Lately, I’ve been reflecting on two questions:What do I need?What’s non-essential?I don’t need to “Marie Kondo” my entire life, but I do crave
Continue ReadingNarrative Medicine! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 136
Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…Jeff welcomes Richard A. Schaefer, MD, MPH, an
Continue ReadingThe Gratitude Box: A Personal Wellness Strategy
There are times for all of us in medicine when we need a pick-me-up. The reasons can vary, but the feeling is familiar to everyone. It’s one of those
Continue ReadingSuicide Prevention Awareness Month
Dear SurgeonMasters Community,The most recent podcast episode, Gratitude Ritual!, got me reflecting on just how grateful I am for each member of this
Continue ReadingGratitude Ritual! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 130
Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…Jeff welcomes to the podcast Professional
Continue ReadingThe Power of Connection in Physician Wellness
SurgeonMasters believes that connection is essential for wellness and that wellness leads to career fulfillment, joy, and sustainability in
Continue ReadingDefining Your Core Values is Essential
Dear Community,What values define you?It’s not always an easy question to answer.In the rush of clinical demands, administrative pressures, and
Continue ReadingEssential Self! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 125
Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…Jeff welcomes ENT surgeon and professional coach
Continue ReadingFinding Connection in a Disconnected System
Dear CommunityIn 2015, I introduced wellness events at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting. At the time, the goal was simple: raise
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