<p>Why is a urologic surgeon talking about mindfulness?  The background story of OWZ and rationale for recording this podcast.  Disclaimer: This is not designed to be a &quot;self-help&quot; podcast, but to catalog concepts of mindfulness in surgery and refine a framework how incorporate well-being into surgery.  Hopefully you find it interesting!</p>

4. Brain Power and the Subconscious

While incredibly rewarding and honored vocations, careers in medicine and surgery are fraught with stress, burnout and challenges in work-life balance.  OWZ is intended to open dialogue about a mindful approach to surgery - to create a space where physicians and surgeons can enhance their life's work and life experience with a focus on presence, purpose and practical skills.  OWZ combines didactic-like monologues to provide baseline information and available scientific data on practical topics like time management, sleep hygiene and burnout; as well as interviews with surgeons and experts to share what works and doesn't work in their daily routines.