Austin Baraki

In this engaging conversation, Austin Baraki, an educator and teacher, shares his insights on effective communication strategies in medical education. He discusses the importance of understanding your audience and adapting your message for diverse groups. Baraki explores navigating uncomfortable conversations, using real-life examples to enhance learning, and the role of emotional intelligence in healthcare settings. His focus on active listening and feedback provides valuable takeaways for both educators and healthcare professionals.

Dr. Austin Baraki, a physician and co-owner of Barbell Medicine, blends medical expertise with strength training insights. He discusses the limitations of the SRA curve, emphasizing internal load markers for optimal training. The impact of psychosocial stress on performance, particularly during finals, is explored alongside personalized training approaches for athletes. Austin also debunks myths about sciatica and addresses effective recovery strategies for golfer's elbow, advocating a balanced understanding of psychological and physical factors in rehabilitation.

Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki, along with sleep expert Nate Gordon, discuss the importance of sleep and its stages. They cover topics such as understanding the stages of sleep, the bidirectional relationship between sleep and mental health, diagnosis and management of insomnia, diagnosing sleep apnea, and managing sleep quality. They emphasize individualized approaches to sleep and provide valuable insights and recommendations.