Listen "Why Bandwidth, Not Time, Determines Success with Maureen Gibbons"
Episode Synopsis
On this episode of Cosmic Confluence, host Sana interviews emergency physician-turned-health strategist Maureen Gibbons (DrMoe) about her book Freedom to Shift and a counterintuitive idea: the problem isn’t time management — it’s bandwidth. Maureen explains how health, sleep, and reducing internal “food noise” create the capacity to make better decisions, scale sustainably, and build systems that let high-performers periodize hustle without burning out. Listen for practical steps to protect evenings and sleep, create margin, channel chaos into systems, and move from urgency-driven living to intentional growth. Ideal for founders, clinicians, executives, and anyone feeling maxed out who wants a pragmatic road to health, time, and income freedom.
About the Guest:
Maureen Gibbons, MD (DrMoe) — Emergency medicine physician turned health strategist and author of Freedom to Shift. She helps high-performing professionals reclaim energy and create “health freedom” so they can achieve sustainable time and income freedom.
Key Takeaways:
The real limit for high-performers is bandwidth, not clock hours — solving bandwidth requires creating margin, not another planner.
Health is foundational: prioritizing sleep and metabolic health increases decision capacity and productivity.
Protect your evenings: stop heavy work after a set time, stop eating early, and prioritize sleep to improve next-day performance.
Remove habitual “vices” (the things that drain energy) before focusing on diet; behavioral removal builds momentum toward better health.
Internal locus of control matters: shift from external expectations (“keeping up”) to values-driven choices that free mental space.
Channel chaos with external systems — “paint lines on the road” so a snow-globe brain can focus and finish projects.
Healthy hustle is seasonal: periodize effort (build systems, ramp, recover) rather than sustain redline intensity year-round.
Monitor inputs: awareness versus immersion — limit news and unnecessary cognitive load to preserve bandwidth.
Shifts are possible at any age — Maureen’s own midlife career changes and family health wins show it’s not too late.
Start with small, practical practices (evening routines, vision time, breathing pauses) that expand bandwidth and enable strategic growth.
How listeners can connect with Maureen:
Website & resource hub: ShiftWithDrMoe.com (search or visit ShiftWithDrMoe) — this will link to her book Freedom to Shift, podcast, and programs.
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About the Guest:
Maureen Gibbons, MD (DrMoe) — Emergency medicine physician turned health strategist and author of Freedom to Shift. She helps high-performing professionals reclaim energy and create “health freedom” so they can achieve sustainable time and income freedom.
Key Takeaways:
The real limit for high-performers is bandwidth, not clock hours — solving bandwidth requires creating margin, not another planner.
Health is foundational: prioritizing sleep and metabolic health increases decision capacity and productivity.
Protect your evenings: stop heavy work after a set time, stop eating early, and prioritize sleep to improve next-day performance.
Remove habitual “vices” (the things that drain energy) before focusing on diet; behavioral removal builds momentum toward better health.
Internal locus of control matters: shift from external expectations (“keeping up”) to values-driven choices that free mental space.
Channel chaos with external systems — “paint lines on the road” so a snow-globe brain can focus and finish projects.
Healthy hustle is seasonal: periodize effort (build systems, ramp, recover) rather than sustain redline intensity year-round.
Monitor inputs: awareness versus immersion — limit news and unnecessary cognitive load to preserve bandwidth.
Shifts are possible at any age — Maureen’s own midlife career changes and family health wins show it’s not too late.
Start with small, practical practices (evening routines, vision time, breathing pauses) that expand bandwidth and enable strategic growth.
How listeners can connect with Maureen:
Website & resource hub: ShiftWithDrMoe.com (search or visit ShiftWithDrMoe) — this will link to her book Freedom to Shift, podcast, and programs.
Want to be a guest on Cosmic Confluence? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch
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Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.
Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:
• Mental Health & Emotional Well-being
• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth
• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living
• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment
With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.
Contact
💼 Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™
📧 Email: www.healthymindbyavik.com
📍 Based in: India & USA
🎙️ Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.
CHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:
🎧 Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik
🤝 Be a guest on our other shows: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest
🤝 Video Testimonial: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/testimonials
🤝 Join Our Guest & Listener Community: https://nas.io/healthymind
🤝 Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/
OUR SERVICES
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STAY TUNED AND FOLLOW US!
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SHARE YOUR REVIEW
🤝 Share your Google Review - https://www.podpage.com/bizblend/reviews/new/
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Because every story matters and yours could be the one that lights the way!
#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #HealthyMindByAvik #MentalHealthAwareness #StorytellingAsMedicine #PodcastLife #FreedomToShift #MaureenGibbons
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