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Welcome to It’s Brain Surgery, where we explore the mental, physical, and philosophical tools that help high performers thrive in high-stakes, uncomfortable, and uncertain parts of life.
I’m Dr. Andrew Brunswick, a neurosurgeon, athlete, and wellness advocate sharing first-hand insights from the operating room and the training ground. Here you’ll find conversations, strategies, and tools to help you:
•Strengthen your mindset 🧘
•Optimize physical and mental performance 💪
•Improve recovery and resilience 🔄
•Learn practical lessons from real neurosurgery stories 🧠
•Explore the latest in fitness, mindfulness, and wellness 🌱
Expect weekly podcast episodes, in-depth explainers, and highlight clips featuring guests ranging from doctors and elite athletes to thought leaders in mindset and recovery.
If you’re passionate about neurosurgery, health, fitness, mindset training, or unlocking peak human potential, you’re in the right place.
👉 Subscribe now and join a growing community of high achievers committed to mastering both body and mind.
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Finding Joy in the Grind with LadySpineDoc
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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How a Neurosurgeon Stays Human with Dr. Howard Weiner
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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The REAL Sauna Experience: What Finland Knows That We Don’t
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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The Only Neurosurgeon in Sierra Leone: Dr. Alieu Kamara’s Fight to Save Lives
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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How Boredom Shapes the Brain with Dr. James Danckert
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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How to Build a Life You Don’t Need a Break From | Eric Hinman on Discipline, Mindset & Resilience
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Resilience Under Fire with Dr Brian Hoeflinger
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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What It’s Really Like Being Married to a Neurosurgeon | The Truth About Sacrifice, Isolation & Love
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Protecting the Asset with Mel Thacker | Perfectionism, Burnout & the Hidden Costs of Being a Surgeon
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Operating Outside of the OR
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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8 Stoic Tools for Neurosurgery & Life
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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The Stoic Way to a Better Life with William B. Irvine
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Oct 02, 2025 |