The STS Resilient Surgeon Podcast

”The Resilient Surgeon” aims to inspire cardiothoracic surgeons to be their best selves, in and out of the OR, using scientifically proven strategies and methods of the world’s top performers. In each episode, host Michael Maddaus, MD, talks to game changers in the high-performance and wellness space who provide expert guidance for reducing stress and burnout, building resiliency, and achieving balance in life. Listen today.

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Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 5min

#163, S4: What We Learn From Boredom

According to James Danckert, professor of psychology at the University of Waterloo and co-author of Out Of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom, “Boredom feels uncomfortable because it is pushing you to be the person that’s in control, to acknowledge that you’re the author of your own life." In this first episode of season four of The Resilient Surgeon, Dr. Michael Maddaus speaks with Danckert about the purpose of boredom and how it can help us find meaning in our lives.

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