The Emergency Mind Podcast

A review of five critical mental models that help individuals, teams and organizations perform under pressure.

Special forces pararescueman turned ER doctor and expert on human performance, Mike Lauria, MD, talks about evolving our ability to perform when it matters most.

Collaboration between Drs. Andrea Austin, Cheryl Martin, and Dan Dworkis on the art of recovery at various scales.

Former D-1 Basketball Referee + student of human behavior Tommy Short talks about quieting your mind, building expert culture, and the discipline of doing boring better.

Emergency doctor and simulation educator Shannon McNamara, MD, talks complexity, emergent properties, team dynamics, and much more.

Elite performance expert Rachel Vickery on linking breath with action, handling stress and building "awesome."

Dr. Eric Goralnick, emergency physician and Navy veteran, on inspiring and leading teams of all sizes, brining purpose to your work, and adapting to uncertainty.

Dr. Nick Angelides, a cognitive neuroscientist at the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative, dives into the secrets of elite human performance. He discusses the balance between personal motivation and external rewards in competitive settings. The interplay of genetics and teamwork dynamics is explored, revealing how trust and chemistry shape high-performing teams. Angelides emphasizes the importance of practice and self-reflection in overcoming challenges, and he highlights the intricate connections between motivation, burnout, and the support systems that drive success.

Emergency Physician Dr. Brian Yun, MD, MBA, MPH, on designing strong culture from the ground up and preparing systems to handle a crisis.

Emergency physician and scientist Dr. Kevin Lunney, MD PhD on practicing in multiple environments, building resilient teams, and leading under pressure.