Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development 62 episodes Nov 4, 2026
This podcast from Mayo Clinic explores the concept of Human Optimization, which aims to achieve more while improving wellness and well-being. It covers topics like exercise, nutrition, culture, emotional intelligence, and finding joy. The series addresses the challenge of balancing productivity with rest and recovery in modern life.
Episodes
E72 No such thing as a stress-free life. Build resilience.
Stress is everywhere in life. It can’t be
avoided, and in fact, for most of us, living totally stress-free actually isn’t
desirable. Doing hard things can give us an incredible sense of purpose and accomplishment. But too much stress can make us feel overwhelmed, paralyzed and incapable of handling even the smallest tasks.
So how do we learn to increase our stress tolerance so w
E71 What is human optimization?
For a lot of people, being “ambitious” is kind of synonymous with “doing more.” Work more hours, make more money, win more awards. But then, as we teeter on the edge of burnout, we also get this message to “do less” — make time for relationships, take care of your body, sleep. Which just feels like another “more.”
So how are we supposed to achieve more, while also doing “less”?
This episode, we’
E70 Human flourishing: What it is and how to do it
People like easily quantified measures of success – money, degrees, awards, followers. They’re simple and straightforward. The more you have, the better you’re doing. At least in theory.
Reality is a little more complicated. You can be financially secure but lonely. Highly productive but purposeless. Successful but depleted.
So how do we go from looking good on pape
E69 Inspiring others: How to help people rise
Modern workplaces love their KPIs, deadlines, deliverables — anything we can use to quantify success. And while shareholders might get all fired up when they see those numbers move in the right direction, for the people doing the work, it really isn’t enough. We need more than a number and a target to do our best work, stay motivated, and prevent burnout. (And no, a boss peering over our shoulder
E68 Quiet the inner critic: Mastering self-compassion
Ambitious people often credit their success to a strong inner critic. They take pride in “staying hungry” and talk about complacency like it’s an existential threat. But that same voice can steal the joy from our happiest moments – moments in life where we should feel proud and accomplished, but all we can see are the little missteps we took along the way. Or the things we 
E67 Forward-thinking leadership: Stop reacting, start leading
Do you feel that you’re creating the future for yourself and your team? Or are you spending your time just reacting to the crisis of the day? While it’s critical to keep the ship from sinking, we also need to do some work to ensure that we’re steering the ship in the right direction. This requires forward-thinking.
This episode, we’re joined by Coen A. Wijdicks, Ph.D. He holds a Ph.D. in biomedic
E66 Become the CEO of your own health with Dr. Shah
Everyone knows that our health is fundamental to our whole experience of life. So why does it always seem like it’s the first thing to get deprioritized when life gets busy? And when we do try to make it a priority, why does it feel like our efforts don’t lead to meaningful change?
This episode, we’re joined by Dr. Darshan Shah. He’s a surgeon, author, entrepreneur, and host of his own pod
E65 The mental game of physical fitness
You don’t need anyone to tell you that working out is hard. That’s the whole point. But for many of us, the hardest part isn’t physically
lifting the weights or running the laps. It’s getting to the gym in
the first place. It’s knowing that we can do hard things. It’s staying motivated to keep working at it, even when
E64 Building trust: A powerful performance multiplier
New relationships are hard for a reason – no trust. You’re starting from scratch with no common understanding, no established shared goals, or history of goodwill. Everyone’s feeling vulnerable. But also suspicious. It feels hard to take risks or even just relax and be yourself.
So, how do we get past the awkwardness and start buildi
E63 A framework for understanding good leadership
Everyone loves a good leader. But they’re often held up as these singular examples of success, vision, inspiration, and perseverance. And we struggle to learn from their stories and distill them into a practical, repeatable blueprint for good leadership.
This episode, we’re joined by Dr. James Hebl, Medical Director for Leadership and Talent Development at Mayo Clinic and a certified executive
E62 Self-care for busy people: Productivity demands recovery
Self-care is one of the most commonly used, but poorly understood concepts today. For some, it brings to mind indulgence, luxury, or performative wellness culture. For others, it feels selfish, soft, or unrealistic. However, self-care, when done properly, helps
fuel us to be our best selves and will maximize performance gains and
achievement.
