Episodios

  • Episode 120 - On Coming Home with Dr. Art Finch

    Episode 120 - On Coming Home with Dr. Art Finch
    Oct 13 2025
    Coming home to your family after shift is a skill. In this episode, Dr. Art Finch and I talk about re-integration, and coming home as a process not an event. We introduce our new resource, "On Coming Home," a workbook for people operating in crisis and their families -- you can download it free at www.bit.ly/mctioch
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    40 m
  • Episode 119 - Operating With Uncertainty, with Drs. Eric Benoit and Andrew Petrosoniak

    Episode 119 - Operating With Uncertainty, with Drs. Eric Benoit and Andrew Petrosoniak
    Sep 9 2025
    Eric Benoit, acute care surgeon at Lahey Hospital, and Andrew Petrosoniak, emergency physician at St. Michael’s Hospital, join me on the podcast to discuss operating with uncertainty in high-stakes medical environments. This episode addresses managing risk, performing under pressure, and the importance of decision-making and reflection. Discover how they balance technical skills and knowledge with handling ambiguity in critical situations. Learn valuable insights on improving clinical decision-making, teaching trainees to cope with uncertainty, and the operating in highly uncertain environments.
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    46 m
  • Episode 118 - Alex Hodson PA-C on Multiprofessional Critical Care

    Episode 118 - Alex Hodson PA-C on Multiprofessional Critical Care
    Jul 17 2025
    Explore the vital role of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in critical care with Alex Hodson, a seasoned critical care physician assistant. Learn about the dynamics of high-functioning healthcare teams, the training pipeline for APPs, and the importance of feedback and teamwork. Gain insights into the challenges and rewards of working in high-stress environments and understand how multidisciplinary and multi-professional collaboration shapes effective patient care.
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    48 m
  • Episode 117 - Sean Griffiths, DO, on Better Humans to Better Doctors

    Episode 117 - Sean Griffiths, DO, on Better Humans to Better Doctors
    Jun 11 2025
    Dr. Sean Griffiths shares his experiences and insights from his training and career in emergency medicine, both within the United States Air Force and civilian practice. We talk through the stark differences between various emergency care environments, the importance of leadership, and the challenges of preparing for high-stakes medical emergencies in diverse settings. Dr. Griffiths emphasizes the significance of character in medical training and offers practical advice on creating a thriving medical team culture. Ideal for anyone passionate about improving emergency care and leadership in healthcare.
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    48 m
  • Episode 116 - Gloria Park on Rehumanizing Human Performance

    Episode 116 - Gloria Park on Rehumanizing Human Performance
    May 1 2025
    Gloria Park, an expert in sport performance and positive psychology, joins the podcast to discuss her journey from competitive figure skating to human performance optimization. She emphasizes the importance of understanding emotions, stress, and social contexts in achieving peak performance. Gloria also explores the challenges and strategies for fostering human performance in high-stakes environments such as the military. This episode offers valuable insights on how to integrate well-being and performance, and how to cultivate a thriving life both professionally and personally.
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    53 m
  • Episode 115 - Dr. Jeremy Cannon on Military Medical Readiness and Project 100k

    Episode 115 - Dr. Jeremy Cannon on Military Medical Readiness and Project 100k
    Mar 26 2025
    Dr. Jeremy Cannon is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania where he serves as the Surgeon Champion for the Penn Medicine-US Navy Trauma Training Partnership. He is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy and Harvard Medical School and holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. He served as President of the Excelsior Surgical Society from 2022-2023 and recently edited Edward D. Chruchill’s Surgeon to Soldiers 2024 Edition. With a focus on military health policy, he is now serving as a Veteran Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. In this episode of The Emergency Mind Podcast, we talk about military medical readiness and the 'peacetime effect,' examining the steep learning curves experienced in past conflicts and the importance of maintaining and improving readiness in military medical systems. This conversation explores the necessity of military-civilian partnerships, the evolution of trauma care, and the critical need for effective policy. Deep insights here for both military and civilian listeners about optimizing medical readiness and saving lives on and off the battlefield.
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    45 m
  • Episode 114 - Jon Becker on Culture Centric Leadership

    Episode 114 - Jon Becker on Culture Centric Leadership
    Mar 2 2025
    Jon Becker, founder and CEO of Aardvark Tactical and host of The Debrief Podcast, shares his journey from law school to becoming an influential figure in the tactical community. Emphasizing the importance of humility and collaboration, Jon discusses how elite teams succeed by fostering a culture of continuous learning and shared purpose. Tune in to explore actionable insights on building effective emergency medical and tactical teams, the critical role of culture, and the power of seeking and spreading knowledge.
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    40 m
  • Episode 113 - Dr. Angie Loza-Gomez on Protocol and Mission in ER and EMS

    Episode 113 - Dr. Angie Loza-Gomez on Protocol and Mission in ER and EMS
    Feb 25 2025
    Dr. Angie Loza-Gomez is double board certified in emergency medicine and emergency medical services. She is an attending physician at the Los Angeles General Medical Center and EMS Director in the Department of Emergency Medicine, as well as the Medical Director for several municipal EMS agencies in Los Angeles County. Dr. Gomez shares her extensive experience in emergency medicine and pre-hospital care, discussing the intricacies of balancing structured protocols with creative problem-solving in high-pressure scenarios. We explore the concept of just culture, the importance of robust communication, and the unique challenges faced by EMS personnel. Dr. Gomez also highlights the influences and lessons she has drawn from working with police and tactical EMS teams, and she challenges listeners to be mindful of their mission and clarity in communication.
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    37 m