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The Busy Brain Cure: The Eight-Week Plan to Find Focus, Tame Anxiety, and Sleep Again Hardcover – January 9, 2024

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*A National Bestseller*

Noted neurologist and Chief Wellness Officer Dr. Romie Mushtaq reveals the hidden connection between insomnia, anxiety, and adult ADD/ADHD – and gives you a science-backed plan to heal burnout and your Busy Brain in just 8 weeks.

Do racing thoughts keep you from falling asleep at night? Is it impossible to focus, even on tasks that used to stimulate you? Are you mindlessly stress-eating throughout the day?

These are signs that you have a “Busy Brain,” a term coined by triple-board certified physician Dr. Romie Mushtaq to describe a brain riddled with anxiety, insomnia, and ADD/ADHD.

Dr. Romie’s interest in the co-existence of these symptoms began while she was practicing neurology. It deepened after she was rushed into life-saving surgery and finally forced to acknowledge the toll that chronic stress had taken on her life.

Determined to heal after conventional medicine failed her, Dr. Romie embarked on a mission to unearth the truth about stress responses in our bodies and brains. The Busy Brain Cure is the culmination of 20+ years of clinical research as a brain doctor and experience in corporate wellness as a Chief Wellness Officer.

The book offers a practical, science-based approach to healing your Busy Brain through a straightforward 8-week protocol that anyone can implement.

The Busy Brain Cure will show you how to:

Improve focus and energy without coffee and stimulants
Fall asleep and stay asleep
Address the underlying cause of anxiety, insomnia, and adult ADD
Manage bloating and stress-eating without a diet or cleanse
Treat and heal chronic stress and burnout
Alleviate the burnout crisis in your workplace

With her characteristic wit and sass, Dr. Romie sheds light on the science of chronic stress and neuroinflammation through personal anecdotes and humor. Written for high-performing individuals who need a lasting cure for their Busy Brain, this book is changing the conversation around wellness, success, and performance.

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"The Busy Brain Cure will transform how individuals and organizations approach the outdated conversation on diets, stress, & burnout.Dr. Romie combines her authority as a neurologist, holistic health expert, and corporate Chief Wellness Officer to lead a researched, comprehensive, easy-to-implement program called brainSHIFT. brainSHIFT will help you to stop sugar cravings, curb stress eating, and tame anxiety so you can focus, feel energized, and sleep through the night."—JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFI, Nutrition & Fitness Expert, NYT Bestselling Author

“For any leader searching for a solution to the workplace mental health and burnout crisis, The Busy Brain Cure, offers a compelling research-based program based on the latest brain science. Dr. Romie's unique authority as a physician, Chief Wellness Officer, and compassionate leader has helped countless individuals and teams rethink their relationship to stress and build wellness cultures.”—John Murphy, CEO, Great Wolf Resorts

“As a high-achieving daughter of immigrants, I identified with Dr. Romie’s compelling backstory, often choosing to bury and ignore stress and anxiety and accepting them as byproducts of success. But no longer. With Dr. Romie’s eye-opening book, The Busy Brain Cure, I am stronger than ever and equipped to diagnose and address burnout. Her research-backed solutions set us all on a path to better days and getting more meaning out of every experience.” —Lisa Sun, Gravitas CEO and bestselling author of Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence

"The secret to getting and staying healthy isn't a new supplement or food, it's curing your Busy Brain. This brilliant 8-week plan is deliciously doable and essential for anyone frustrated by trying diets that don't work. Stop stress cravings, improve energy, focus and sleep today using Dr. Romie’s researched protocol." —Ashley Koff, RD, award-winning personalized nutrition expert, bestselling author, and founder of The Better Nutrition Program

"The Busy Brain Cure isn't just a solution; it's a revolution. To the CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs feeling trapped in relentless cycles of stress, anxiety, and burnout: Dr. Romie offers a transformative path for healing the root cause. She weaves her expertise in neurology and integrative medicine with humor, ancient wisdom, and captivating storytelling to guide you toward a more balanced, sustainable way of working, leading, and living." —Natalie MacNeil, Emmy Award–winning media entrepreneur, author of The Rituals, andfounder of Coaching Evolved

