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Interesting Humans PodcastAuthor: Jeff Hopeck
Real people. Cool stories. Inspiring chats with dreamers & doers guaranteed to make you see whats possible for your own life. Host @jeffhopeck Language: en-us Genres: Personal Journals, Philosophy, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep. 33: Brain Surgeon - Behind the Scenes [WARNING]
Monday, 9 February, 2026
In today's episode, Dr. Jay McCracken, a neurosurgeon, discusses his career and insights into the challenging yet rewarding field of neurosurgery. He explains his initial interest in medicine, spurred by an influential orthopedic surgeon during his high school years, and his eventual shift from orthopedics to neurosurgery during medical school, attracted by the brain's complexity and the dynamic nature of the cases. Dr. McCracken outlines his educational path, including significant life events that shaped his decisions, like his mother's illness. He describes the progression of surgical training, from observing to performing intricate surgeries independently, emphasizing the importance of industry collaboration in advancing medical technologies. Additionally, Dr. McCracken shares his daily workflow involving multiple surgeries and the balance he maintains between his intense professional life and personal interests, like golf and family activities.👉 Host: Jeff Hopeck. To learn more about my work and the conversations I care about, find me at @HeyDadCanWeSupport the showTo learn more about my work and the conversations I care about, find me at @hey_dad_can_we
