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
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My 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
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Two Breathing Techniques to Calm the Mind
There are a few obvious times in my life when I think about breathing - before swimming in the ocean, while practicing yoga, and prior to surgery as I
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Recovery Never Stops
I recently read an article focused on LeBron James’ process for recovering physically during the NBA season. The legendary athlete gets 8-10 hours of
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Eye on Wellness – Simple Burnout Prevention Steps
Are you overwhelmed at work to such an extent that you feel deflated, depleted, and emotionally drained? You may be experiencing burnout – and you’re
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Can We Prevent Career Ending Musculoskeletal Injuries in Surgeons?
A recent review published in JAMA found that surgeons are at a high risk of sustaining work-related musculoskeletal injuries. It is safe to say the
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I Can Fly And Miguel Is Teaching Me
How Does Peer Mentoring Work? Peer Mentoring. We all do it. However, we don’t always notice that we’re doing it. That lack of awareness makes it
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The Jeff Smith Diet: How Surgeons Can Lose 30 Pounds in Less Than 12 Months
I’m going to begin this blog with a disclaimer: I am not a diet expert. I haven’t devoted my career to helping people take control of their weight,
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