ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Learn how burnout recovery works for high achievers and why you still feel unlike yourself despite rest. Many high achievers struggle to regain their identity after a career break or extended leave. This session is designed for professionals who have stepped back from work but find that their internal sense of self has not yet followed suit. Dr. Behrooz, a public health physician and executive coach, breaks down three research-based insights that redefine how we approach personal well-being. By examining the intersection of high achiever burnout and identity, this video offers a fresh perspective on the transition back to work. About Dr Behrooz Behbod: Founder of The Entrepreneur's Doctor l Executive Coach l Harvard & Oxford-trained public health and wellbeing specialist. BEYOND BURNOUT COMPASS: https://www.behroozbehbod.com. --- Important: Educational only, not personal medical advice. If you have concerning or worsening symptoms, please seek professional care. Opinions are my own and may not reflect affiliated organisations. References: 1. A Cognitive Behavioral Model Proposing That Clinical Burnout May Maintain Itself. Almén N. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021;18(7):3446. doi:10.3390/ijerph18073446; 2. The Abstraction Habituation Model of Knowledge Worker Burnout. Meaden J. Frontiers in Psychology. 2026;17:1763376. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1763376; 3. Burnout and self‐regulation failure: A diary study of self‐undermining and job crafting among nurses. Roczniewska M, Bakker AB. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2021;77(8):3424-3435. doi:10.1111/jan.14872; 4. Physician Health and Wellness. McClafferty HH, Hubbard DK, Foradori D, et al. Pediatrics. 2022;150(5):e2022059665. doi:10.1542/peds.2022-059665; 5. Efficacy of Individual-Level Interventions to Mitigate the Risk for Burnout Among Health Care Professionals : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Collett G, Gupta J, Eltayeb A, et al. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2025;. doi:10.7326/ANNALS-25-00469; 6. Comparative Effectiveness of Individual-Level Psychosocial Interventions for Nurse Burnout and Its Core Dimensions: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Liu X, Wang H, Tian S, Guo X, Cao H. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 2026;182:105622. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2026.105622; 7. Interventions for Preventing or Reducing Nurse Burnout: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Jiménez-García S, Flor-Martínez A. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 2026;178:105391. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2026.105391; 8. Exploring the effectiveness of a specialized therapy programme for burnout using subjective report and biomarkers of stress. Orosz A, Federspiel A, Eckert A, et al. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy. 2021;28(4):852-861. doi:10.1002/cpp.2539; 9. Psychotherapeutic Burnout Interventions-an Umbrella Review. Kern S, Jerg-Bretzke L, Beschoner P. Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz. 2024;67(11):1279-1287. doi:10.1007/s00103-024-03961-y; 10. Controlled Interventions to Reduce Burnout in Physicians. Panagioti M, Panagopoulou E, Bower P, et al. JAMA Internal Medicine. 2017;177(2):195-205. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.7674; 11. Interventions to Prevent and Reduce Physician Burnout: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. West CP, Dyrbye LN, Erwin PJ, Shanafelt TD. Lancet (London, England). 2016;388(10057):2272-2281. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(16)31279-X.
