Brain Fog, Fatigue & Burnout: Is Your Nervous System Stuck in Survival Mode? With Dr. Scott Sherr

Brain Fog, Fatigue & Burnout: Is Your Nervous System Stuck in Survival Mode? With Dr. Scott Sherr

June 1, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 113

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This episode explores the impact of chronic stress on the nervous system and cellular energy production with Dr. Scott Sherr.

If you're eating well, exercising, taking supplements, and still don't feel like yourself, your nervous system may be stuck in survival mode. Most people assume low energy means they need more discipline, another supplement, or the latest health hack. But what if the real problem isn't effort at all? Studies estimate that over 70% of primary care visits are linked to stress-related disorders. At the same time, mitochondrial dysfunction is increasingly recognized as a contributor to fatigue, poor recovery, and reduced resilience. In this episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr, a Physician who specializes in health optimization medicine. They explore the connection between chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, and cellular energy production. Together, they discuss hyperbaric oxygen therapy, methylene blue, and practical strategies to improve recovery and performance. In this episode, you'll uncover: 🎧 Why chronic stress changes how your brain and body function 🎧 The surprising connection between stress and mitochondrial health 🎧 Why some people stay exhausted despite "doing everything right" 🎧 How hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)…

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Host: Dr. Meenal Agarwal

Guest: Dr. Scott Sherr

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