Over the years, he has counseled and coached more than 30,000 physicians and their families, while gaining a deep, critical understanding of the relationship dynamics and lifestyles of physicians.
1 hr. 7 min.
This fascinating conversation takes us on a journey inside the brain, shedding light on the mechanics of our constant inner dialogue.
1 hr.
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Career Development Blog
Mental and physical health often take a backseat in the fast-paced lives of CT surgeons, when in fact, they should be front and center.
4 min read
Michael Maddaus, MD
Dr. Luthar explains how our fast-paced, high-stress world often leads to isolation and loneliness and how real connections with others is the glue that holds our mental well-being together.
58 min.
During this incredibly honest conversation, Dr. Maddaus generously shares his own personal stories and real-world experiences that included a poor and abusive alcoholic upbringing.
1 hr. 5 min.
This fascinating discussion of metabolic health and nutrition exposes some of the leading myths that underlie the current pandemic of diet-related disease.
1 hr. 3 min.
Why are we obsessed with the things we want and bored when we get them? Why is addiction “perfectly logical” to an addict? Dopamine, according to Dr. Lieberman.
1 hr. 7 min.
Forming good habits is hard and breaking bad habits can be even harder.
1 hr. 6 min.
Listeners learn why we “say yes to everything”—a habit that often results in constant busyness and overwhelm.
1 hr.

"The Resilient Surgeon" is a podcast series designed to inspire cardiothoracic surgeons to be their best selves, in and out of the OR, using scientifically proven tools and recovery strategies of the world's top performers.

In each episode, host Michael Maddaus, MD, will talk to game changers in the high-performance and wellness space who can share real-world strategies for building and maintaining resiliency. They will describe evidence-based practices and approaches derived from personal experiences to help reduce burnout and achieve optimal performance.

Listeners will discover that being on “autopilot” puts them at risk for a less-than-optimal mind, body, energetic state, and focus.
1 hr. 10 min.