Emergency Mind Episode 107: Mike Taigman on Finding Your Center

In this episode of The Emergency Mind Podcast, Dr. Dan Dworkis sits down with EMS veteran and improvement science expert Mike Taigman. With a 50-year career in emergency medical services, Mike shares experiences from his early days in youth mountain rescue to navigating high-pressure situations in Denver's EMS system. They discuss the evolution of mental health support and processing residue in EMS, the importance of finding one's center, and how to utilize stress management techniques effectively. This conversation is a deep dive into performing at your best under pressure and improving system-wide responses in emergency settings.