Stimulus | Helping Doctors overcome burnout, excel in leadership, and unlock their most fulfilling careers
252 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -We break down ideas, strategies, and tactics to help you improve your mindset, overcome burnout, excel in leadership, prioritize your well-being, get unstuck, de-stress, and thrive in your career. If you are a doctor, nurse, paramedic, medical student, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, administrator, or even tangentially related to healthcare, this show is made for you. Hosted by emergency physician and executive coach Rob Orman, MD.
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How to Create a Team in 10 Seconds | Why time is not linear and every second not worth the same
April 01, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBHow do you build a team in the critical first moments of a crisis? The balance between rapid response and thoughtful planning is delicate, especially when understanding what defines a crisis and acknowledging when you're in the midst of one. This conversation delves into the complexity of emergency team dynamics, emphasizing that the composition and organization of these teams are deeply influenced by their members' specific skills and contexts, with lasting implications long after the crisi...
Thinking Outside Your Retirement Account | working harder vs creating value
March 25, 2024 09:30 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MBWill you have enough money to retire? What does that even mean? In this pod, our guest physician financial coach, Elisa Chiang, M.D. Ph.D. breaks down Trading time for money and money for time Working harder vs creating value The FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement and why it doesn't always mean living by austerity rules The risk of relying solely on retirement accounts to fund your post-career life Her biggest financial mistake How identity influences spending habits ...
Phantasia Kataleptike | The secret skill of Stoicism
March 11, 2024 09:30 - 31 minutes - 25 MBPhantasia Kataleptike, a lesser-known gem from Stoic philosophy, offers a transformative approach to life's challenges. This practice of 'objective representation' strips away the layers of subjective judgment that often cloud our perceptions. Imagine the power of viewing a setback not as a disaster but simply as a fact of life, a moment ripe with potential for growth. How does this shift affect our inner turmoil? The Stoics had insights that might surprise you, blending ancient wisdom with ...
Making the trade | How to know when it's time to change careers
February 26, 2024 09:30 - 53 minutes - 42.9 MBHave you ever found yourself deep in “The Pit” where the mere thought of going back to work triggers an existential crisis? You wonder if your current job is the right choice. Sometimes, all it takes are a few adjustments to the current job and you'll feel fully refreshed and stoked to tackle that next shift. It may also, however, be time for The Trade. In this episode, we delve into the critical juncture many professionals, particularly physicians, find themselves in when their once-aspire...
Default Mode Network vs. Task Positive Network | How our brains balance mind wandering and focused attention
February 06, 2024 09:30 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBThe interplay between the Default Mode Network (DMN) and the Task Positive Network (TPN) is crucial for our cognitive and emotional health. The DMN, active during restful states and wandering mind, facilitates introspection, memory recall, and creativity, serving as a foundational element in our mental processes. On the other hand, the TPN takes charge during focused, goal-oriented tasks, enabling attention, decision-making, and problem-solving. They operate in balance - when one is active, ...
Moral Injury | The crossroads of conscience
January 22, 2024 09:30 - 50 minutes - 40.6 MBMoral injury, a term initially used in the military context during the Vietnam War to describe the psychological trauma soldiers experienced, has become increasingly relevant in medicine. In this episode, we discuss how moral injury manifests as psychological distress when healthcare professionals' actions, or inactions, contradict their moral or ethical codes, leading to feelings of guilt, inadequacy, and a sense of betrayal. Our conversation will navigate through the history of this term,...
117. From Chaos to Control | Taming the tempest of task saturation
January 08, 2024 09:30 - 53 minutes - 42.8 MBThere’s no getting around the surges and potential chaos of an emergency department. The good news is that these events are predictable, you know they’re going to happen, just not when. So how do you prepare and then navigate the storm once you’re in the thick of it? In today’s episode, we start with a discussion with Thom Mayer, MD exploring strategies to steel yourself for the inevitable chaos, underscoring the importance of maintaining a positive, agentic, proactive mindset. Drawing para...
116. Resistance | How to crack inertia
December 25, 2023 16:30 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBWe all have an internal drive that propels us forward, inspiring us to achieve and create. Yet, there's also an innate anti-drive, a subtle yet powerful force that holds us back. This episode delves deeply into the nature of this anti-drive. We explore the foundations of resistance, drawing insights from Stephen Pressfield's 'The War of Art' and linking it to entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics. We'll examine why resistance occurs, how it manifests in both our personal and professio...
