Podcast: The Human Optimization Project

Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 15: E15 Motivating Others: How to Connect With, Inspire, and Motivate the People Around You

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Pablo Lopez, Professional Baseball Pitcher | Minnesota Twins Baseball Club If you’ve ever been a part of a team, group, organization, or family, it’s obvious that much of your progress, success, and happiness in heavily influenced by the people around…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 14: E14 Understanding the Basics of Sleep: What Everyone Should Know about Sleep Needs and Stages

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Stuart J. McCarter, M.D., Sleep and Cognitive/Behavioral Neurologist | Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN In the past, we’ve discussed the circadian rhythm and how it sets your clock for the day. Both when you are awake, and when you are asleep….

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 13: E13 Unwrapping the Truth About Processed Foods: Impact on Your Health and How to Overcome the Temptation

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Katherine A. Zeratsky, RDN, LD, Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Registered Dietitian | Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN Would you describe yourself as someone who is busy, wants to save money, and likes things that taste good? That describes a lot…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 12: E12 The Art and Science of Personal Change: Overcoming Barriers to Become Your Best Self

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Anni Shandera-Ochsner, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, Clinical Neuropsychologist & Medical Director of Joy at Mayo Clinic | Mayo Clinic Health System – La Crosse, WI   We all have areas of our lives that we’d like to improve. In fact, many of…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 11: E11 Burnout Decoded: Strategies for Individuals and Organizations to Understand it, Prevent it, and Overcome It

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project Guest: Colin West, M.D, Ph.D., Medical Director of Employee Well-Being | Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN This week, we are focusing on a topic that many don’t like to discuss, but we all need to understand better. You may have experienced…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 10: E10 Dealing with Failure: A Discussion About Processing, Understanding, and Growing From Setbacks

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D. Guest: Carlos Correa, Professional Baseball Shortstop, Minnesota Twins Baseball Club Failure is tough, and if we are honest with ourselves, we all experience some level of failure on a near daily basis. Some of these failings are small, while others are substantial and can have real impacts on our lives….

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 9: E9 Cognitive Overload: Overcoming the Modern Epidemic of Mental Exhaustion

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D.   Guest: Justin Anderson, Psy. D., LP, CMPC Owner/Founder | CEO | High Performance Psychologist Premier Sport Psychology   In our modern, hyper-connected world, our brain is subject to a non-stop barrage of noise, information, stimuli, and inputs. While much of it is necessary and meaningful, a large portion is…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 8: E8 The Power of Connection: How to Communicate Effectively with Anyone

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D. Guest: Dustin Morse, Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs, Minnesota Twins Baseball Club Connection with other people is the one of the most essential elements to a happy and fulfilling life. In order to connect with others, you MUST COMMUNICATE with others. However, in our hyper-electronic and busy…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 7: E7 Understanding Your Circadian Rhythm: The Foundation for Healthy, Quality Sleep

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D. Guest: Michael Howell, M.D. You’ve likely heard of the concept of the “Circadian Rhythm,” but you may not fully understand it. Most people have no idea what their personal circadian rhythm is or how to determine it. Similarly, most of us don’t understand just how our circadian rhythm impacts our…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 6: E6 Understanding Calories: What They Are, What They Do, and How to Get Them Right

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D. Guest: Jason Ewoldt, M.S., RDN There aren’t many words out there than can conjure up emotions, confusion, and frustration quite like the word we are discussing today, and that word is “calories.” However, a discussion on calories doesn’t have to be so complex and loaded with this unnecessary baggage. Today,…

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