Taming the Busy Brain with Dr. Romie (from Be Well, Sis)

Today we’re sharing an episode from one of our wellness podcast faves: Be Well, Sis. Hosted by Dr. Cassandre Dunbar, the show is dedicated to providing resources for Black millennial women to be their best selves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You’ll hear an excerpt from the episode Taming the Busy Brain with Dr. Romie: Strategies for Stress, Success, and Self-Care. In this episode Dr. Cassandre chats with renowned neurologist and wellness expert, Dr. Romie, to dig into how chronic stress impacts the brain and the surprising link between thyroid health and mental wellness. -- Want to get paid for your podcast? Join DB for Making Indie Podcasts That Pay, a virtual two-part workshop on May 27 & 29 from 12–1:30pm EST with Radio Boot Camp. Learn how to land sponsors, price your ads, and make podcasting sustainable. Sign up now: https://radiobootcamp.org/classes/making-indie-podcasts-that-pay-mastering-the-art-of-sponsorships-2/  

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