Our expert guest for this episode is Dr. Amy Oxente
E61 How to define your personal values
Life offers plenty of nice, concrete, mostly attainable goals for us to chase and boxes to check – good job, life partner, maybe a house, maybe kids. But that’s also the classic recipe for a midlife crisis: you work your butt off to get a bunch of those boxes checked only to find yourself exhausted and unfulfilled. Or wondering, “Now what?”
So, how do we ground our goals to make sure we’re putt
E60 Unlocking Potential: The Art of Talent Development
Imagine: you get yourself a sweet new sports car, hop in for your first drive, only to realize you have no idea how to drive stick. So you drive around town in first gear, going super slow, making tons of noise, stalling out at every stop sign. You finally make it home, hop out and proclaim, “This car’s a piece of junk!”
Well, that’s the challenge we face with talent development, where the ceilin
E59 The Sleep Paradox: Why Trying Harder Makes It Worse
Why is it that the more we think about falling asleep, the harder it becomes? Our mindset around sleep plays a huge role in our ability to fall asleep, the amount of sleep we get and the quality of that sleep. So how can we use our mindset to our advantage?
This episode, we speak with Bhanu Kolla, M.B.B.S., M.D., the co-author of the Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Sleep. He’s also a professor of ps
E58 Being in Charge vs. Being a Leader
Just having a title that sounds authoritative doesn’t make someone a leader. And you don’t have to be a CEO to lead, either. So what actually inspires people to take action?
In this episode, we’re joined by Thom Mayer, M.D., to explore how to stop waiting for authority and start leading. Dr. Mayer is medical director for the NFL Players Association and author of the book Leadership Is Worthless,
E57 The State of Flow: How to Maximize
Hopefully, you’ve experienced getting so absorbed in work or an activity you enjoy that you lose track of time. We tend to be most productive in what is often called a “state of flow.” When harnessed effectively, flow can act like a superpower for personal fulfillment and progress.
To help us better understand and maximize moments of flow, we’re joined by Biju Samkutty, chief operating officer of
Tomorrow's Cure - When Algorithms Meet Empathy: The Future of Patient-Centered AI
Today, we are sharing an episode from our sister podcast Tomorrow’s Cure. Produced by our Mayo Clinic colleagues, this chart-topping and Ambie Award-finalist podcast explores the future of medicine – from the rise of chronic disease and autoimmune disorders to innovations in AI, 3D bioprinting, and cancer research.
In this specific episode, you’ll hear from Mayo Clinic physician leader Dr. Anja
E56 How to Get More Mileage from Your Brain
How often do you feel that your brain is functioning at its highest level? If you are like most of us, it’s not as often as you would like. Given the high-pressure world we live in, it’s critical for us to ensure our brain is firing on all cylinders, as often as possible. To make that happen, we need to help our brains be more efficient. Just like mileage on a car, we want to optimize the mileage
Tomorrow's Cure - 3D Bioprinted Skin: Breakthroughs in Regenerative Medicine
Today, we are sharing an episode from our sister podcast Tomorrow’s Cure. Produced by our Mayo Clinic colleagues, this chart-topping and Ambie Award-finalist podcast explores the future of medicine – from the rise of chronic disease and autoimmune disorders to new research revealing how early immune changes can develop into certain types of leukemia.
In this particular episode, you’ll hear fro
E55 Overcoming Self Doubt and Imposter Syndrome
If you’ve ever experienced self-doubt, felt like you didn’t have what it takes, or were fearful of being “found out”, this episode is for you. We have all had the unfortunate experience of improperly doubting ourselves and our abilities to the extent that they had a negative impact on how we feel about ourselves and diminished our performance. Self-doubt and imposter syndrome can be paralyzing, bu
E54 How to Set Your Personal Vision: Define What You Want to Accomplish in Life
Can you easily and clearly answer the following question...WHAT do you want to achieve with your life? The question is simple, but it’s challenging for most of us to answer in a clear, concise, and convincing way. While we may have a rough or general idea of what we want to accomplish as human beings, very few of us can clearly articulate that in a way that is at the forefront of our minds and dri
E53 How to Make Friends and Genuine Social Connections as an Adult
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
Guest: Katherine A. Meese, PhD, Researcher | Author | CEO - HuMargin Group – Nashville, TN
If you are someone over the age of 22, you’ve likely noticed that it’s harder to make friends than it was when you were younger. Some of this is due to societal changes, but much of it is because life starts to p
E52 Daily Skin Care Routines We Should Be Doing for Life Long Skin Health
Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it does a lot more than just make you look good! It is our primary defense against the outside world and regulates many of our body's internal functions. Given the major role it plays in our health and overall performance, it is important that we take care of our skin to keep it healthy for as long as possible.
