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Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project

Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project

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The bar for human performance is higher than it’s ever been. As a result, we all feel the need to do MORE. At the same time, we are becoming increasingly aware of the value of sleep, rest, recovery, and wellness. Accordingly, we also feel the need to do LESS. If you’re like most people, it can be challenging to reconcile this conflict of feeling the need to do MORE and LESS simultaneously, and that is likely contributing to high rates of burnout and decreased performance. So how do we reconcile these seemingly competing desires? That is where Human Optimization comes in. Human Optimization is the process of achieving more (however you define that for yourself) while simultaneously improving your wellness and well-being. Although it’s not easy, it’s certainly possible. Not only is it possible, but it is becoming increasingly essential. In this Mayo Clinic Talks Mini-Series, we are going to dive into the topic of Human Optimization and will focus on a few key areas including: exercise, nutrition, culture, emotional intelligence, and finding joy in all you do.

Learn more about the Human Optimization Project at:
https://ce.mayo.edu/optimize
X: @MayoHumanOpProj
Instagram: @MayoHumanOpProj
YouTube: The Human Optimization Project - YouTube
Email: optimize@mayo.edu

Listening is free and no CME Credit is available for this series.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Desarrollo Personal Higiene y Vida Saludable Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental Éxito Personal
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  • E41 Increase Your Somatic Intelligence: How to Listen to Your Body to Improve Performance

    E41 Increase Your Somatic Intelligence: How to Listen to Your Body to Improve Performance
    Dec 3 2025
    Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Lisa R. Hardesty, Ph.D., ABPP, PCC, Board Certified Clinical Health Psychologist | Certified Executive Coach at PCC Level | Mayo Clinic In our hyperpaced and active world, we are constantly bombarded by external noise, signals, and messaging. Unfortunately, these external stimuli often distract us from listening to our own internal cues. In fact, many of us intentionally try to block out how we feel physically and try to keep pushing through. Well, what if some of these signals form our bodies we are blocking out are actually important for improving our performance? How can we use them for good? To help us with this, our expert guest today is Dr. Lisa Hardesty. The three big questions we are going to answer for you are: What is somatic intelligence, and why do we need to get better at it?Why is it so hard to listen to our physical bodies and respond appropriately?Can you give us a step-by-step approach to maximizing our somatic intelligence to improve peace and performance? How to start a Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project “Pod-Club”: Step 1: Find 2-30 friends who want to get better Step 2: Choose your episodes (can be focused on specific themes or random) Step 3: Listen to/watch the episodes Step 4: Meet with your group to work through the provided discussion questions for each episode, and feel free to add your own! Step 5: Celebrate the fact that you are turning passive knowledge into action! Discussion Questions for this Episode: 1) How do you personally define “somatic intelligence” after reviewing this topic? 2) Discuss the difference between your cognitive intelligence, emotional intelligence, and somatic (physical) intelligence. How are they different, and how are they related to one another? 3) What has been your approach to somatic intelligence in the past? Do you tend to ignore these signals from your body, or do you tend to perseverate on them excessively? Does it depend on the situation? Why do you think you approach it this way? What is helpful or unhelpful about your approach? 4) What are some of the clear downsides of having a low somatic intelligence (either not being aware of your physical state, or focusing on it excessively in unhelpful ways)? 5) If you were able to do a better job of listening to your body’s intelligence, what benefits do you think you would experience? 6) What are some common barriers or misconceptions you think people might have that prevent them from using their somatic intelligence to improve their performance? 7) Do a quick (2 minute) somatic check-in that was outlined in section three of the session. What did you notice that you hadn’t noticed previously? Now, name that, and think about why you feel that way. How does naming and understanding that physical sensation impact how you view it? 8) Tell your group at least one new thing (action step) you are going to do or behavior you are going to adopt to improve your somatic intelligence. 9) After others list the "one new thing" of "action step" they are going to do, help them refine that to make it more: clear, objective, measurable, and simple. The more we can make our actions clear, objective, measurable, and simple, the more likely we are to do them and enjoy the process! Learn more about the Human Optimization Project at: https://ce.mayo.edu/optimize X: @MayoHumanOpProj Instagram: @MayoHumanOpProj YouTube: The Human Optimization Project - YouTube Email: optimize@mayo.edu
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  • E40 How to Fix Your Sleep Environment for Big Gains in Sleep Quality