115. Zero Warning | Scott Weingart on frameworks for no-notice critical patients
December 11, 2023 16:30 - 44 minutes - 35.5 MBWhen a critical patient lands on your department's doorstep without prior notice, even the most seasoned professionals can find themselves momentarily at a loss — wondering what steps to take first and how to prioritize actions in those crucial initial seconds. What do I do first, what do I do next? What’s REALLY important in the first few seconds? In this episode, emergency intensivist and physician coach Scott Weingart breaks down how to get your mind unstuck and move into action. Guest ...
114. An Insider’s Guide to Medical Malpractice | Why the US system is so peculiar and how to navigate the morass
November 27, 2023 16:30 - 53 minutes - 42.8 MBThe specter of medical malpractice lawsuits looms large for many clinicians, but according to Mark Brown, MD, JD, this anxiety may be disproportionate to the actual risk. In this discussion, we explore the contrasting nature of law and medicine, the unpredictable and capricious nature of legal proceedings, the systemic elements that fuel the high number of medical malpractice lawsuits in the United States, and several practices to reduce the risk of lawsuits. Guest Bio: Mark W. Brown, M.D...
113. Understanding Healthy (and Unhealthy) Relationship Dynamics
November 13, 2023 16:30 - 48 minutes - 38.9 MBNone of us are born with the skills to build and sustain healthy relationships. These things are learned. In this episode, our guest is Ryan Cheney, an experienced psychotherapist and behavioral leadership coach, guiding us through the intricacies of healthy and unhealthy relationship dynamics. Our conversation will explore the importance of interdependence, the negative impacts of codependency, and the nuanced practice of attunement, including how to rectify misattunements. Further, we will...
Our 2024 Live Event | May 1-3. Bend, OR
November 10, 2023 11:30 - 5 minutes - 4.05 MBWhat: Awake and Aware. Our 3-day live event When: May 1-3 2024 Where: Bend, Oregon. USA Website: Awakeandawarebend.com Early bird discount code: FULLYAWAKE24. $100 off registration. Expires Jan 31, 2024 CME: Yes! Category 1 AMA continuing medical education credit
112. Pizza doesn’t work | An evidence-based intervention that reduced physician burnout and increased job satisfaction
October 30, 2023 15:30 - 55 minutes - 44.4 MBBurnout is not a foregone conclusion. While individual efforts play a pivotal role, continually battling systemic challenges can be exhausting. In this episode, we delve into a simple and cost-effective systemic intervention that not only mitigates burnout but also enhances job satisfaction. We then discuss how you can recognize when your colleagues might be in distress, what to do about it, what to say, what not to say, and how to break through the stigma of seeking help. Guest Bio: Dr...
112. Pizza doesn’t work. This does | An evidence-based intervention that reduced physician burnout and increased job satisfaction
October 30, 2023 08:30 - 55 minutes - 44.4 MBBurnout is not a foregone conclusion. While individual efforts play a pivotal role, continually battling systemic challenges can be exhausting. In this episode, we delve into a simple and cost-effective systemic intervention that not only mitigates burnout but also enhances job satisfaction. We then discuss how you can recognize when your colleagues might be in distress, what to do about it, what to say, what not to say, and how to break through the stigma of seeking help. Registratio...
111. Does Private Equity Belong in Medicine?
October 16, 2023 15:30 - 50 minutes - 40.6 MBWhat’s the impact of private equity’s increasingly large footprint in medicine? The results so far have not been promising. We dissect: what is private equity, the recent bankruptcy of the largest emergency medicine staffer in the US and how that impacts clinicians, can corporations practice medicine, the American Academy of Emergency Medicine has jumped into the fray, does profit-driven medicine ever serve patient care, HCA has been accused of naughty deeds, performance metrics versus th...
110. A Strategy Mid-Shift Overwhelm | Conquer the deluge and get home on time
October 02, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBIn this real-life coaching session, we walk Dr. Brit Long through building a framework to help navigate being overwhelmed during the middle part of an emergency department shift. Since this session, he has become more efficient, gotten home earlier on a consistent basis, lowered his stress level, felt less burnout, and experienced more joy in his career. Guest Bio Brit Long is an assistant professor of emergency medicine in San Antonio, Texa, and Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Content at emc...