Dr. Saryna Wyles is our expert gues
E51 Things You Should Stop Doing to Improve Your Mental Strength
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
Guest: Amy Morin, LCSW, Psychotherapist / Mental Strength Coach / International Bestselling Author | Mentally Strong
One of the biggest limiters of our mental strength is our very common (usually unintentional) struggle with self-sabotaging behaviors. Since we all feel too busy to do more, maybe the an
E50 How to Be More Creative and Get Yourself Back Outside the Box
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
Guest: Cal Aurand, Creative Director – Communications | Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN
"I wish I could be more creative” is a common trope that many of us say to ourselves. Unfortunately, that wish comes with the assumption that we aren’t creative, and we're here to disprove that notion to you today. What
E49 How to Find a Good Mentor, and How to Be a Good Mentor
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
Guest: Charanjit S. Rihal, M.D., MBA
William S. and Ann Atherton Professor of Cardiology - Department of Cardiovascular Medicine | Chair, Mayo Clinic People and Culture Committee, Member Board of Trustees - Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN
We are all a product of our environment, and this includes the peo
E48 The Struggle with Work-Life Balance and Why Work-Life Integration May be a Better Solution
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
Guest: Andrea A. Tooley, MD, FACS, Associate Professor, Oculofacial Plastic Surgery | Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN (2020-2025)
Innovative Ophthalmology | Paducah, Kentucky (2026-Present)
“Work Life Balance” is a term we hear almost daily. Although the phrase is intended to help us successfully juggle
E47 How Diet and Nutrition Impact Pain & Inflammation in the Body
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
Guest: Chelsey Hoffmann, PA-C, MS, RD, Physician Assistant | Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Medicine - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, MN
It’s been said that "we are what we eat," and we all sort of understand what that means. At the same time, most understand what it's like to intermittently
E46 How to Tell if You Are Healthy: The Highest Impact Health Metrics You Need to Know
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
Guest: Stephen L. Kopecky MD, FACC, FAHA, MASPC, Professor of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Division of Preventive Cardiology | Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN
Straightforward question…are you healthy? Sounds like a simple question, but how in the world are we supposed to answer that? In t
E45 How to Improve Performance and Increase Well-Being Simultaneously
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
Guest: Graeme Rosenberg, MD., Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery | Director of Performance & Wellness for the Department of Surgery | Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA
We define “human optimization” as the ability to do “more” while simultaneously improving our well-being. One of the k
E44 Building Blocks of Leadership: How to Find the Leader Inside You
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
Guest: John C. Benson, MD, Neuroradiologist | Associate Professor, Radiology | Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN
Regardless of your official role or job title, you are a leader. Leadership takes on so many different forms, and this is true both inside and outside of the workplace. Any time you are interacti
E43 The Importance of Belonging: Why We All Need to Be Accepted, Valued, and Connected
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
Guest: Shawn M. Ehler, M.B.A., Vice Chair – Human Resources | Mayo Clinic – Arizona
We live in a society that requires us to effectively live amongst and interact with other humans. If we can navigate those interactions well, we tend to be more successful. A large part of living amongst others, is fee
E42 How to Be Your Most Confident Self…Without Over Doing It, or Underdoing It
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
Guest: Cathy Winter, President | Executive Leadership Advisor - Premier Performance Advising | Premier Sport Psychology
Confidence is something that lives on a spectrum, and we can all find ourselves at different points on that spectrum on any given day. Sometimes we can be overconfident, and at other ti
E41 Increase Your Somatic Intelligence: How to Listen to Your Body to Improve Performance
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
Guest: Lisa R. Hardesty, Ph.D., ABPP, PCC, Board Certified Clinical Health Psychologist | Certified Executive Coach at PCC Level | Mayo Clinic
In our hyperpaced and active world, we are constantly bombarded by external noise, signals, and messaging. Unfortunately, these external stimuli often distract us
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 longevity. Getting high quality sl
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 lives is one that is often neglected, but this is a huge mi
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 honest, meaningful, and actionable feedback to others.
