Operate with Zen

Time and space together can help us create routine.  Proactively designing spaces to maximize function is just one way to enhance efficiency and performance - this is what Ashley Cantley (Twitter: @AshCantley) is an expert in.  Trained in human design and Feng Shui, Ashley talks us through concepts of personal space design providing valuable insights in organization and structure of our work and hospital spaces to maximize our efficiency and make work more pleasant.   Read more at: High-Vibe Feng Shui found on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/High-Vibe-Feng-Shui-Steps-Achieving/dp/1635862388). (Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.)

Jay Shah, MD (Twitter: @BladderCancerMD) is a urologic oncologist and Vice-Chief of Staff at Stanford Health Care.  His journey brought him through several outstanding medical institutions in this country and he discusses his evolution from trainee to academic and research all-star, and his now burgeoning leadership career.  Philosophies on leadership are discussed in addition to practical advice for those interested in future leadership positions or currently working in leadership roles.  (Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.)

Michael Joyner, MD (Twitter: @DrMJoyner) is a physiologist and anesthesiologist at the Mayo Clinic with expertise in human performance - specifically human physical performance.  We discuss analogies between sports and surgery, and how to function with maximum output, and peak efficiency in our surgical existence.  (Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.)

Many Eastern and Western Philosophies are rooted in a desire to understand who we are and what is our purpose.  Kyle Richards, MD (Twitter: @Uro_Rich) is a urologic oncologist who found his medical purpose in caring for patients with cancer.  Dr. Richards also talks about  how to "repurpose" some of our challenging activities as doctors to make them more meaningful and discusses life outside of the hospital helping us to understand how our sense of self is tied to who we are as surgeons and as people.  (Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.)

Surgery is a physically and mentally challenging profession.  While many of us address physical health outside of operating room through a variety of activities - few of us are mindful about how to approach our physical well-being in the operating room.  Tim Anderson is an experienced personal trainer and creator of the Original Strength program designed to utilize simple concepts and movements to generate a healthy mind-body connection.  He discusses concepts of physical well-being, mind-body connection, and how to integrate them into a healthy, strong, and long-lasting surgical career.  (Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.)

You can find more information about Tim and Original Strength at: 
https://originalstrength.net/  
[YouTube] https://www.youtube.com/user/OriginalStrengthSys
[Amazon] https://www.amazon.com/Pressing-Reset-Original-Strength-Reloaded/dp/1624220290

Complications and bad outcomes are a part of medicine despite our best efforts.  Dealing with the complication, the patient and their loved ones can certainly be a challenge.  Dealing with the personal fallout from a bad outcome is another challenge that is rarely discussed in medicine in surgery.  In this solo podcast, we will discuss some of the stresses that can make bad outcomes, mistakes, or complications more likely, and how to handle the emotional and psychological stress caused by these bad outcomes.  Second victim syndrome is introduced and future podcasts, with surgeons, will discuss the management of complications both medically but emotionally and psychologically.  (Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.)

Being grateful and expressing gratitude are important tools in the armamentarium of the mindful physician and surgeon.  In this brief solo podcast, I will review how being grateful can positively impact our lives and surgical experience, how expressing and exploring gratitude can help us overcome negative situations in our lives, and, if your interested, how to incorporate gratitude practices into your every day routine. (Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.) 

Stephen Nakada, MD, FACS, FRCS (Glasg.) is the Chairman of the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin.  Dr. Nakada is well-recognized as a leader in academic endourology but also lectures extensively on leadership and leadership cultivation.  He is also the editor of Navigating Organized Urology,  a text offering practical guidance to developing a successful career in urology (and surgery).  (Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.)

Karen Swartz, MD is Director of Clinical and Educational Programs at the Johns Hopkins Mood Disorders Center.  Depression, suicide and the specific relations to medicine and surgery are discussed in this sobering podcast.  (Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.)

Angela Smith, MD is an Associate Professor of Urology, Vice Chair of Academic Affairs and Director of Urologic Oncology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  In this episode we discuss taking time away from work, managing your calendar, your email and other communications while away.  Tons of practical tidbits for providers of all levels are shared.   (Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.)