Creating Space Between Stimulus and Response: How Physicians Can Change Their Impact | Dr. Rob Orman

What if the most important skill in medicine isn’t technical, but learning to create space between stimulus and response? In Part 1 of a two-part episode, Dr. Andrea Austin sits down with Dr. Rob Orman to explore his journey from emergency physician to coach, how documenting mass casualties led to advising on HBO’s The Pit, and why awareness and cognitive empathy are game-changers for physicians. Inside This Episode: Rob’s unexpected path to becoming a technical advisor on The Pit The power of documenting real medical stories Building awareness in high-pressure situations Behavioral coaching and performance improvement Why storytelling matters for healthcare change ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and Dr. Rob Orman’s impact 03:00 – Books side-by-side and mutual mentorship 05:00 – The Pit, mass casualty stories, and storytelling 13:00 – From Columbine to Vegas: Rob’s fear-driven learning 15:00 – The belief that changed everything: “Not everyone thinks like you” 18:00 – Cognitive empathy and listening for dissent 19:00 – Creating the pause between stimulus and response 25:00 – Meditation, awareness, and behavioral coaching 27:00 – Career transition from clinician to full-time coach 31:00 – The joy of one-on-one physician coaching 🔗 Resources Mentioned Supranormal: A Field Guide for the Impossible Job by Rob Orman Stimulus Podcast Guidewire Coaching The Pit (HBO series) 👍 If this episode resonated with you, Like, subscribe, and share with a physician who needs to hear this. #HeartlinePodcast #PhysicianCoaching #EmergencyMedicine #BurnoutRecovery #ThePitHBO #CognitiveEmpathy #HealthcareLeadership #DoctorStories #ChangemakersInHealthcare #MedicalMindset