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High Impact Physician

94 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

We believe great physicians make great leaders -- so we're informing and inspiring them through candid conversations with world-class clinical thought-leaders. Join our High Impact Physician Community: www.SandyScottLLC.com

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Exactly How a Cardiologist Uses a Part-Time Virtual Assistant to Be More Efficient (Dr. Timo Dygert)

March 25, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

Let’s dive into: A successful collaboration between a medical group practice and a hospital that reduced readmissions Feeling unsettled with deciding what to focus on Managing concerns from a group of physicians in an efficient way How to have difficult and productive conversations with senior leaders  Exactly how he uses a part-time virtual assistant to get more done in less time   Evolving and adapting without sacrificing outcomes and values Dr. Timo Dygert specializes in invasive c...

How to Make Decisions that Impact 1,000s of Physicians (Dr. Amy Scanlan)

February 02, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Let’s dive into: Jumping into things you don’t know much about  The transition from treating patients to fixing broken systems How to rise above task-drag and spend more time working strategically  The pitfalls of taking too much responsibility  Making space for people who haven’t talked in a meeting How to bring more perspectives to the table in a productive way Dr. Amy Scanlan is the Chief Medical Officer of the Trinsic Clinically Integrated Network - an Intermountain and UCHealth c...

Unconventional Wisdom: Leading Surgeons in Private vs. Academic Settings (Dr. Lynette Scherer)

October 12, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Sandy and Dr. Scherer have collaborated on several impactful projects over the past year. Today, they're digging into: How Dr. Scherer’s research met initial resistance before becoming a game-changer in emergency general surgery. Dr. Scherer's career transition from a large academic medical center to CMO, and now CEO, of SAMGI. How Dr. Scherer uses agility to identify issues and implement solutions swiftly. The challenges and rewards of growing SAMGI while aligning the business with her ...

Unconventional Wisdom: Leading Physicians in Private vs. Academic Settings (Dr. Lynette Scherer)

October 12, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Sandy and Dr. Scherer have collaborated on several impactful projects over the past year. Today, they're digging into: How Dr. Scherer’s research met initial resistance before becoming a game-changer in emergency general surgery. Dr. Scherer's career transition from a large academic medical center to CMO, and now CEO, of SAMGI. How Dr. Scherer uses agility to identify issues and implement solutions swiftly. The challenges and rewards of growing SAMGI while aligning the business with her ...

Strategies and Tactics for Leading a Family Practice (Dr. Natasha Beauvais)

October 10, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Sandy and Dr. Natasha Beauvais are digging into: The biggest surprises of implementing the Deliberately Developmental Organization model at her practice Reframing ways we get stuck as opportunities for positive change The pitfalls of relying too much on high performers -- and what to do instead  The process of overcoming the fear of leading A simple recipe to develop trust in meetings With more than 20 years of professional experience, Dr. Beauvais understands the deep connection betwe...

Half the Charting Time & Double the Patient Time (Dr. Paul DeChant)

April 25, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Sandy and Dr. Paul DeChant are jumping into: Addressing exhaustion before or after cynicism  Closing the door to protect your time and energy Political correctness in mergers and acquisitions  Empathizing with the victim mindset  LEAN methodology as a way to solve charting Click here to learn more about Dr. Paul DeChant.  Produced by the Sandy Scott Coaching Group

The Best Time to Say “No” (Dr. Jeffrey Smith)

March 28, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Sandy and Dr. Jeff Smith are jumping into: A method for balancing performance and wellness Jeff’s experience with coach training (spoiler alert: out of his comfort zone) Managing outbursts of anger  Healing your reputation  The best time to say “no” to a request or something new More about Dr. Jeff Smith here.

Insights from a Deliberately Developmental Organization (Dr. Natasha Beauvais)

February 21, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Sandy and Dr. Natasha Beauvais are jumping into: The Deliberately Developmental Organization model Offering benefits to a whole organization vs only high performers Supporting colleagues who don’t realize they’re stuck An insight in running better meetings Why it’s critical to articulate culture before growing market share Coaching patients to build their own insights (great example about a patient drinking too much alcohol) Check out the Northern Virginia Family Practice Podcast here...