"If you identify as creatively fulfilled but stressed by a brain that won't stop, The Busy Brain Cure delivers the solution you have been searching for. In true Dr. Romie Real Talk style, you won't be told to meditate for an hour a day or to tone down your aspirations, rather you will get a medically informed cure that literally reduces inflammation in your brain, allowing you to sleep better, sharpen your focus and do the best work of your life."—Pamela Slim, award-winning author of Body of Work and The Widest Net
"For any leader in need of a solution to the burnout crisis in their organization, The Busy Brain Cure provides a scientific solution that is cost-effective and easy to implement for individuals and teams. Dr. Romie serves as our Chief Wellness Officer, and her unique expertise in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness have helped to create a cultural movement within the organization." —Will Loughran, president of Evolution Hospitality

"The Busy Brain Cureis the solution to the toxic hustle culture in the workplace that is fueling anxiety, difficulty focusing, and FOMO about work. Bringing together brain science and powerful client transformation stories, Dr. Romie shares an 8-week plan to heal burnout that founders and leaders need to address focus and productivity." —Suneera Madhani, founder of Stax and CEO School

"Here is a program that dismantles the toxic diet culture and honors cultural diversity of foods while using a protocol to reduce stress eating. The Busy Brain Cure uses researched microhabits known as brainSHIFTs that are simple and easy to implement for busy professionals and parents to help improve your ability to focus and daytime energy." —Kanchan Koya, PhD, Harvard-trained doctor in biomedicine, and Chief Spice Mama and founder of Radical Vitality

“A great workplace culture starts and ends with team members feeling cared for and supported. One of the best investments an organization can make is in tools and resources that help associates manage stress, find better work-life balance, and prioritize mental well-being. By incorporating practices from The Busy Brain Cure into our corporate health and wellness initiatives, we’ve been able to equip and empower our people with science-based programs that heal the root cause of burnout and help boost engagement." —Ann Christenson, chief human resource officer of Aimbridge Hospitality

About the Author

Dr. Romie Mushtaq is a board-certified physician and an award-winning speaker on leadership and workplace wellness. Known for her work with Fortune 500 clients, elite athletes, and celebrities, she brings together over 20 years of experience and research in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to her keynotes and corporate programs. She is also the Chief Wellness Officer for Evolution Hospitality, where she scaled a mindfulness and wellness program to over 7000+ employees. Her expertise is regularly featured in national media outlets, such as TED talks, NPR, NBC, USA Today, Inc., and Forbes.Dr. Romie entered neurology at a time when less than 5% of women in the US were brain doctors. She completed her medical training at the Medical University of South Carolina, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and the University of Michigan where she won numerous teaching and research awards.After suffering from career burnout and undergoing life-saving surgery, Dr. Romie traveled the world learning the power of global healing traditions to heal herself and now help individuals heal their Busy Brains.Known as the STEMinist in stilettos, Dr. Romie also serves on the Board of Directors for Girl Scouts of America and advocates for women in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine. For insights and tools to heal your brain, body, & team, connect with Dr. Romie on social media at @drromie and her website: www.DrRomie.com.

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Find focus, tame anxiety and sleep again.

Romie Mushtaq, MD. The Busy Brain Cure. An 8-week plan to heal stress, burnout and a busy brain.

What is brainSHIFT? S: Sleep, H: Hormones, I: Inflammation, F: Food as fuel, T: Technology

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hanover Square Press; Original edition (January 9, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1335007113
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1335007117
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.6 x 1.12 x 8.44 inches

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Dr. Romie Mushtaq, M.D. is a board-certified physician and an award-winning speaker on leadership and workplace wellness. She brings over 20 years of authority in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness to work with Fortune 500 companies, elite athletes, and global organizations. She serves as Chief Wellness Officer for Evolution Hospitality, where she scaled a mindfulness and wellness program to over 7000 employees. Her expertise has been featured on TED Talks, NPR, NBC, USA Today, Inc., and Forbes.

She completed her medical training at the Medical University of South Carolina, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and the University of Michigan, where she won numerous teaching and research awards.

She is the author of The Busy Brain Cure (pub date Jan 2024 Hanover Square Press).

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Kyrsten W.

A must read for anyone suffering from anxiety, insomnia, and adult ADHD

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024

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I've been following Dr. Romie for over two years now and have been using many of her brainSHIFTS in my daily life. I was thrilled to learn she was writing this book so that I could gain a deeper understanding of her approach to performing at a high level without burning out. Her story demonstrates the danger of ignoring the symptoms of chronic stress in your life. If you're suffering from anxiety, insomnia, and struggling to focus, then you must read this book!

