The Emergency Mind Podcast
The Emergency Mind Project
Lessons from emergency medicine and beyond about performing when it matters the most and applying knowledge under pressure.
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Nov 19, 2021 • 48min
EP 51: Dr. Vinny Arora on Sleep, Performance, & Fitness for Duty
Dr. Vinny Arora, Dean of Medical Education at UChicago Pritzker & emergency doctor, on sleep, performance, and being fit for duty.

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Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 17min
EP 50: Arena Labs on High Performance Healthcare
In this discussion, Brian Ferguson, a former Navy SEAL and the Founder of Arena Labs, teams up with Juergen Heitman, also a former Navy SEAL and Director of Performance at Arena Labs. They delve into the fusion of elite high-performance techniques and healthcare. Topics include the need for continuous learning to enhance clinician well-being, the innovative ArenaStrive platform that merges tech and training to boost performance, and redefining success in emergency medicine by emphasizing longevity and effective leadership.

Oct 19, 2021 • 49min
EP 49: Kristin Allen on Active and Passive Systems for Performance
World champion acrobatic gymnast Kristin Allen on active and passive protocols for handling pressure and uncertainty and much more.

Oct 1, 2021 • 45min
EP 48B: Sharee Johnson on Emotion and Mastery
Part 2 w/ Sharee Johnson, psychologist and coach to doctors, on processing emotion, mastering yourself, and learning to be coached.

Sep 20, 2021 • 27min
EP 48A: Sharee Johnson on Asking Who Do You Want to Be?
Part 1 of Sharee Johnson, psychologist and coach to doctors, on the effectiveness vs efficiency and asking yourself who you want to be.

Sep 3, 2021 • 43min
EP 47: Drs. Victoria Brazil + Andrea Austin on Medical Simulation
Dr. Victoria Brazil + Dr. Andrea Austin on the power of medical simulation.

Aug 19, 2021 • 39min
EP 46-B: Janelle Bludorn PA-C -- Interprofessional Education
Janelle Bludorn, PA-C, on working across disciplines and professions to improve performance under pressure.

Aug 6, 2021 • 46min
EP 46-A: Janelle Bludorn PA-C -- Embracing Uncertainty
Janelle Bludorn, PA-C, on learning to embrace uncertainty and develop reflective competency in emergency medicine.

Jul 14, 2021 • 1h 2min
EP 45: Dr. Tracy Sanson -- Work Harder on Yourself Than on Your Job
Dr. Tracy Sanson on resilience, burnout, and working on yourself in emergency medicine.

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Jun 27, 2021 • 51min
EP 44: Dr. Preston Cline on Mission Critical Teams
Dr. Preston Cline, co-founder of the Mission Critical Teams Institute, dives into the human side of crisis management. He discusses the importance of joy and community in high-stress environments, revealing how leisure activities can alleviate stress. Cline highlights the challenge of transferring tacit knowledge to seasoned professionals, emphasizing communication's role in emergencies. He also underscores the significance of emotional intelligence in leadership, sharing insights on resilience and team dynamics critical for navigating uncertainty.


