Podcast: The Human Optimization Project

Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 40: E40 How to Fix Your Sleep Environment for Big Gains in Sleep Quality

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…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 39: E39 Aging Well Socially: How to Remain Connected to People and Purpose Throughout Your Life

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…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 38: E38 How to Give Feedback: The Art of Being Candid, Clear, and Constructive

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: John Poe, Chair, Education Administration – Education Shield | Mayo Clinic   Our world is fueled by FEEDBACK. Most people crave more, and it’s essential to helping others improve and achieve success. Despite this, most of us struggle to provide…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 37: E37 Helpful vs. Unhelpful Thinking Patterns: How to Use the Mental Models in a Healthy Way

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Dona E. Locke, Ph.D., Neuropsychologist | Mayo Clinic – Arizona   How we think about ourselves and the world, is what shapes how we experience the world. Not only does it shape our experience, but our thinking is one of…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 36: E36 Developing a Growth Mindset: How to Grow Beyond Your Fixed Thinking

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Carly Anderson, Ph.D., LP, CMPC, Owner/Founder | Sport Psychologist – Premier Sport Psychology   Are you someone who tends to think improvement is too difficult, not achievable, or often out of your control? Do you tend to fear mistakes before…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 35: E35 How to Build Muscle & Get Stronger: What Everyone Needs to Know and Do

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Eric Cressey, MA, CSCS, President, Cressey Sports Performance – Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Hudson, MA Director, Player Health and Performance – New York Yankees   Improving strength and gaining an appropriate muscle mass is critical for our overall health…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 34: E34 Self-Management: The Second Step in Improving Your Emotional Intelligence

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Chrissy Holm Haider, Ed.D., MSc, MS, LPCC, CMPC, Athletic Counselor, Certified Mental Performance Consultant | Premier Sport Psychology     We all need to improve our emotional intelligence, and one of the main pillars of that is learning to manage…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 33: E33 Managing Conflict: Sorting Facts and Feelings to Turn Disputes into Progress

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Erica Martin, PhD, SPHR, Development Programs Director – Department of Development – Mayo Clinic   Conflict is a universal experience. Anywhere two people are present, conflict is likely to occur at some level. This conflict can be devastatingly harmful, but…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 32: E32 How Your Physical Surroundings are Impacting Your Productivity

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Dennis E. Dahlen, Chief Financial Officer – Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN   We are all busy and have a lot of tasks that need to be accomplished. And those tasks need to be accomplished somewhere! Whether you are working…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 31: E31 The Art & Science of Positive Influence: Practical Steps for Inspiring Yourself and Others

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Roshanak (Roshy) Didehban, FACHE, Chief Administrative Officer | Mayo Clinic – Arizona, Interim Chief Information Officer – Mayo Clinic   If you interact with others, then you influence others. Whether you like it or not, we all influence the people…

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