110. A Strategy Mid-Shift Overwhelm. This coaching session helped one doctor conquer the deluge and get home on time
October 02, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBIn this real-life coaching session, we walk Dr. Brit Long through building a framework to help navigate being overwhelmed during the middle part of an emergency department shift. Since this session, he has become more efficient, gotten home earlier on a consistent basis, lowered his stress level, felt less burnout, and experienced more joy in his career. Stay Connected Sign up for our newsletter here. Never spammy, always fresh. Our best stuff delivered to your inbox. Elevate Your Car...
109. Is Your Identity Holding You Back?
September 19, 2023 15:30 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MBWe wear many hats in life, and one of them can become disproportionately large: our professional identity. Don’t get me wrong, being a physician is amazing and the associated identity is imbued with meaning and purpose. The challenge comes when identity becomes calcified and too narrowly defined. When that happens, it can limit us. In this episode, we delve into the diverse and often unforeseen roles of a physician, the constraints placed on one's identity due to deeply entrenched beliefs ...
108. How To Not Argue With Reality | The paradox of accepting the present moment, even when seems really sh*tty
September 04, 2023 15:30 - 55 minutes - 44.5 MBIt’s tempting to think of accepting the reality of the moment as acquiescence or giving up, but the opposite is true. Awareness and acceptance of what’s going on inside of you and around you is a recipe for equanimity. With this equanimity, you are able to operate at a higher level as well as be an effective agent for change in the system. Sounds like a paradox! In this episode, we look at mindfulness as a tool for addressing and mitigating burnout, fostering self-compassion, promoting a se...
108. How To Not Argue With Reality
September 04, 2023 08:30 - 55 minutes - 44.5 MBIt’s tempting to think of accepting the reality of the moment as acquiescence or giving up, but the opposite is true. Awareness and acceptance of what’s going on inside of you and around you is a recipe for equanimity. With this equanimity, you are able to operate at a higher level as well as be an effective agent for change in the system. Sounds like a paradox! In this episode, we look at mindfulness as a tool for addressing and mitigating burnout, fostering self-compassion, promoting a ...
107. The Power of Lightly Held Beliefs | Bitcoin enemas, cold exposure, and the law of speedy gains
August 14, 2023 15:30 - 52 minutes - 41.9 MBInvestigative journalist Scott Carney is our guest as we dive into: Why you might want to consider getting in cold water, the technique for staying in cold water for more than a few seconds, how to take your first step into the freeze, brown fat, the power of lightly held beliefs, how people are dying with the Wim Hof method, and the law of speedy gains. Guest Bio: Scott Carney is an anthropologist, investigative journalist, author, and a seeker of both the fringes of human experience and ...
107. The Power of Lightly Held Beliefs
August 14, 2023 08:30 - 52 minutes - 41.9 MBInvestigative journalist Scott Carney is our guest as we dive into: Why you might want to consider getting in cold water, the technique for staying in cold water for more than a few seconds, how to take your first step into the freeze, brown fat, the power of lightly held beliefs, how people are dying with the Wim Hof method, and the law of speedy gains. Shield yourself from bullsh*t Want to re-spark the joy in your practice, get home on time, unstick what’s feeling stuck, or even j...
106. The Drama Triangle | Rewriting the script for conflict and broken communication
July 24, 2023 15:30 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MBThe Drama Triangle identifies our roles in dysfunctional interpersonal dynamics. It can be a potent tool for understanding conflict and miscommunication within personal and professional relationships. In this episode, we break down the core components of the Drama Triangle, strategies to disentangle ourselves from ‘drama’, and explore practical tools to identify and navigate the dynamics of our own interactions. Conceived by Stephen Karpman, the Drama Triangle highlights a particular type o...
106. The Drama Triangle
July 24, 2023 08:30 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MBThe Drama Triangle identifies our roles in dysfunctional interpersonal dynamics. It can be a potent tool for understanding conflict and miscommunication within personal and professional relationships. In this episode, we break down the core components of the Drama Triangle, strategies to disentangle ourselves from ‘drama’, and explore practical tools to identify and navigate the dynamics of our own interactions. Check out our new (free!) Mini Book on Scripting Your Least Favorite Conversat...