Bitter Contests with Admin, Retooling a Clinic After 100% of Nursing Staff Resigned, and more RX’s For Success (Dr. Randy Cook)

February 07, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Sandy and Dr. Randy Cook are digging into: A bitter contest between Randy and hospital administration Retooling a clinic after 100% of the nursing staff resigned How to reduce the impact of administrative turbulence on patients How plagiarism in a medical journal sparked the career of a well-known pediatrician Importance of focusing on goals over obstacles Randy’s insights from hosting a growing physician podcast since 2019 Dr. Randy Cook brings more than four decades of bedside pract...

How to Discover Your 2021 Insight (in 7 minutes)

December 16, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.48 MB

We go through important experiences, especially difficult ones, and learn only a fraction of what we could. If you’re an accomplished “doer” and less adept at reflecting — use this exercise as a tool to uncover one of Your 2021 Insights. Because despite the uncertainty and chaos, there’s a meaningful path for you to take in 2022. So get started with 5 minutes to pause, reflect and invest in yourself right now.

The Non-Traditional Route to Being a Non-Traditional CMO (Dr. Dan Field)

August 23, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

“The Evolving Role of the CMO” -- exploring the new paths, nuances and perks of being a CMO Dr. Dan Field peels back the layers of being a CMO, digging into: What autonomy, variety and success looks like for CMOs Strengthen your awareness of the greater good Creating opportunity by humbling yourself Replacing one kind of autonomy for a better kind The perks of serving as the medical director for an annual pilgrimage to France Using medical training and experience as a springboard for ...

Leading Physicians Who Don’t Report to You (Evolving Role of the CMO Series with Dr. Brent Jackson)

August 16, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

“The Evolving Role of the CMO” -- exploring the new paths, nuances and perks of being a CMO Dr. Brent Jackson peels back the layers of being a CMO, digging into: His unexpected path to becoming a CMO Two super practical ways to leaders to invest in their teams How to move forward from COVID with a scarcity of capital Getting things done through influence when physicians don’t report to you Difference between leading surgery vs leading an organization Surprises about the results Brent ...

Leading Physicians Who Don’t Report to You (Dr. Brent Jackson)

August 16, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

“The Evolving Role of the CMO” -- exploring the new paths, nuances and perks of being a CMO Dr. Brent Jackson peels back the layers of being a CMO, digging into: His unexpected path to becoming a CMO Two super practical ways to leaders to invest in their teams How to move forward from COVID with a scarcity of capital Getting things done through influence when physicians don’t report to you Difference between leading surgery vs leading an organization Surprises about the results Brent ...

Stepping Off the Battlefield and On to Higher Ground (Dr. Jeff Leman)

June 24, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Today we have Dr. Jeff Leman on the show to dig into: First impressions of coaching A big shift in understanding the role of physician leaders Getting the leadership monkey off your back The value of rediscovering our values and naming them in clear terms The type of person Jeff recommends coaching for, based on his experience Among other roles, Dr. Jeff Leman is the Program Director at the University of Illinois Family Medicine Residency Program, an Associate Medical Director at Unity...

How to Love a Job You Want to Leave (Dr. Tom Shellenberger)

June 01, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Today we have Dr. Tom Shellenberger on the show to dig into: What led him to hire a coach Counterintuitive insights that coaching brought to the surface The hardest parts of the coaching process The type of person Tom recommends coaching for, based on his experience

Cancelling Christmas, Changing Careers and The Corona Care Handbook (Dr. Ann Messer)

May 17, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Today we have the incredible Dr. Ann Messer on the show, digging into... Balancing a love of family and a love for medicine Cancelling Christmas to build a clean water system in Nicaragua (and bringing the kids along) Treating lines of patients in the mountains of a developing country Benefits of stepping into unfamiliar situations AND THEN building up your knowledge base Rebalancing your life priorities for long-term sustainability Releasing The Corona Care Handbook (#1 Best Seller) ...

