Podcast: The Human Optimization Project

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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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 5: E5 Moving From Stress to Joy: How to Cultivate Happiness and Joy at Work and Home

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D. Guest: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. We would all be open to the idea of a little less stress in our lives, especially if we can fill that with joy and happiness. For most of us, this holds true for both our personal and professional lives. But in this age of…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 4: E4 Creating Winning Cultures: Building and Maintaining an Optimal Culture for Teams and Individuals

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D. Guest: Christina K. Zorn “Culture” is a word that gets a lot of attention, and deservedly so! It is often thought of as the lifeblood of an organization. However, many of us don’t think about the fact that “culture” doesn’t just exist at the level of large organizations. Culture exists…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 3: E3 Emotional Intelligence Explained: How to Recognize, Understand, and Use Your Emotions to Be a More Effective Human

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D. Guest: Mary Ann Djonne, M.Ed. Most of us have heard the term “Emotional Intelligence,” and we understand that it’s generally important to our happiness and interpersonal relationships. However, most of us aren’t able to define it precisely or understand the key components that make it up. While many may think…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 2: E2 Exercise Simplified: Essential Components of an Ideal Workout Plan for You

Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D. Guest: Andrea Hayden MS, RSCC The amount of “exercise” information, recommendations, plans, and opinions out there is greater than it’s ever been. Although our increasing knowledge is generally helpful, it’s easy to get lost in the rapidly evolving sea of information. This is particularly true because much of the information…

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Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization 1: E1 The Challenging but Achievable Quest for Accomplishing More while Also Improving Wellness

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Christopher L. Camp, M.D. Being a healthcare clinician is an extremely rewarding occupation, but it can be stressful. Every year, we’re asked to do more and more, the patients seem to get more challenging, and we get less time to spend with each one. A significant number of clinicians…

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