Learn from Professor Mednick’s extensive research funded by federal agencies and her passion for enhancing human cognition through better sleep and understanding the brain.