Mindful Medics | Season 2 Episode 1

The Future of Urogynecology: Dr. Richard Farnam on Robotic Surgery and Mindful Living

In this episode of Mindful Medics, Dr. Leonaura Rhodes interviews Dr. Richard Farnam, one of the most experienced robotic surgeons in the world. Dr. Farnam opens up about the importance of financial literacy for medical professionals, maintaining healthy personal relationships, and incorporating mindfulness into daily life. With valuable advice for those in the medical field, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to thrive professionally and personally in medicine.

Published on
March 05, 2025

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Chapters

  • (00:00) Introduction to Dr. Richard Farnam on Mindful Medics

  • (02:13) Dr. Farnam’s journey: What inspired him to pursue a career in medicine

  • (04:53) Gaps in medical education: What isn’t taught in medical school

  • (16:40) Navigating bad outcomes in medicine

  • (21:12) Falling asleep while interviewing a patient: A story of exhaustion

  • (26:07) Dr. Farnam’s message: Gratitude as the foundation of healthcare

  • (31:31) Discovering mindfulness: Dr. Farnam’s experience with Tony Robbins

  • (34:25) Three key pieces of advice for healthcare professionals to stay healthy

  • (38:34) Dr. Farnam’s current projects and upcoming work