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Listen to leaders in cardiothoracic surgery discuss hot topics in the field. Founded in 1964, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a not-for-profit organization representing more than 7,600 surgeons, researchers, and allied health care professionals worldwide.

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The Power of Wonder

The Power of Wonder

2024-01-1601:00:51

In this episode of The Resilient Surgeon, Dr. Michael Maddaus interviews Monica Parker, author of The Power of Wonder: The Extraordinary Emotion That Will Change the Way You Live, Learn, and Lead.  Parker has spent decades helping people discover how to lead and live wonderfully by cultivating curiosity, empathy, and open mindedness. Here, she explains the elements and elicitors of wonder, and how it can transform people's brains and bodies. It's about "becoming more wonder-prone and reconnecting with a reverence for the world and all the magic in it."      
In this episode of The Resilient Surgeon, Gloria Mark, Chancellor’s Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, explains how people interact with information technology in their everyday life: how it affects multitasking, attention, mood, and above all, stress. She studies people's behavior in real-world settings and found that most people are experiencing information overload, which continues to shrink our attention spans. What can you do to better manage information technology? Listen today.  
Studies have found that the act of forgiveness can lead to better health. In this episode, Dr. Fred Luskin, author of Forgive For Good, shares groundbreaking research and insight into the healing powers and medical benefits of forgiveness. He offers a forgiveness method that makes it possible to move beyond being a victim to a life of contentment.
In this episode of the Resilient Surgeon, Dr. Carrie Cunningham, associate professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School, section head of the Massachusetts General Hospital Endocrine Surgery Unit, and past-president of the Association of Academic Surgery, talks intimately with Dr. Michael Maddaus about the mental health crisis facing health care workers and shares her own lived experiences. The conversation tackles stigma and increased resources needed to support and protect those who are struggling in the health care community.
Harvard researcher Todd Rose talks with Dr. Michael Maddaus about changing the way people think about success. Author of "Dark Horse: Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of Fulfillment," Rose shares his story on the unlikely paths that led him to fulfillment and success, and what it takes to beat the odds.
How you communicate with others can be interpreted in many ways. In this new episode of The Resilient Surgeon, Dr. Michael Maddaus talks with Zack Wieder, CEO at Principles, about communication styles and how to bridge the gap between intention and how it's received by others. Wieder explains how gaining self-awareness and other awareness helps people make better decisions and form deeper connections. Wieder also offers a free personality assessment test to better understand yourself and others. Listen today. 
In this episode of The Resilient Surgeon, hear Diana Winston, author, speaker, and director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center, talk about the natural, accessible and scientifically backed approach to improving mental health, reducing stress and fostering a deeper connection with oneself through mindfulness and meditation. 
Do you find it difficult to say no to people? Do you tend to put others' needs before your own? Dr. Vanessa Patrick-Ralhan, author of The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No that Puts You in Charge of Your Life, talks about empowered refusal and strategies of people who are adept at giving a clear “no” while still honoring personal relationships and keep their reputation intact. 
In this episode, Rob Cross, professor of global leadership, Babson College, cofounder and director of the Connected Commons, and author of Beyond Collaboration Overload and The Microstress Effect, discusses how the micro stresses we experience every day are impacting our work, relationships and ability to live well. Learn what high performers are doing differently to manage microstress.     
In this episode of “The Resilient Surgeon” podcast, host Dr. Michael Maddaus talks Dr. Anna Lembke, chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine and author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, about the neuroscience of addiction.  It’s a fascinating discussion on the biology and psychology of why people become addicted to certain substances and behaviors and the key role that "dopamine balance" plays in creating addiction. Dr. Lembke explains why people do what they do and how we all can maintain a healthy sense of pleasure.
Dr. Michael Maddaus, host of The Resilient Surgeon, joins Satchin Panda, PhD, professor at the Salk Institute, for a fascinating conversation on the health benefits of time-restricted eating and how it affects the body on the molecular level. In this part 2 episode of the series, Satchin explains how to put time-restricted eating into practice.  Learn more about STS's member wellness resources: https://bit.ly/3pNQNkq
Dr. Michael Maddaus, host of The Resilient Surgeon, joins Satchin Panda, PhD, professor at the Salk Institute, for a fascinating conversation on the health benefits of time-restricted eating and how it affects the body on the molecular level. Learn more about STS's member wellness resources: https://bit.ly/3pNQNkq
In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Bartley Griffith, professor of surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the first surgeon to successfully transplant a genetically modified pig heart into a human patient. In the episode, we learn about his upbringing in Pittsburgh and his upward trajectory in academia. Hear about his hilarious first attempts while learning to perform heart transplants, his mentors in Pittsburgh, and his move to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Griffith discusses the first animal-to-human heart transplant, the work he and his team did in preparation, and how they shattered the barriers around xenotransplantation. Finally, Dr. Griffith talks about the growth opportunities he sees in cardiac surgery and how innovation can shape the future.    “Same Surgeon, Different Light” is a program from the Society designed to demystify cardiothoracic surgery, revealing the men and women behind their surgical masks. The podcast series is supported by AstraZeneca. Learn more about STS diversity and inclusion efforts at sts.org/diversity.
