Speaking and Communicating Podcast

How do physicians cope with stress and burnout?

Meet Dr. Gary Simonds!

Dr. Simonds is a Neurosurgeon, Educator, Author and Public Speaker. He is on a mission to use his experience and expertise to help doctors, especially residents, to cope with stress and burnout. He is a highly experienced neurosurgeon, former Head of an academic Neurosurgery program at Virginia Tech/Carilion Clinic. He is a Professor, and teaches regularly at the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. 

Dr. Gary has written and spoken widely on the subjects of neuroscience, medical school admissions, medical ethics, burnout, personal wellness, spirituality, death and dying, and the interface between science and religion. Known for his compassion and sense of humor, he also writes fiction and is an accomplished and entertaining storyteller. His books mainly focus on how physicians can thrive under this high-pressure environment.

On this episode, we explore the different ways in which he helps physicians cope with burnout and stress that comes with the job.

Key Points:
- how to cope with burnout
- listening to your body
- science and spirituality
- how the brain communicates with us and vice versa
- the impact of our experiences on the brain's blood flow
- how physicians communicate tragic news to families

Connect with Dr. Gary:
Website: https://garyrsimonds.com

Additional Resources - Books by Dr. Gary R Simonds on Amazon:
'The Thriving Physician'
'Thriving in Healthcare'
'Death's Pale Flag'

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heR6lOq3Zt0