105. How Do You Decide When to Say Yes or No | Steps to develop a heuristic for decision making
July 10, 2023 15:30 - 41 minutes - 33.2 MBHow do you make important decisions? Do you go by your gut, some sort of defined process, or perhaps a combination of the two? When we're offered an opportunity to participate in something that seems amazing, it’s almost always associated with a cost. That cost is time. Every ‘yes’ is accompanied by even more ‘no’s’. In today’s episode, we take a look inside a real coaching session that addresses just this scenario. Our client is a physician who wants to develop a decision-making process so...
105. How Do You Decide What to Say Yes or No to? This coaching session finds the answer for one doctor
July 10, 2023 08:30 - 41 minutes - 33.2 MBHow do you make important decisions? Do you go by your gut, some sort of defined process, or perhaps a combination of the two? When we're offered an opportunity to participate in something that seems amazing, it’s almost always associated with a cost. That cost is time. Every ‘yes’ is accompanied by even more ‘no’s’. In today’s episode, we take a look inside a real coaching session that addresses just this scenario. Our client is a physician who wants to develop a decision-making process s...
104. Trapped in a World of Bad Advice | The tightrope between asking and telling with Edgar Schein, PhD
June 26, 2023 15:30 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBAre you often quick to give advice? You're not alone, but sometimes our advice may not be as helpful as we think. In this podcast episode, we explore the concepts of the advice trap and humble inquiry, which shift communication from telling to asking and encourage us to stay curious a little longer. Guest Bio: The late Edgar Schein, PhD. was a renowned figure in the field of organizational psychology, with significant contributions to the understanding of organizational culture and leadersh...
104. Trapped in a World of Bad Advice - The tightrope between asking and telling
June 26, 2023 08:30 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBAre you often quick to give advice? You're not alone, but sometimes our advice may not be as helpful as we think. In this podcast episode, we explore the concepts of the advice trap and humble inquiry, which shift communication from telling to asking and encourage us to stay curious a little longer. For complete show notes with way more detail than you see on this podcatcher summary, click here. If you’re not into that kind of detail, have an aversion to websites, don’t really care abo...
103. How to Have a Nearly Perfect Shift | Reversing frustration and identifying the opposite outcome
June 05, 2023 15:30 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MBHow often do you walk into work hoping it will be a good day or at least not a bad one? What if it didn’t matter what happened and the good/bad was entirely in your control? In today’s episode, Christina Shenvi MD, MBA, PhD gives insight and specific strategies for a nearly perfect shift. Guest Bio: Christina Shenvi MD, MBA, PhD is an emergency physician at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She is president of the Association of Professional Women and Medical Sciences, direct...
103. How to Have a Nearly Perfect Shift
June 05, 2023 08:30 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MBHow often do you walk into work hoping it will be a good day or at least not a bad one? What if it didn’t matter what happened and the good/bad was entirely in your control? In today’s episode, Christina Shenvi MD, MBA, PhD gives insight and specific strategies for a nearly perfect shift. For complete and detailed show notes, visit our website If you’re interested in 1 on 1 coaching, start here Guest Bio: Christina Shenvi MD, MBA, PhD is an emergency physician at the Univers...
102. Ten Percent of a Bad Idea | Why your gut reaction may lead you astray
May 15, 2023 15:30 - 14 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode, we explore the 10% rule - the idea that in disagreement, the other person is at least 10% right. This is a tool for conflict abatement and resolution. It’s easy to get caught up in the rightness of our own opinions and ideas – whether it’s in medicine, business, leadership, relationships, or any time we interact with others. However, this can be detrimental to collaboration and creativity. The basics of the 10% rule are simple. When presented with an idea that your gut re...
102. Ten Percent of a Bad Idea
May 15, 2023 08:30 - 14 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode, we explore the 10% rule - the idea that in disagreement, the other person is at least 10% right. This is a tool for conflict abatement as well as resolution. Registration is now open for the Flameproof Course The big kahuna! After a year in the making, Scott Weingart and I are launching the FlameProof Course starting September 2023. This is a small cohort six-month course specifically for emergency and acute care clinicians that will build and strengthen tools for caree...
101. Being In-Between | How to navigate big and small transitions
May 01, 2023 15:30 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBTransitions, by their nature, involve ambiguity and disorientation. It's important to recognize that this zone is a natural part of the process of growth and change. In this episode we break down the nature of the being in a transitional/liminal space, embracing it as an identity, and navigating it through small and tectonic changes. The liminal space is a transitional or in-between state where you’re in a place of vagueness or uncertainty. It’s a place of being ‘in-between’. In architectu...
