As surgeons, we are often on our own in a competitive, high risk environment. There are times when we are faced with: Being forced to do something
Continue ReadingTwo 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
Continue ReadingPsychological Safety! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 78
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 family physician
Continue ReadingWellness Space! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 77
Guest: Beverly Joyce, MD, OB/GYN Dr. Joyce grew up in Boulder, Colorado, went to Mount Holyoke College, and then
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 ReadingTake a Break! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 74
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 family physician
Continue ReadingWho are the Real Stewards of Surgeon Wellness?
Who bears the responsibility for the health and well-being of surgeons in the system? As surgeons, we operate in silos. Rarely are our teams
Continue ReadingFailing to Change a Habit? Reframe It!
We all deal with negative self-talk in some form or another throughout our daily lives. I often notice negative self-talk creep into my mind when I’m
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
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