The Renaissance Protocol Podcast

A deep exploration of the “Restoration Fallacy” — the belief that after crisis, illness, burnout or loss, we can return to who we used to be. Drawing from oncology, reconstructive surgery and identity psychology, this conversation reveals why the old... more

What happens when you stop fighting the unfairness of the system and start working with reality as it is? A surgeon’s story about acceptance, ownership and finding opportunity inside constraint.

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Ever tried to skip the boring part of learning something, only to regret it years later?I did. I avoided music theory because it felt too slow and dull. Decades later, I’m still paying for that shortcut. In this episode, we talk about The Plateau Tra... more

What if your work and leadership could keep running smoothly — even when you’re not around? Inspired by timeless craftsmanship and real-world challenges, this episode uncovers how building strong, sustainable systems beats constant crisis mode. We di... more

“Surgeons don’t need to eat.”

That wasn’t a joke — it was a warning. In this episode, I share how toxic mindsets in medicine glorify burnout and deny our basic human needs.

We explore the shift from the Old School Physician Mindset to a healthier, ... more

You wouldn’t let an athlete skip recovery — so why do you?

We expect doctors, leaders and high-performers to deliver at Olympic levels — without the support teams that elite athletes rely on daily. In this episode, I talk about the painful wake-up c... more