101. Being In-Between
May 01, 2023 08:30 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBTransitions, by their nature, involve ambiguity and disorientation. It's important to recognize that this zone is a natural part of the process of growth and change. In this episode we break down the nature of the being in a transitional/liminal space, embracing it as an identity, and navigating it through small and tectonic changes. Registration is now open for the Flameproof Course The big kahuna! After a year in the making, Scott Weingart and I are launching the FlameProof Course...
100. Listening to Understand versus Listening to Win | Strategies for quality listening and how to know when you've got it right
April 09, 2023 15:30 - 54 minutes - 50 MBHidden in plain sight is the most important procedure we do. Listening. And not just listening, but listening to understand. Measurable, improvable, and, when done well, can have an incredibly positive impact. Intention is key with listening: are we doing it to understand or to win? In this episode, we break down specific strategies for quality listening, potential pitfalls, and how to know when you've got it right. Guest bio: Lon Setnik MD is an Emergency Physician and Associate Director o...
100. Listening to Understand versus Listening to Win
April 09, 2023 08:30 - 54 minutes - 50 MBHidden in plain sight is the most important procedure we do. Listening. And not just listening, but listening to understand. Measurable, improvable, and, when done well, can have an incredibly positive impact. Intention is key with listening: are we doing it to understand or to win? In this episode, we break down specific strategies for quality listening, potential pitfalls, and how to know when you've got it right. Guest bio: Lon Setnik MD is an Emergency Physician and Associate Director ...
99. Unlocking the Secrets of Learning | Mental models of expertise, threaded cognition, and tactics for information retention
March 27, 2023 15:30 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBHave you ever wondered what it takes to reach the highest level of mastery?Are you a medical student looking for ways to achieve excellence in medical school or a physician wanting to become an expert in your field? If so, you’re in luck! Join us as we explore a fascinating conversation with Dr. Jeff Riddell, a leading expert in medical education as he talks about strategies to develop any skill, how medical school curriculum is adapting, the importance of context and relationships for compr...
99. Unlocking the Secrets of Learning: A Conversation with Dr. Jeff Riddell
March 27, 2023 08:30 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBHave you ever wondered what it takes to reach the highest level of mastery?Are you a medical student looking for ways to achieve excellence in medical school or a physician wanting to become an expert in your field? If so, you’re in luck! Join us as we explore a fascinating conversation with Dr. Jeff Riddell, a leading expert in medical education as he talks about strategies to develop any skill, how medical school curriculum is adapting, the importance of context and relationships for compr...
98. How to recover from a horrible, rotten, no-good shift
March 13, 2023 15:30 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBHave you ever had a day at work that was so difficult and draining, it felt like it took a toll on your entire being? You're not alone. Meet Dr. Sara Gray, an expert in wellness, resilience, and resuscitation team performance. In this episode, Dr. Gray dives deep into her special framework for coping with difficult days and how to recover and even come out of them a little stronger. She has outlined a process to help you identify and acknowledge the struggles, practice self-care, and ultimat...
97. The Spock Retreat | Using logic to solve emotional situations (and how to stop it)
February 22, 2023 04:46 - 23 minutes - 18.6 MBPart of practicing medicine is telling patients 'no'. It’s never fun to do so and it can be a draining daily task. It doesn’t have to be that way! In this episode, we break down pitfalls and pearls in these situations as well as specific scripting to help the medicine go down, The Spock Retreat - falling back on logic to solve an emotional situation, what happens when we get pushback on our logical responses, when embracing logic is the right and wrong move, how to approach frustrating and i...
97. The Spock Retreat
February 21, 2023 21:46 - 23 minutes - 18.6 MBPart of practicing medicine is telling patients NO. It’s never fun to do so and it can be a draining daily task. It doesn’t have to be that way! In this episode, we break down pitfalls and pearls in these situations as well as specific scripting to help the medicine go down. Mentioned in this episode: Scott Weingart and I are putting on the Flameproof: Shift KickAssery workshop on May 29, 2023, at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Las Vegas. 9a-1p. Limited space (intentionally). This is a PreCon fo...
96.5 The curious case of Zithromax and viral respiratory infections
February 06, 2023 16:30 - 13 minutes - 11.2 MBWhen you have a patient who requests a Z-pack for what is almost certainly an acute viral respiratory infection, you probably respond internally or externally (possibly both) that antibiotics do not treat viruses. But could there be some effect on their symptoms, or the viral infection itself, that is not part of the common discussion when it comes to such things? We know that azithromycin is an antibiotic, but it turns out that azithromycin actually has some activity in the viral arena. Thi...
