What sleep deprivation is really doing to your mind
From Am I doing it wrong? For Doctors by Doctors. by Doctor Becc and Kristeen Barker
June 9, 2026 · 40 min · Episode 103
About this episode
The episode discusses the effects of sleep deprivation on mental health and wellbeing, sharing personal experiences and coping strategies.
Hello beautiful Doctor Humans 💛 In today’s episode, we’re having a very real and honest conversation about sleep deprivation, from medical training and on-call life to motherhood, chronic stress, and everything in between. We’re sharing our personal experiences of how exhaustion can impact our mindset, emotions, and overall wellbeing, and why sleep-deprived days require a completely different set of rules than fully rested ones. Most importantly, we’re talking about the power of self-awareness, support systems, and reaching out before you spiral too far down the negativity rabbit hole. If you’ve been feeling tired, overwhelmed, emotionally heavy, or simply not like yourself lately, this episode is for you. KEY POINTS: Why sleep deprivation changes the way we think, feel, and respond to life How exhaustion can make us more vulnerable to negativity and emotional spirals The connection between physical depletion, stress, and pessimistic thinking Why “pushing through” isn’t always the healthiest answer The importance of checking in with yourself, especially on hard days How coaching, peer support, and trusted humans can help interrupt negative spirals Why sleep-deprived days need…
People in this episode
Hosts: Doctor Becc, Kristeen Barker
Topics covered
- sleep deprivation
- mental health
- emotional wellbeing
- support systems
- chronic stress
- medical training
Keywords
- sleep deprivation
- exhaustion
- mental health
- emotional spirals
- self-awareness
- support systems
- chronic stress
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