In this episode of the MMOA podcast, Dustin Jones interviews Mike Studer, a prominent figure in physical therapy, discussing his extensive career and the motivation behind his book, 'The Brain That Chooses Itself.' The conversation explores the importance of choice in health interventions, the role of autonomy in patient care, and the value of discomfort in therapy. Studer emphasizes the need for clinicians to create moments of unexpected success for their patients and the significance of identity in health choices. The episode concludes with resources for clinicians to enhance their practice and patient engagement.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Mike Studer and His Impact
• 02:55 The Motivation Behind 'The Brain That Chooses Itself'
• 06:03 Structuring Choice in Health Interventions
• 09:01 The Role of Autonomy in Patient Care
• 11:52 Conversations on Health Span and Patient Engagement
• 15:03 The Value of Discomfort in Therapy
• 17:49 Creating Moments of Unexpected Success
• 21:01 The Power of Near Misses in Therapy
• 23:55 Earning Self-Efficacy Through Experience
• 26:52 The Importance of Identity in Health
• 29:55 Conclusion and Resources for Clinicians

Links:

• https://Mikestuder.com
• [email protected]