Smart Girl Dumb Questions Stress: What’s the Solve? with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
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Jan 27, 2026 
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard physician studying stress, resilience, and brain‑body health. They talk neuroplasticity and how daily digital life reshapes attention and memory. The conversation covers popcorn brain, amygdala‑driven scrolling and revenge bedtime procrastination. Practical fixes include short breaks, digital boundaries, monotasking, and how small resets can rewire habits over weeks.
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Concussion Led To Brain Rehab
- Nayeema described getting a concussion at Barry's when a 35-pound dumbbell hit her head.
- Her doctor prescribed rest and rehab, which helped her brain recover in eight weeks.
Cortisol Is Always In Flux
- Cortisol fluctuates diurnally and spikes in the early morning to wake you up.
- Chronic amygdala activation from constant stress can keep cortisol elevated and prevent return to baseline.
Move The Phone And Use Grayscale
- Keep your phone out of reach during deep work and switch it to grayscale to reduce distraction.
- Put your phone off the nightstand to prevent night and early-morning scrolling.
