Dr. Avani Patel: Burnout, Hormones, and How They Affect Our Mental Health

About this episode

Dr. Avani Patel discusses the impact of hormones on women's mental health and offers insights on managing burnout and social pressures.

What if the changes you're feeling aren't "just in your head"? In this dynamic follow-up episode of Inside Source , psychiatrist Dr. Avani Patel returns to unpack how hormones profoundly impact women's mental health, especially high achievers navigating burnout, social media pressures, and unrealistic expectations. From decoding hormonal shifts to building boundaries, Dr. Patel offers expert insights, empowering stories, and practical tools for listening to your body, trusting your gut, and advocating for your wellbeing.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Avani Patel

Topics covered

• burnout
• hormones
• mental health
• women's health
• high achievers
• social media
• boundaries

Keywords

• burnout
• hormones
• mental health
• women
• high achievers
• social media
• wellbeing

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