Design Your Day to Give You Energy (Dr. Paul Matherne)

April 26, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Dr. Paul Matherne is the pediatric cardiology professor at the University of Virginia Health System, and an adjunct professor at the business school. He’s bringing insights from a lot of different perspectives in academics and non-profits especially.  On this episode, Dr. Matherne talks about: What to do when your wife tells you you need to leave your job What to do with feedback that “you’re leaving bodies in your wake” The difference between job titles, influence and impact How you ca...

How to Collaborate with your Competitors (Dr. Marjorie Bessel and Dr. Keith Frey)

April 12, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

How did two clinical executives, from competing systems, start collaborating on a daily basis? Listen to Dr. Marjorie Bessel and Dr. Keith Frey open up about that and more: “Coop-ertition” (cooperation + competition) Why generalists are great with ambiguity Keith and Marjorie’s personal leadership “stretch” for 2021 How to “rev down” back to normal from a heightened pandemic state The best part of their morning routines The one thing that makes Keith 30% more efficient at work Alignin...

Open Book || Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard (with Dr. Cara Beatty)

March 10, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Heard of the book “Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard” (by Chip and Dan Heath) but don’t have time to read it? Get the most important insights from someone who’s applied them in medicine, Dr. Cara Beatty.  On this episode, she and Sandy dig into: Challenges between providers and their support staff How slowing down can lead to more alignment Why resistance to change is often due to a lack of clarity A better approach to big complicated problems (vs. assuming a big complicat...

Open Book: How Will You Measure Your Life? (with Dr. Jeremy Blanchard)

March 03, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Heard of the book “How Will You Measure Your Life?” (by Clayton M. Christensen) but don’t have time to read it? Get the most important insights from someone who’s applied them in medicine, Dr. Jeremy Blanchard.  On this episode, he and Sandy dig into: Deciding to leave a health system because of culture Cold calling 16 influential leaders for advice Why you should define your “north star” based on your motivators One way to help a friend along their journey Three biggest takeaways from ...

Open Book: The Obstacle is the Way with Dr. Mark Stephens

February 24, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

Heard of the book “The Obstacle is the Way” but don’t have time to read it? Get the most important insights from someone who’s applied them in medicine, Dr. Mark Stephens. On this episode, he and Sandy dig into: A framework for more objective perception and action The skill of teasing out rationality and emotionality Practical ways Mark applied the lessons of the book in medicine Dr. Mark Stephens is, among other things, the Professor of Family and Community Medicine and Professor of Hu...

Weight Loss for Busy Physicians (Dr. Katrina Ubell)

February 22, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Dr. Katrina Ubell is a physician and master certified life coach specializing in helping women-identifying doctors who overeat. Dr. Katrina Ubell and Sandy dig into: The power of a future focused mindset The root causes of emotional eating Auditing your relationship with food, especially during a pandemic Why constraints aren’t always restrictive A ton of practical tips for physicians who struggle with weight loss Learn more about Katrina’s work here.

The Business Case for Autonomy and Authority (Dr. Patty Fahy)

February 15, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Dr. Patty Fahy's role as a clinician, a member of an executive team, and a leadership consultant has been focused on supporting people to make important and often difficult changes. She is the host of Licensed To Lead Podcast and a Keynote Speaker. Dr. Patty Fahy and Sandy dig into: - What to do when administrators don’t give you the full truth - The power of a physician with a Business School Mindset - Who are the masters of healthcare? - Why you don’t need an MBA - Questioning the dyad s...

How to Discover Your 2020 Insight (in 7 minutes)

January 05, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.48 MB

We go through important experiences, especially difficult ones, and learn only a fraction of what we could. If you’re an accomplished “doer” and less adept at reflecting — use this exercise as a tool to uncover one of Your 2020 Insights.  Because despite the uncertainty and chaos, there’s a meaningful path for you to take in 2021.  So get started with 5 minutes to pause, reflect and invest in yourself right now. CLICK HERE FOR THE PDF VERSION

Saying “I Love You” to Patients, Resources for Physician Self-Governance, and Dealing with Embezzlement (Dr. John Gabis)

January 04, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Dr. John Gabis and Sandy Scott dig into: Moonlighting at his own practice The nuances of training residents to treat opioid use disorder Dealing with the fallout of embezzlement (with Gabis’ 3 S’s) Cooper-tition (cooperation + competition) Building a state-of-the-art simulation hospital in Appalachia Resources for physicians who want to govern themselves Chairing the Hope Partnership Project -- a local collaboration to eliminate Substance Abuse Disorder Dr. John Gabis is the Presiden...

