A conversation with Dr. Andrew Brunswick, neurosurgeon at Kaiser Permanente, Columbia and NYU trained, as we explore the intersections of finance, surgery, and mindset.In this episode:• From Wall Street to neurosurgery – how his early detour shaped ambition and risk-taking• Why simulation training is essential for rare, high-stakes moments in the OR• The balance between data, protocol, and intuition in neurosurgery• Coping with complications and the hidden emotional toll of surgery• Parenting, identity, and building resilience outside the OR• Rethinking burnout and what needs to change in neurosurgical training• The future culture of neurosurgery and why balance matters for the next generationDr. Brunswick also shares how meditation, equanimity, and mindset training can transform the way surgeons practice, both technically and emotionally.PODCAST INFO: YouTube

A conversation with Dr. Andrew Brunswick, neurosurgeon at Kaiser Permanente, Columbia and NYU trained, as we explore the intersections of finance, surgery, and mindset.In this episode:• From Wall Street to neurosurgery – how his early detour shaped ambition and risk-taking• Why simulation training is essential for rare, high-stakes moments in the OR• The balance between data, protocol, and intuition in neurosurgery• Coping with complications and the hidden emotional toll of surgery• Parenting, identity, and building resilience outside the OR• Rethinking burnout and what needs to change in neurosurgical training• The future culture of neurosurgery and why balance matters for the next generationDr. Brunswick also shares how meditation, equanimity, and mindset training can transform the way surgeons practice, both technically and emotionally.PODCAST INFO: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@NeurosurgeryTalesPodcast SOCIAL: - TikTok: @neurosurgery.tale- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurosurgery_tales/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/AurelianaToma