This book is perfect for anyone who wants a thorough understanding of how chronic stress impacts the brain and the ripple effects it has on our bodies and lives. Dr. Romie has written the book in a way that makes brain science easy to understand. I appreciate the huge amount of scientific research referenced in this book - it demonstrates how deeply the author understands her subject and adds credence to the solution she recommends. She also includes many personal anecdotes and stories from people who have benefited from her approach, which make the entire book very relatable and enjoyable.

Dr. Romie includes a full list of recommended bloodwork as a resource in this book - invaluable for anyone struggling to get a proper read on their thyroid or hormone levels. I've already purchased this book for family members and friends who are suffering from burnout or questioning their recent ADHD diagnosis. If you're wondering why you've suddenly developed ADHD as an adult, you must read this book!!!

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Dr. Romie's expertise and personality shines through every page.

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024

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Dr. Romie's book, "The Busy Brain Cure," is an absolute game-changer! As a high-achieving professional myself, I've experienced the endless cycles of stress, anxiety, and coming close to burnout. This book offers a groundbreaking approach that goes beyond the typical advice of just slowing down or practicing mindfulness.

Having a front row seat to Dr. Romie's extensive research was mind blowing and truly eye-opening. What I love most about "The Busy Brain Cure" is that it offers practical solutions without resorting to cliché advice like "just breathe" or "take a vacation."

I wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone who feels stressed out and is asking themselves "is there more to life than just work". Trust me, you won't be disappointed! What are you waiting for, get your copy today! :P

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Incredible book!

Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024

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I’m only about half way through, but the book is so good so far!! Dr. Romie presents her knowledge in such a clear and easy to understand way (and hysterical, too, I’ve laughed out loud several times!) So grateful for her sharing her knowledge and ways to help in this book! This business owner is so grateful for her teaching those like us who to handle stress and become healthier! Excited to see her take on large corporations, too — much needed in this world we live in!! 🙌

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Hooked on the stories, easy to follow science, start at chapter 10 for the plan

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024

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I heard the author speak last year and heard about the research and took the test. I'm glad the book is finally out- and Dr. Romie's stories make this fun to read. I knew from her newsletter list to turn to chapter 10 to start the 8 week protocol. It's a good blend of science and practical tips on what to do every week to heal burnout. My team and I did the 7 day sleep challenge that is in the book, and we all felt better. I can't wait to try the whole plan. Buy it if you have a hard time focusing or are anxious at work.

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Self-help for high achievers with anxiety, insomnia, or ADHD

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024

Neurologist and lecturer Dr. Romie Mushtaq uses the phrase Busy Brain to describe the insomnia, anxiety, and adult ADD/ADHD that many type-A high achievers have. This type of person is at high risk of burn-out and serious health issues, as Dr. Mushtaq herself experienced. She has developed an eight-week plan to find focus, tame anxiety, and sleep again.

The author wrote this book like many speakers give talks: she informs you what she will tell you, then she tells her information, and finally she summarizes what she told you. So, the audience/reader receives the information three times. As a reader with a Busy Brain, I can understand how some people who can’t focus may need the information three times. However, I do better with more concise information presented once. From my viewpoint, I would rather read a shorter book that’s to the point.

The author provides a lot of her personal background, including multiple references to her outfits and Jimmy Choo heels. I would prefer that she just include her background in the introductory chapter. If she’s a medical doctor and Assistant Professor at a medical school, the reader knows that she’s knowledgeable.

The author provides many examples of habits that high achievers have, so every reader should feel that this book relates to them. When she finally gets to the actual steps of her brainSHIFT plan, there is nothing earth-shattering. Instead she provides a weekly list of achievable activities for the reader to take, and the next week adds additional activities to form healthier new habits. She makes multiple references to her brainSHIFT website, which provides additional information and resources.

I feel like Dr. Mushtaq understands her subject and conveys it very well, I just think that she can say it once and cut the book in half. Maybe she can release an alternate, concise on-the-go version in the future. I do recommend purchasing the book in paper form so that the reader can mark pages and quickly jump to highlighted passages. The e-ARC that I downloaded on release day was poorly formatted and doesn’t allow the reader to jump to different chapters.

I received an advance review copy (ARC) from NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024

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Finally, a unique approach to help me understand and cure my "Busy Brain". Dr. Romie provides an easy to use plan for me and my physician to identify the root cause of my health challenges. Her story is so inspiring. I really relate to the career burnout she describes and the toll it has taken on my health. I'm ready to commit to the 8-week plan and start the new year with a different mindset using the tools the book provides for me to be my best self.

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