How a Temporary Job Turned Into a 27 Year Practice, EMR Before the Internet, and Trying Meditation for 170 Days in a Row (Dr. Dan McCarter)

December 28, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Dr. Dan McCarter and Sandy Scott dig into: Leading the launch of an ACO (after calculating it would lose money) Shifting business models Adopting EMR before the internet How a temporary job turned into a 27 year practice Results of using a meditation app for over 170 days in a row Dr. Dan McCarter is the National Director of Primary Care Advancement at ChenMed.

The Power and Simplicity of “One Thing”, Skill Stacking, and Waldorf Education (Dr. Dan Field)

December 21, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Dr. Dan Field and Sandy Scott dig into: Waldorf education Is there a positive side to Imposter Syndrome? Skill stacking -- how to combine your existing skills in a new way to provide unique value Taking 50 dying patients on an all-expenses-paid trip to France (annually) The satisfaction of getting one thing done early in the morning Dr. Dan Field is the chief medical officer for MDstaffers, one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States. Dr. Field is responsible for oversee...

Core Competencies of Pandemic Management, MBA Program Surprises, and Friday Newsletters (Dr. Brent Jackson)

December 14, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Dr. Brent Jackson is BACK, to dig into: Most surprising parts of getting an MBA Designing a physician leadership program with no budget constraints The core strategies of “pandemic management” Unexpected benefits of sending out a Friday Newsletter -- and how to make one yourself Brent Jackson is the VP/Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health, Mercy General Hospital. He is a Physician executive experienced with inpatient/outpatient Utilization Management, physician leadership, quality/pr...

Stay Flexible by Playing with Your Kids (Dr. Brad Block)

December 07, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Dr. Brad Block cuts to the heart of: Steps to get that podcast idea off the ground Leadership vs facilitation How our words shape our thoughts Healing people vs healing patients “Encoding meaning” to lock-in new habits Forming coalitions What it’s like to be sued Dr. Bradley Block is a head and neck surgeon at ENT and Allergy Associates in New York. He is also the guest of Physician’s Guide to Doctoring, where they answer the question: “What should we have been learning while we were...

3x3x3 (Visualization)

November 27, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.47 MB

Humans tend to feel either: (1) hyper focused (e.g. mind racing)   (2) shut-off (e.g. bored, flat)  If you’re feeling stuck in a rut -- The 3x3x3 Visualization interrupts your thinking patterns and helps you find the optimal place in between hyper focus and feeling flat.

Tight Fist (Visualization)

November 25, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.97 MB

High-performing leaders know “how to show up” to solve challenges.   If you feel like there’s someone or something that you just want to “fix” and move on -- this exercise helps you feel the physical difference between “fixing” vs “showing up” to solve a challenge.   Tune in and then go solve that challenge!

Where Are You? (Visualization)

November 25, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.13 MB

If your: meetings are back to back days are becoming a blur life feels like Groundhog Day coping to get through the day… Listen to this. (In less than 5 minutes, we'll interrupt your automatic habits and connect you to a moment of restoration or rest.)

Serving Others (Visualization)

November 24, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

If you call yourself a Servant Leader -- but your work is feeling transactional and mechanical -- plug in your headphones right now and reconnect to a deeper meaning and purpose.   We’ve opened large leadership meetings with this visualization and it’s received awesome reviews.

The Future Self (Visualization)

November 23, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

BY FAR the most popular exercise we do with physicians.  If you're feeling overwhelmed about the future -- investing 15 minutes in your Future Self could be the best decision you make all day. Here’s the deal: 90% of our actions are automated and based on our past experiences.  This guided visualization taps into your potential and anchors you into your future -- to balance out the natural way we anchor into the past.  

