Aired Nov 6, 2024

In this episode, we talk with Gary Simonds, MD, a neurosurgeon who teaches at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience. Dr. Simonds first encountered burnout among his surgical team, where the emotional and physical demands of the job were overwhelming. To address this, he introduced positive psychology practices that helped his team regain balance and resilience.

In this conversation, we explore how these same techniques can be applied to our everyday lives to help us manage burnout in a world overflowing with outrage, negativity, and complexity. We discuss the causes and effects of burnout, and offer practical strategies for combating it.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by outrage and negativity, this episode offers practical strategies to help you regain your balance and resilience. Remember, small steps can make a big difference.

Gary Simonds, MD is an accomplished neurosurgeon and former head of the neurosurgery program at Virginia Tech/Carilion Clinic. He teaches at the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience and the Carilion School of Medicine. A Dartmouth graduate, Gary holds a master’s in Health Care Delivery Science and completed medical training at Rutgers and Walter Reed. He is a widely published author and speaker on topics like neuroscience, medical ethics, wellness, and spirituality, and is also known for his engaging fiction and storytelling.

Links

Gary R Simonds (garyrsimonds.com)

Death’s Pale Flag (BQB Publishing)