Operate with Zen

Dr. Patrick C. Walsh is the Chairman Emeritus of the Brady Urological Institute and a Professor of Urology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.  He is recognized internationally as a pioneer in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.  His life-story and career in surgery reflect presence, kindness,  faith, and resolute commitment to purpose.  (Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.)

Rob Kramer, PCC and Kara Penfield, PhD are founders of the Spiro Coaching Institute and the Academy for Academic Medical Center Coaching Program.  Together they have a tremendous history and experience coaching executives and other professionals in healthcare.   Coaching, interactions with colleagues, and professional development are discussed in a framework of mindfulness.  Find out more about coaching, Spiro, or the AAMCC program at: https://www.spirocoaching.com/.  (Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.)

Dr. Yotam Heineberg is a clinical supervisor for therapists in training and lecturer for Palo Alto University, as well as a collaborating scientist with the Applied Psychological Interventions Associate at CCARE, Stanford University.   His focus on compassion-based therapy is applied to numerous clinical settings to help individuals and teams cope with systematic burnout.   To learn more about Dr. Heineberg, visit: https://www.dryotamheineberg.com/.  (Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.)

Medicine and surgery require complex problem solving and tough decisions are made every single day.   In Part 3 of this three-part, solo, mini-series, the frameworks of heuristics, biases , emotion, ethics, and other challenges to effective decision making are reviewed in hopes of avoiding poor decisions. (Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.)

As part of the Mindful Decision Making series, Dr. Granville Lloyd and I review 7 Ways to Think Differently by Looby McNamara.  This book is based on principles of permaculture where the creation of resilient, healthy, productive systems shape decision making.  The parallels to medicine and surgery are clear and we hope you enjoy.  (Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.)

Medicine and surgery require complex problem solving and tough decisions are made every single day.  In Part 2 of this three-part, solo, mini series, we review pillars of self-management, choice architecture, and how to say, "No."  References and reading: The First 90 Days, Nudge, Essentialism. Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.

Medicine and surgery require complex problem solving and tough decisions are made every single day.  A mindful or thoughtful approach to decision making is one framework by which we can simply our day and decision-making process.  In Part 1 of this three part, solo, mini-series, concepts of decision fatigue, what makes a great surgeon, and kindness are discussed.  References and reading: Peak Performance, Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness, and Humanity.  Music Credit: Sunshine, Simon Jomphe Lepine.

Granville Lloyd, MD is an Associate Professor of Urology at the University of Colorado in Denver.  In addition to being a phenomenal physician, surgeon, and teacher, Dr. Lloyd is an avid outdoorsman and athlete.  Dr. Lloyd discusses balancing work and life interests on this episode of OWZ.  

Chris Bordoni is a former athlete, elite consultant, cancer survivor, and resilience coach.  Chris is also the host of "Reinvented" a podcast about resilience and resilient people.  Chris and I discuss resilience and how it applies to surgery, surgeons and a healthy life outside of work.  You can find out more about Chris at: https://chrisbordoni.com/.  You can find the Reinvented podcast at: https://chrisbordoni.com/reinvented/.

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 addition to being an extremely successful academic urologist, she is a mom and staunch advocate for faculty development and well-being.  In this podcast, we discuss good and bad habits and how to integrate them into a surgical life.