The Emergency Mind Podcast

Emergency Mind Episode 107: Mike Taigman on Finding Your Center In this episode of The Emergency Mind Podcast, Dr. Dan Dworkis sits down with EMS veteran and improvement science expert Mike Taigman. With a 50-year career in emergency medical services, Mike shares experiences from his early days in youth mountain rescue to navigating high-pressure situations in Denver's EMS system. They discuss the evolution of mental health support and processing residue in EMS, the importance of finding one's center, and how to utilize stress management techniques effectively. This conversation is a deep dive into performing at your best under pressure and improving system-wide responses in emergency settings.

Join host Dr. Dan Dworkis on The Emergency Mind Podcast as he looks at applying knowledge under pressure and the world of elite human performance in medicine with Dr. Patrick Schouwenberg. Dr. Schouwenberg, a surgeon intensivist with a diverse background in critical care and trauma, shares his insights on improving performance under pressure. They explore the significance of storytelling in medical handovers, the role of mentorship, allyship, and sponsorship in medical training, developing resilience and efficiency in learning, and innovative approaches that are transforming the next generation of medical professionals.

Dr. Dan Howes, a professor at Queens University, discusses resuscitation medicine and crisis leadership. Topics include training medical personnel, balancing rapid and slow decision-making, cognitive aspects of resuscitation, challenges in resuscitation scenarios, factors affecting performance under pressure, talent development in emergency medicine, and the importance of feedback in medical practice.

Award-winning expert Marcin Nazaruk discusses 'Learning from Normal Work' to improve safety and performance. Topics include psychology of safety, adaptability in work systems, changing mindsets, and handling crises. The podcast offers insights on enhancing communication through questioning techniques.

Dr. Roger Kneebone, a Professor of Anatomy at the Royal Academy of Arts, delves into the intricate nature of expertise and mastery across disciplines. He reveals the fascinating connections between trauma surgery and magic, emphasizing the often unnoticed depth of skill behind mastery. The conversation explores the nonlinear journey to becoming an expert, highlighting the importance of overcoming challenges. Kneebone also discusses the art of communication in healthcare, focusing on the emotional connections that foster meaningful relationships.

Linebacker Terrel Bernard talks about critical decision making at the line of scrimmage, learning from every repetition, what it takes to join a new team, and how to lead small groups at and away from the point of impact.

Dr. Chris Baugh talks about the design, implementation, execution, and tuning of multidisciplinary code teams in large hospital environments.

Psychologist and expert in selection and assessment Dr. Barb Thompson joins the podcast to talk about leadership development, the role of culture in elite performance, controlling the controllables, and much more.

Matt Lavoie, critical care physician assistant, educator, and military medical instructor on building training systems that get the basics right in extreme pressure.

Gareth Lock, MSc, is a diver, an educator, and an expert in Human Factors and Non-Technical Skills. In this episode, we talk though the power of storytelling for learning, building a culture that grows from near misses and learns from mistakes and error, harnessing human and organizational potential, and so much more.