The Brain That Chooses Itself: Interview with Mike Studer

In this episode of the MMOA podcast, Dustin Jones interviews Mike Studer, a prominent figure in physical therapy, discussing his extensive career and the motivation behind his book, 'The Brain That Chooses Itself.' The conversation explores the importance of choice in health interventions, the role of autonomy in patient care, and the value of discomfort in therapy. Studer emphasizes the need for clinicians to create moments of unexpected success for their patients and the significance of identity in health choices. The episode concludes with resources for clinicians to enhance their practice and patient engagement. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mike Studer and His Impact 02:55 The Motivation Behind 'The Brain That Chooses Itself' 06:03 Structuring Choice in Health Interventions 09:01 The Role of Autonomy in Patient Care 11:52 Conversations on Health Span and Patient Engagement 15:03 The Value of Discomfort in Therapy 17:49 Creating Moments of Unexpected Success 21:01 The Power of Near Misses in Therapy 23:55 Earning Self-Efficacy Through Experience 26:52 The Importance of Identity in Health 29:55 Conclusion and Resources for Clinicians Links: https://Mikestuder.com [email protected]