In this episode of the Rediscover mini-series, Benji and Dave sit down with pediatric physician and educator Dr. Andy McCormick to explore how play, divergent thinking, and freedom to fail are reshaping what it means to be a professional, especially in high-stakes fields like medicine.From the firehose of medical training to the hidden rules of expertise, Andy shares how physicians are formed into siloed thinkers—and why rediscovering exploration, slowing down, and thinking together changes everything. This isn’t about being unserious. It’s about unlocking better care, healthier teams, and more human leadership.We explore:• Why expertise can unintentionally narrow how we think• The tension between performance, precision, and presence• How “freedom to fail” actually improves outcomes• What happens when teams use divergent thinking to solve problems• The surprising power of rest, curiosity, and outside voices• How play builds connection, safety, and collective intelligence⸻About the Hosts:Benji Block helps people rediscover their core values and build lives of clarity and meaning.Connect on LinkedIn or for coaching email: benjiblock@icloud.comDave Bindewald is the founder of The Center for Play & Exploration, helping teams and individuals reawaken creativity and divergent thinking.Connect at: https://www.playandexploration.com/⸻Grab the Rediscovery JournalWant to go deeper? We created a 5-day reflection journal to spark curiosity and rediscover what matters:👉 https://www.myundercurrents.com/p/5-d…⸻Support the ShowIf this conversation sparked something for you, hit Subscribe, drop a comment, and share this with a curious friend.