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 the main drivers that determines our success in every avenue of life. Much of ou
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 you make them, and then loathe them afterwards? Those ma
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 and function. And our strength and muscle m
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 ourselves. We’ve said before that first step of Em
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 it can also foster growth and progress. G
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 at home, in an office, or on the road, your physical surroundings play a surprisi
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 around us. Hopefully this is mostly in a positive
E30 How to Manage Your Stress: Name It, Control It, and Use It for Good
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
Guest: Peter Rhee, DO, MSc, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Assistant Dean for Trainee Well-Being, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education | Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN
In a world of increasing pressure and growing demands, our stress levels continue to climb. When it seems like everyone is spinning ou
E29 Self-Awareness: The First Step in Improving Your Emotional Intelligence
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
Guest: Kimberly D. Collins M.A., ACC, Owner/Founder, Executive Coach, Enneagram Consultant | Enneagram Reflections
If you don’t first understand yourself, you’ll never be able to understand and interact with the world around you. We’ve talked about the concept of emotional intelligence a lot on the Human
E28 Servant Leadership: How Serving Creates Winning Teams in Work and Life
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
Guest: Heidi L. Dieter, M.B.A., Chief Research Administrator | Mayo Clinic
If you lead a group, team, family, or set of friends in any way, I’m sure you’d like to be able to boost morale, increase engagement, decrease turn over, and improve creativity. Well, one scientifically backed way to do that is t
E27 Compliment People: The How and Why of Giving Praise to Others
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
Guest: Natalie Caine, Chief Administrative Officer, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
In a world that sometimes bends towards negativity, complimenting and giving praise is may seem like a lost art. But this is exactly why we need to be giving praise now more than ever! The impact that praise has (on both the receiv
E26 The Power of Gratitude: What It Is and How it Can Transform Your Life
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D., Creator & Guide | Mayo Clinic Human Optimization Project
Guest: Dawn Mussallem, DO, DipABLM, Lifestyle Medicine & Integrative Oncology Medical Director, Humanities in Medicine | Mayo Clinic – Florida
You’ve all heard the term “gratitude” recently, and it was most likely from someone telling you that you need more of it in your life. What if we told you that if
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 that it’s less important. In fact, being able to focus on
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 the meeting mania? With the amount of time we are spending in meetings, it’s critica
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 boring, the majority of these decisions shape who we are and the
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 some situations. Howe
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 flexibility, and losing weight. However, there are a number of benefits that
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 determine who we are, what we do, and how successfu
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 to continually extend our lifespan is at an all-time high.
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 would love to optimize our weight for a number of reasons. The potent
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 are in the driver’s seat, and we often feel like we are just a
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 us have stopped to think about WHY we do this? What is the purpose b
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 you. This can be a major blessing if you are surr
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. Today, we are going to focus in on what happens to us when we
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 of us, and those are some of the most common reasons man
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 us have been at this for years…with varying levels of success. If you’ve
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 it firsthand, and it has major implications for all of us at home and in
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. Given how commonly failure occurs, we need to figure out how
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 just unnecessary distraction. With this heavy burden o
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 world, effective communication has become a
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 energy, sleep, mood, and productivity on a daily basis. Developing a
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, we are going to bring clarity to the topic by focusing on
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 increasing pressure, demands, expectations, and deadlines, is that even a realistic expectation? Today we are goi
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 for smaller groups, teams, families, and even individuals. In today’s episode,
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 they do a good job of evaluating the emotional intellig
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 we hear is contradictory, and many peop
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 report emotional and psychological distress, and burnout remains a major pro
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