Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that involves abusers seeking control over other individuals by making them question their own
Continue ReadingInspiring Passion! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 100
Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better… Carla welcomes orthopaedic surgeon and coach,
Continue ReadingWhy I Am a Surgeon: A Patient’s Story of Triumph, Healing, and Giving Back
There are countless reasons why physicians choose the medical profession. The opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life, to heal, and to
Continue ReadingMy Personal Experience with Surgery Part-2
In Part 1 of this blog series about my recent surgery, I discussed how gaining a different perspective allowed me to change my mindset. Part 2 will
Continue ReadingMy Personal Experience with Surgery Part-1
In July, I had low back surgery (a right L5 -S1 discectomy and bilateral L5-S1 laminoforaminotomies) which in some part was due to years of performing
Continue ReadingThe Messenger Matters
Recently, I was presenting on the subjects of Surgeon Wellness and Peer Coaching when a friend and colleague on the faculty noted that he doesn’t like
Continue ReadingPsychological Safety Combats Moral Injury
As a surgeon, psychological safety is largely absent from my work environment. As we address the changing landscape of healthcare, what if we really
Continue ReadingWhat Is Your Peer Support Bat Signal?
The “Bat Signal” was introduced in 1942’s Detective Comics #60 as a way for the police in Gotham City to call on the superhero, Batman. Throughout the
Continue ReadingStart Having Difficult Conversations About Physician Suicide
Today, September 17th, is National Physician Suicide Prevention Day and September is National Suicide Prevention Month. While many of us tend to avoid
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