Podcast: The Human Optimization Project

Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 25: E25 The Power of Focus: How to Lock In, In an Increasingly Distracted World

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Maneesh Goyal, Chief Operating Officer | Mayo Clinic Platform In our world of constant stimulation and distraction, the ability to focus deeply is becoming a lost art. Although it may be more challenging to focus these days, this doesn’t mean…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 24: E24 How to Run a Meeting: Make Your Meetings Effective, Efficient, and Enjoyable

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Joshua B. Murphy, Legal Counsel | Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN   Current knowledge workers are spending an average of 15 or more hours per week in meetings, and for many of us, that number can be doubled. What’s with…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 23: E23 The Art of Decision Making: How to Make the Right Call at the Right Time

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Andrew Danielsen, Chief Business Development Officer | Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN   It has been estimated that the average adult makes over 30,000 decisions per day. Which is a mind-blowing number. While some of these may be small or…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 22: E22 Improving Your Resiliency: How to Thrive When Life Gets Messy

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Anjali Bhagra, MD MBA FACP, Professor of Medicine; Medical Director, Enterprise Automation and Belonging | Mayo Clinic   Data shows that being more resilient can decrease our stress, improve productivity, decrease burnout, enhance our relationships, and even reduce mortality in…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 21: E21 Exercise as a Prescription for Life: Why Exercise is the Best Medicine Everyone Should be Taking

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Edward R. Laskowski, M.D., Sports Medicine Physician | Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN   We all know what exercise is (or at least we think we do). We are familiar with many of it’s benefits such as getting stronger, improving…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 20: E20 Forming Habits for Success: Creating Productive Consistency in Everyday Life

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Griffin Jax, Professional Baseball Pitcher | Minnesota Twins Baseball Club     Most of what we are today (our happiness, position, relationships, health, etc.) has come about as a direct consequence of our habits. Good or bad, these habits largely…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 19: E19 Beyond Lifespan: The Pursuit of Healthspan and Vitality

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Sara L. Bonnes, M.D., M.S., Medical Director, Healthy Longevity Clinic | Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN   There is increased attention being paid to the concept of longevity recently. People are living longer than they ever have, and the desire…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 18: E18 The Truth About Weight Loss: Breaking Down Misunderstandings and Setting You Up for Success

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Tara M. Schmidt, M. Ed., RDN, LD, Lead Registered Dietitian – Mayo Clinic Diet | Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN   Today, we are discussing weight loss and weight management. This is one with relatively universal application as we all…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 17: E17 Finding Balance in Emotions: Regulating Your Emotional Flexibility and Rigidity

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Chris Stephenson, M.D., M.H.P.E., M.S., Internal Medicine Physician, General Internal Medicine, Vice Chair of Practice | Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN   Our emotions drive so much of what we think, say, and do. For many of us, our emotions…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 16: E16 How to Define and Live Out Your Purpose: Key Steps to Finding Meaning in Life and Work

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Carlos Coto, MA., CMPC., Head of Mental Performance | San Diego Football Club Right now, we are all living our lives, striving for progress, and generally trying to improve ourselves, others, and the world around us. But how many of…

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