96. Compassion Fatigue
January 30, 2023 16:30 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBMost of us are motivated to have compassion for those in need, but sometimes it can feel like the tank is running on empty. In this episode, wellness expert Kim Baumbach, MD gives insight into compassion fatigue and strategies to thwart it. Compassion fatigue is cumulative emotional and physical exhaustion stemming from exposure to the suffering of others. It is the “cost” of caring for others who are suffering. It leads to a diminished ability to manifest empathy compared to your normal b...
95. A Disability Insurance Deep Dive | What to look for in a policy, why it's so often a fight with insurance companies, and how to collect
January 16, 2023 16:30 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBOur guest today is Dr. Stephanie Pearson, founder and CEO of Pearson Ravitz, an insurance advisory firm that specializes in disability and life insurance for healthcare professionals. In this episode we break down disability insurance start to finish: what to look for in a policy, pitfalls and traps, the deal with disability coverage through work, the steps you need to take in order to collect disability, why insurance companies so often put up a fight in paying, and much more. Guest bio: ...
95. A Disability Insurance Deep Dive
January 16, 2023 09:30 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBOur guest today is Dr. Stephanie Pearson, founder and CEO of Pearson Ravitz, an insurance advisory firm that specializes in disability and life insurance for healthcare professionals. In this episode we break down disability insurance start to finish: what to look for in a policy, pitfalls and traps, the deal with disability coverage through work, the steps you need to take in order to collect disability, why insurance companies so often put up a fight in paying, and much more. To see our...
94. Why We Argue About Money | Finance advice and the value of a scarcity mindset
January 02, 2023 16:30 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBFinancial expert, raconteur, and finance CEO Vitaliy Katsenelson gives his approach to the scarcity mindset, personal finance advice that changed his life, key strategies for making a budget, why people argue about money, geofencing as a diet tool, and a Stoic take on social media. Guest Bio: Vitaliy Katsenelson was born in Murmansk, USSR, and immigrated to the United States with his family in 1991. After joining Denver-based value investment firm IMA in 1997, Vitaliy became Chief Investm...
94. Personal finance advice, why we argue about money, and the value of a scarcity mindset with CEO Vitaliy Katsenelson
January 02, 2023 09:30 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBFinancial expert and raconteur Vitaliy Katsenelson gives his approach to the scarcity mindset, personal finance advice that changed his life, key strategies for making a budget, why people argue about money, geofencing as a diet tool, and a Stoic take on social media. Guest Bio: Vitaliy Katsenelson was born in Murmansk, USSR, and immigrated to the United States with his family in 1991. After joining Denver-based value investment firm IMA in 1997, Vitaliy became Chief Investment Office...
93. Five Sleep Tools We've Tested and Like
December 19, 2022 16:30 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIn a follow up to our episode on sleep, we break down five sleep tools we’ve tested, like, and are still using. For many of you, sleep can be a fraught landscape. This is doubly true if you are doing shift work, working nights, or even just getting home with your mind spinning. When you have built-in disrupted sleep, it is extra important to pay attention to how you go about getting as much quality sleep as possible. What’s discussed in this episode is 100% opinion and anecdote but hop...
93. Feedback can be hard to give and harder to receive. Here are techniques to do both better.
December 05, 2022 16:30 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBFeedback comes in many forms and oftentimes we aren’t even aware that it’s happening. In this episode, communication expert Lon Setnik, MD breaks down the basics of feedback, why cloaked or hidden feedback can be so dangerous, and critical skills for both delivering and receiving feedback. Guest Bio: Lon Setnik, MD is a community emergency faculty at the Center for Medical Simulation. Mentioned in this episode: The Awake and Aware Physician conference sponsored by Wild Health. Jan 13-15...
92. Strategies for Shift Endurance
November 21, 2022 11:58 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBIt’s a tough time to practice medicine, which makes paying attention to self-care even more important. In this episode, we break down three specific strategies for improving mental and physical performance during a long shift, sustaining shift endurance, and building a scaffolding for joy at work. Love medicine, but the job itself leaves a lot to be desired? I work with many docs in your shoes. To learn more about 1-on-1 coaching, start here. For full show notes of this episode and all so...