22. Joe Maroon MD - From Burnout to Peak Performance and Longevity Expert

After years of practice, your medical career has reached its conclusion.  Now, what will be your legacy?

It’s time to get some deeper insights from our guest expert in this episode.  We are honored to have with us Joseph Maroon MD.  He is a world-renowned neurosurgeon specializing in brain and spine injuries, the Medical Director of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), sports medicine expert, health and nutrition expert, professor, author, speaker, and triathlete, among his long list of credentials.

Dr. Joe bravely shares his remarkable story of burnout, the life-changing events leading to the discovery of his true purpose, and finding balance in family, career, spirituality, and health.

“I don't look at retirement.  I look at renewal.”

- Joseph Maroon MD

Highlights:

• (01:55) Sudden career transition
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• (04:07) Getting into sports
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• (06:57) Spirituality in physicians
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• (12:22) Going back to neurosurgery
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• (16:19) Gut-brain connection
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• (20:30) Legacy and retirement

Resources:

• Square One: A Simple Guide To A Balanced Life https://www.amazon.com/Square-One-Simple-Guide-Balanced/dp/0998350907
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• I Dare You! https://www.amazon.com/Dare-You-William-H-Danforth/dp/0960241604

Connect with Dr. Maroon:

Website:  https://www.josephmaroon.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/drjosephmaroon/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DrJosephMaroon

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-maroon-md-91444836/

Watch on Youtube: 

https://youtu.be/P9QcJQJP4uo

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