The Hoeflinger Podcast
by Brian Hoeflinger, MD
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#53: He Climbed El Capitan for 31 Hours Straight | Dan Vinson
#53: He Climbed El Capitan for 31 Hours Straight | Dan Vinson
About this podcast
The Hoeflinger Podcast explores what it takes to live a healthy, happy, and purpose-filled life. Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, a board-certified neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience, and his son Kevin break down the science and neuroscience behind physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, from brain health, sleep, and longevity to resilience, grief, and finding meaning. Through honest conversations and expert guests, every episode gives you clear, practical insight you can use in your own life.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 53 episodes
- #53: He Climbed El Capitan for 31 Hours Straight | Dan Vinson · 1 h 12 min · Episode 53Dan Vinson climbed El Capitan, the 3,000-foot granite wall in Yosemite, in a single 31-hour push, including working across the wall in darkness at 3 a.m. He talks about what kept…
- #52: How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself as a Parent | Dr. Whitney Casares · 50 min · Episode 52Pediatrician Dr. Whitney Casares shares the advice from a therapist that changed how she makes decisions as a parent: turn one mirror in. She also explains why social media has…
- #51: The Plastic Surgeon Who Did Residency Twice | Dr. Alex De Souza · 43 minDr. Alex De Souza is a plastic surgeon and anatomy professor with over three decades of experience. He was already a fully trained in Brazil, but to practice in the U.S. he had…
- #50: Training for Your First Triathlon | Swim Panic, Fueling & Race Day · 32 min · Episode 50Dr. Hoeflinger and his son Kevin are training for the Michigan Half Ironman. In this episode they break down what a 70.3 and shorter triathlon distances actually involve, how to…
- #49: Why Cigarettes and Vaping Are So Addictive · 26 min · Episode 49Try Nuropod for 5% off with a 30 day money back guarantee 👉 https://nuropod.com/hoeflinger Nicotine reaches your brain in 10 to 15 seconds, and that speed is most of the reason…
- #48: The 4 Stages of Sleep & What Happens in Each One · 29 min · Episode 48Try Nuropod for 5% off with a 30 day money back guarantee 👉 nuropod.com/hoeflinger Most of us spend a third of our lives asleep with no idea what's actually happening. This…
- #47: NBA Team Doctor for the Chicago Bulls | Dr. Jeremy Alland · 1 h 1 min · Episode 47Dr. Jeremy Alland is the head primary care team physician for the Chicago Bulls and also works with the White Sox and Chicago Fire, but he never planned on being a doctor at all…
- #46: Are Doctors Being Asked to Do More With Less? | Dr. Furhan Qureshi · 47 min · Episode 46Try Nuropod for 5% off with a 30 day money back guarantee 👉 nuropod.com/hoeflinger Check out Dr. Qureshi on social media 👉 https://www.instagram.com/furhanqureshimd/ Dr. Furhan…
- #45: Engineering Student to Brain Surgeon | Dr. Jay Jagannathan · 48 min · Episode 45Try Nuropod for 5% off with a 30 day money back guarantee 👉 nuropod.com/hoeflinger Check out Dr. Jagannathan on social media 👉 https://mi-neurosurgery.com Dr. Jay Jagannathan…
- #44: What It Really Takes to Become a Heart Surgeon | Dr. Bobby Yanagawa: · 1 h 6 min · Episode 44Check out Dr. Yanagawa on social media 👉 https://linktr.ee/dryanagawa Dr. Bobby Yanagawa was rejected from medical school twice. He almost didn't take his own father to the…
- #43: A Pediatric Doctor's Rule for Medicine & Life | Dr. Paul Tran · 41 min · Episode 43Check out Dr. Tran on social media 👉 @Alimentaryschool Link to our free webinar event on Navigating Difficult Conversations in Medicine…
- #42: What Should You Do If You Have Back Pain? Neurosurgeon Explains · 24 min · Episode 42Subscribe to my free newsletter for practical insights on health, medicine, and living well ▶ https://pages.doctorhoeflinger.com/ Back pain is incredibly common, and it can be…
- #41: What Residency Is Really Like | Dr. Kamran Tate · 36 min · Episode 41Residency is one of the most challenging, and defining, stages of becoming a doctor. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kamran Tate, a second-year internal medicine resident, to…
- #40: What is Rucking, Why I Started Rucking, & Why You Should Walk More · 21 min · Episode 40Dr. Brian Hoeflinger and Kevin Hoeflinger explore the science and practice of rucking, walking with added weight, as a joint-friendly way to boost cardiovascular health, build…
- #39: Dr. Zain Hasan: Balancing Anesthesiology, Family, and Life · 51 min · Episode 39In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Zain Hasan, a board-certified anesthesiologist, husband, father, and rising medical voice on social media, for an honest conversation about…
- #38: How Tiny Experiments Can Change Your Life with Anne Laure Le Cunff · 1 h 0 min · Episode 38Check out Anne-Laure's book "Tiny Experiments" 👉 https://nesslabs.com/book When a health scare forced Anne-Laure Le Cunff to confront her overworked life at Google, everything…
- #37: Andy Nguyen (ND MD) - Navigating Anesthesiology Residency · 1 h 7 minIn this episode, we’re joined by Andy Nguyen, MD, a PGY1 anesthesiology resident at Yale and YouTube creator (ND MD - Dr. Nguyen's YouTube channel) Dr. Nguyen shares his journey…
- #36: A&P Professor - Why Learning Shouldn’t Be Boring · 1 h 3 min · Episode 36A&P Professor's Course 👉 https://anpprofessor.com/vip-access Tim Reynolds, known online as A&P Professor, breaks down how he makes complex topics simple, engaging, and fun. From…
- #35: Dr. Drew Ramsey - How to Improve Your Mental Health Through Diet & Lifestyle Changes · 1 h 17 minDr. Ramsey's New Book 👉 Healing the Modern Brain In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Drew Ramsey, a board-certified psychiatrist, psychotherapist, author, and leading voice in…
- #34: Stacey Stewart - The Fight to End Drunk Driving & MADD's Mission · 1 h 1 minVisit https://madd.org/ to learn more and get involved. In this episode, we are joined by Stacey Stewart, CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), to discuss the ongoing…