    E40 How to Fix Your Sleep Environment for Big Gains in Sleep Quality
    Nov 26 2025
    Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Timothy I. Morgenthaler, MD, Sleep Medicine Specialist | Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine – Rochester, MN The benefits of high-quality sleep are nearly limitless as it improves our mood, brains, performance, increases our joy, reduces sickness, and increases longevity. Getting high quality sleep is one of the biggest levers we can pull in order to become our best selves. But many of us are self-sabotaging our sleep without realizing it! There are many small habits and things we get wrong with our sleep environment that can have large detrimental effects on our sleep over time. We must fix this! To help us with that, our expert guest today is Dr. Tim Morgenthaler, and the three big questions we are going to answer for you are: What environmental factors have the biggest impact on sleep & why?What are we getting wrong in the bedroom environment when it comes to sleep?What are the most impactful changes we can make to our sleep environment to maximize our sleep quality? How to start a Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project “Pod-Club”: Step 1: Find 2-30 friends who want to get better Step 2: Choose your episodes (can be focused on specific themes or random) Step 3: Listen to/watch the episodes Step 4: Meet with your group to work through the provided discussion questions for each episode, and feel free to add your own! Step 5: Celebrate the fact that you are turning passive knowledge into action! Discussion Questions for this Episode: 1) Discuss your overall sleep status with your group. - How much sleep do you get each night? - When do you go to bed and when do you get up? - Is it generally high-quality sleep? - Do you feel well rested in the AM when you wake up? - Do you need an alarm clock to wake up? - How does that vary on your days off when/if you sleep in? -How much sleep would you want to be your best self (not just, “I can get by on x hours of sleep.”)? 2) How big of an impact does your sleep (or lack of) have on you on a daily basis? 3) Take an inventory of your current sleep environment. Think about the lighting, temperature, and sound. Report back to the group to discuss what your current set up looks like (good and bad). 4) Now, discuss the other elements of your sleep environment such as bed partner, pets, kids, bedding, etc. How big of an impact do these things have on you? Have your group give you potential strategies for improving these things. 5) Discuss your current caffeine usage with your group. How much do you drink, when do you drink it, and when is the last time you consume caffeine during the day? What changes need to be made here? 6) What do the two hours before going to bed look like for you? Do you have a “wind down” routine that you use prior to bed? Have the group analyze your routine to help you spot simple changes you could make to improve it. 7) Tell your group at least one new thing (action step) you are going to do or behavior you are going to adopt to improve your sleep environment. For this, focus on the “quick wins” discussed in section three of this episode. 8) After others list the "one new thing" of "action step" they are going to do, help them refine that to make it more: clear, objective, measurable, and simple. The more we can make our actions clear, objective, measurable, and simple, the more likely we are to do them and enjoy the process! Learn more about the Human Optimization Project at: https://ce.mayo.edu/optimize X: @MayoHumanOpProj Instagram: @MayoHumanOpProj YouTube: The Human Optimization Project - YouTube Email: optimize@mayo.edu
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  • E39 Aging Well Socially: How to Remain Connected to People and Purpose Throughout Your Life

    E39 Aging Well Socially: How to Remain Connected to People and Purpose Throughout Your Life
    Nov 19 2025
    Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Melanie J. Chandler, PhD, ABPP, Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist | Mayo Clinic – Florida We all want to age well. This is true for our physical bodies, our mental sharpness, AND our social relationships. The social aspect of our lives is one that is often neglected, but this is a huge mistake. One of the greatest drivers of joy in our lives is having genuine and meaningful relationships with people we care about. So why is this often a challenge for us, and why does it get harder as we age? This is a question that we shouldn’t wait to answer until we are past our prime. Our expert guest today is Dr. Melanie Chandler, and the three big questions are going to answer are: 1. What does “aging well socially” look like, and why is it important? 2. Why do so many of us struggle with our relationships and sense of purpose as we move through life 3. What practical steps can we take now to ensure we remain connected as we age? How to start a Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project “Pod-Club”: Step 1: Find 2-30 friends who want to get better Step 2: Choose your episodes (can be focused on specific themes or random) Step 3: Listen to/watch the episodes Step 4: Meet with your group to work through the provided discussion questions in the PDF for each episode, and feel free to add your own! Step 5: Celebrate the fact that you are turning passive knowledge into action! Discussion Questions for this Episode: 1) After reviewing this episode, how do you define “aging well socially?” 2) Discuss the concept of “social reserve” that was brought up in this session. Had you heard that before? What do you think about it? Is it fair to think about it similarly to financial, physical, or cognitive reserve? 3) What is your ideal make up of social connectedness? For some, this is having a large group of friends. For others, it may be a smaller group of very close friends. What does the ideal set up look like to you? How big do you want your circle to be, and what do you want these relationships to look like? What interests or shared experiences can they be based on? 4) Where have you struggled getting connected in the past? What are some of the barriers that have held you back from making new connections and joining new groups (try to think beyond just “lack of time)? 5) In this episode, we discussed how being socially isolated or lonely can have significant changes on joy, well-being, sense of purpose, physical health, and even mortality. Did that surprise you? Why or why not? 6) Think of an older person that you feel may benefit from improved social connectedness. What barriers do you think are holding this individual back? Are they mostly physiologic changes (decreased mobility, hearing, health, memory, etc.) or behaviors/attitudes (embarrassment, lack of awareness, lack of desire, etc.). 7) After everyone talks though question 6, what are some strategies that you could use to help these individuals if they were open to it? 8) Tell your group at least one new thing (action step) you are going to do or behavior you are going to adopt to improve your social connectedness? What steps can you take NOW (regardless of your age) to help minimize your risk of feeling isolated later in life? 9) After others list the "one new thing" of "action step" they are going to do, help them refine that to make it more: clear, objective, measurable, and simple. The more we can make our actions clear, objective, measurable, and simple, the more likely we are to do them and enjoy the process! Learn more about the Human Optimization Project at: https://ce.mayo.edu/optimize X: @MayoHumanOpProj Instagram: @MayoHumanOpProj YouTube: The Human Optimization Project - YouTube Email: optimize@mayo.edu
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