In this episode, Dr. Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Rian Hasson—assistant professor of thoracic surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. We learn about her upbringing in Riverside, California, with her parents and twin sister and how her love of reading shaped her from a young age. Dr. Hasson discusses her journey through medical school and how she came to decide upon thoracic surgery, as well as what was important to her in finding her place. Finally, she talks about the “I” of inclusion, being a woman and mother in the field, and her ideas about the future of thoracic surgery.    “Same Surgeon, Different Light” is a program from the Society designed to demystify cardiothoracic surgery, revealing the men and women behind their surgical masks. The podcast series is supported by AstraZeneca. Learn more about STS diversity and inclusion efforts at sts.org/diversity.
In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Sara Pereira—professor of surgery at University of Utah. In the episode, we learn about her upbringing on a ranch in Cupertino, her pathway to a career in medicine, and her thoughts on leadership and the issues impacting trainees in the workforce. Hear Dr. Pereira discuss her childhood and her plans to pursue a degree in math, before she found herself sitting at her mother’s bedside in the hospital, which influenced her to change course to medicine. She details how she came to choose cardiac surgery, and how she struggled to “do it all” while following her true passion.  “Same Surgeon, Different Light” is a program from the Society designed to demystify cardiothoracic surgery, revealing the men and women behind their surgical masks. The podcast series is supported by AstraZeneca. Learn more about STS diversity and inclusion efforts at sts.org/diversity.
In this episode, Dr. David Cooke interviews Drs. Fatima Wilder and Asishana Osho—both first-year faculty at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital respectively. In the episode, we learn about their upbringings and how that paved the way for their current work. Dr. Wilder spent a lot of her childhood in the General Assembly for the United Nations, and it helped shape her view of people and relationships, as well as provide a perspective of how vast the world really is. Meanwhile, Dr. Osho came to the US from Nigeria to attend a small liberal arts college. He discusses how this education helped shape his interactions with people. Listen as they share why they both wanted to become surgeons, their experiences being the first black faculty within their individual divisions, their goals for working with their communities in Boston, the considerations of raising a family as a cardiothoracic surgeon, and where they see the specialty going in the future.  “Same Surgeon, Different Light” is a program from the Society designed to demystify cardiothoracic surgery, revealing the men and women behind their surgical masks. The podcast series is supported by AstraZeneca. Learn more about STS diversity and inclusion efforts at sts.org/diversity.
In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Jessica Donington—professor of surgery and Chief of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Chicago. A globally recognized expert in the management of lung cancer, Dr. Donington shares how her love of science and her childhood as one of eight shaped her and her career. In the episode, she tells stories of her upbringing in New Jersey, details how her home life influenced her drive for mentorship, and explains how she pushed the boundaries of her career from early on.  “Same Surgeon, Different Light” is a program from the Society designed to demystify cardiothoracic surgery, revealing the men and women behind their surgical masks. The podcast series is supported by AstraZeneca. Learn more about STS diversity and inclusion efforts at sts.org/diversity.
In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Hassan Tetteh—a US Navy Captain, Associate Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, and adjunct faculty at Howard University College of Medicine. An artificial intelligence strategist for the Department of Defense and skilled cardiothoracic and transplant surgeon, Dr. Tetteh has completed more than 20 marathons and authored several books. In the episode, he shares stories of his upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, and details how military service has helped shape his life. He also discusses the importance of “paying it forward” in his career and his observations on how artificial intelligence is shaping the CT surgery specialty.  “Same Surgeon, Different Light” is a program from the Society designed to demystify cardiothoracic surgery, revealing the men and women behind their surgical masks. The podcast series is supported by AstraZeneca. Learn more about STS diversity and inclusion efforts at sts.org/diversity.
In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Daniela Molena—a thoracic surgeon and Director of Esophageal Surgery at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, as well as the newly elected President of Women in Thoracic Surgery. Listeners will learn about her upbringing in a small Italian town and her training at one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious schools while simultaneously working as a classical dancer and competing on a national game show. Dr. Molena shares how her medical journey brought her to the United States—which required repeating much of her European training—and the importance of finding a community of supporters at each step.  “Same Surgeon, Different Light” is a program from the Society designed to demystify cardiothoracic surgery, revealing the men and women behind their surgical masks.  Learn more about STS diversity and inclusion efforts at sts.org/diversity.
In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Mark Orringer—a general thoracic surgery pioneer who developed the transhiatal esophagectomy, the most prevalent surgery for esophageal cancer. Listeners will learn about his upbringing in Pittsburgh and the work ethic learned from his immigrant father, plus his time at Johns Hopkins—including the involvement of his wife, Susan, in creating a welcoming environment for scores of faculty, fellows, and trainees. Dr. Orringer shares his memories of the esteemed Dr. Vivien Thomas, of traveling to England to work with Dr. Ronald Belsey, a renowned esophageal surgeon, and how working with Belsey changed the trajectory of his career. Listen as he shares his work developing the transhiatal esophagectomy, what he thinks is important in making a good CT surgeon, and the importance of the cardiothoracic surgery specialty.  “Same Surgeon, Different Light” is a program from the Society designed to demystify cardiothoracic surgery, revealing the men and women behind their surgical masks.  Learn more about STS diversity and inclusion efforts at sts.org/diversity.
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