EP 103 : Inside Hyperbaric Medicine And Real-World Brain Recovery -Craig Cook
Description
We trace Craig’s path from opera and Disney to leading a brain health center, and why service lessons matter in medicine. Hyperbaric programs, rigorous assessments, and real outcomes anchor a candid talk on grief, purpose, autism, and building a longer healthspan.
• Family values shaped by a traveling father and a legacy of work ethic
• Opera career, Disney culture, and the discipline of being fully on
• Hospitality in Dubai’s early days and how the city’s pace affects connection
• A pivotal loss leading to healthcare and service-driven operations
• Mentorship, listening twice, and earning trust in physician-led systems
• Moving abroad to find identity and independence from home expectations
• Brain and Performance Center programs and multi-domain assessments
• Hyperbaric oxygen protocols explained with durability and customization
• Autism support, data-led progress, and Xander’s communication gains
• CEO habits for brain health: early focus, decompression, mindfulness
• Lifestyle strategies for cognitive fitness beyond the clinic
• Case study on reversing cognitive decline post-retirement
• Healthspan over lifespan and practical definitions of better living