Medicine vs Lifestyle Interventions as a Path to Wellness (Dr. Jimmy Westbrook)

November 09, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

Jimmy and Sandy dive into: How blowing out his knee altered his career trajectory The time Jimmy flew a helicopter, through a storm, while it was ON FIRE A simplified way to think about wellness Specific strategies we can learn from our ancestors about wellness The better alternative to tracking sleep Why government subsidies impact the health of our patients Jimmy is a Board certified Family Medicine Physician actively working in the emergency and inpatient setting, with a passion fo...

Bias and Stigma as a Path to Growth (Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal)

November 02, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Jasleen and Sandy dig into: Growing up in a biased Indian culture How to name the unique elements of our own life story Navigating the loss of a parent Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal is a Psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer who is spreading the message of #IntentionalEvolution. Follow her on Twitter & Instagram: @JChhatwalMD

What Does Your Community Think About You? (Dr. Tinu Tadese)

September 15, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Tinu and Sandy are digging into: The influence that size has on team performance Why every leadership team needs to be communicating their mission to more people Building feedback loops between the C-suite and the front line The power that comes with understanding how health systems are funded Specific ways to prepare physicians for leadership roles in med school Dr. Tinu Tadese is the Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Lake Health.

The Path for Physicians Who Want to be CMOs (Dr. Doug Apple)

September 07, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Doug and Sandy are diggin into: Failures in shifting to a service line model (and lessons learned) How to avoid the habits of a transactional leader Helping patients die with dignity Unlearning things from med school Bringing clinical and non-clinical people together Recommendations for physician who want to be CMOs Dr. Doug Apple is the Chief Clinical Officer of the Atlantic Group at Bon Secours Mercy Health System.

The Science of Resilience (Dr. Jonathan Fisher)

September 04, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MB

Jonathan Fisher is helping heal the heart of healthcare as a cardiologist, leader and mindfulness expert. On this episode, Sandy and Jonathan discuss: The science of resilience, through the lens of cardiology Why the emotional stress of a pet’s death put a woman in the hospital The importance of self care for driven, Type-A people A 5-step model for building resilience How Jonathan “accidentally” became a leader, as a result of a coaching program The difference between helping patients...

How to Accelerate Transitions (Shane Spees (CEO) and Dr. Jeremy Blanchard (CMO))

August 24, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Our first episode with two guests! Shane, Jeremy and Sandy discuss: How to address someone in authority who’s mentally deteriorating Becoming the CMO of a new system, weeks before COVID-19 hit How a CEO and CMO adjusted their communication style to be more effective The power of “The Pause” Managing internal and external communications How to accelerate transition management Shane Spees is the President and CEO of North Mississippi Health Services. Dr. Jeremy Blanchard is the Chief Me...

Practical Ways to Build the Future of Healthcare (Dr. Mark Schnitzer: Part 2 & 3)

August 17, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Dr. Mark Schnizter is on fire to build a better future. On this episode, Sandy and Mark are digging into: How to recreate yourself if you’re thinking about leaving medicine The value of the FACHE credential The problem with requesting specialists -- and why “Restoration Clinics” could be the answer Getting medical schools to teach community health literacy Permission-To-Play Values, Accidental Values, Aspirational Values and Core Values Pursuing the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Aw...

The Recipe for Miracles (Dr. Mark Schnitzer: Part 1)

August 10, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Mark is a neurosurgeon and an artisan who's on a mission to make the right thing to do, the easy thing to do. On this episode, Sandy and Mark are digging into: The difference between minuta and fundamentals How to get a team on board with your vision The recipe for Creating a Miracle The true definition of forgiveness and Mark’s Forgiveness Practice The “Why” behind responsible stewardship Mark Schnitzer, MD, is currently a Medical Director at Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance, and...

Collaborating with Competitors, Making Masks In-House and Building a CommonSpirit Culture (Dr. Keith Frey)

August 03, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Keith Frey is the Division Chief Medical Officer for Dignity Health and on this episode, Sandy and Keith discuss: The first step to finding a right mentor Innovations in COVID-19 supply chain management How System CMOs is Arizona are coming together to combat COVID-19 How Dignity has used the Well-Being Index during COVID-19 Building CommonSpirit’s well-being strategy, model and playbook Keith Frey, MD, MBA is the Division Chief Medical Officer for Dignity Health (Arizona Division) and...

Why Mandating Change Doesn't Work (and What to Do Instead, Dr. Karyn Fowler)

July 27, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

As a dual citizen of the US and Brazil, Dr. Karyn Fowler is someone with a diverse perspective and an international focus. On this episode, Sandy and Karyn discuss: Karyn’s unique path to her executive role (through the payer side of things) How to know when the time is right for a career move The difference between your core values and your acquired values -- and the unique power of each Why telling someone to change doesn’t work -- and what to do instead Karyn Fowler, MD is a VPMA/CMO...

When to Make a Career Move (Dr. Karyn Fowler)

July 27, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

As a dual citizen of the US and Brazil, Dr. Karyn Fowler is someone with a diverse perspective and an international focus. On this episode, Sandy and Karyn discuss: Karyn’s unique path to her executive role (through the payer side of things) How to know when the time is right for a career move The difference between your core values and your acquired values -- and the unique power of each Why telling someone to change doesn’t work -- and what to do instead Karyn Fowler, MD is a VPMA/CMO...

How to Make "Risky" Career Moves as a Physician (Dr. Lyle Berkowitz Part 1 & 2)

July 13, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MB

Sandy and Dr. Lyle Berkowitz discuss: How to try new career moves without getting stuck The reasons physician start-ups fail and a path to building a successful company as a doc The hardest parts of moving into a clinical executive role Why healthcare needs to understand Design Thinking (with some practical examples) The power of gathering insights from the front-lines A method to Simplify, Automate and Delegate (SAD) clinical workflows How to use Financial Incentives, Artificial Inte...

They Call Him Dr. Meathead (Dr. Seth Larsen)

June 29, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

When his residency schedule wasn’t allowing him to get to the gym, “Dr. Meathead” built a gym in his garage. Now he’s training and competing nationally in strongman competitions. In this episode, Sandy and Seth dig into why failure isn’t as big of a deal as we make it -- and Seth shares his unique perspective on battling depression and mental health. Seth Larsen, DO, CSCS is a board-certified family physician striving to improve mental and physical wellness through evidence-based strength t...

From “I’m Leaving Medicine” to Chief Medical Officer (with Dr. Brent Jackson)

June 22, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Sandy and Dr. Brent Jackson discuss: - How a physician’s career can feel like a game of Pachinko - The power of forming relationships with other physicians - Why a “steady paycheck” can mean less autonomy - Brent’s go-to tips for relieving stress - Why emotional literacy is important and why it’s overlooked (plus the “5 Whys” mental exercise) - Why Brent pursued an MBA, and what came out of it Brent Jackson is the VP/Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health, Mercy General Hospital. He is a P...

Being Overstressed and Understressed at the Same Time (Dr. Jason Valadao: Part 2)

May 25, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

A powerful and deeply personal story about a man who was supposed to be the best man at Jason's wedding How physicians can recalibrate and adapt their financial plans, given the reality of things like furloughs during COVID-19 How to deal with the feeling of being understressed and overstressed at the same time Jason's Bio: "With 19 years of military service on land, in the air, on sea, and in hospitals, along with many years as a professor, coach and mentor, I know the challenges everyd...

How to Write a Book During Residency (Dr. Jason Valadao: Part 1)

May 25, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.52 MB

Jason is back! Every thought about writing a book?  This episode's for you. Jason's Bio: "With 19 years of military service on land, in the air, on sea, and in hospitals, along with many years as a professor, coach and mentor, I know the challenges everyday people face in creating fulfilling lives of our own, but my secret for true fulfillment has nothing to do with time or to-do lists. I've come a long way myself, and I try to share personal stories and probing questions to teach people h...