Welcome to another engaging episode of the Pulse Ox podcast, where host Eric Stopper sits down with the intriguing Dr. Mary O'Connor. With a rich professional background as an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. O'Connor shares her journey from a long-standing career at the Mayo Clinic into founding Vori Health—a trailblazing virtual first musculoskeletal medical practice.
As they delve into the complexities of musculoskeletal health, Dr. O'Connor highlights innovative approaches to pain management and the critical mindset shifts needed for long-term well-being. Discover practical advice for athletes and active individuals on injury prevention and neck strengthening exercises.
Eric and Mary also touch upon the impact of new weight loss medications, emphasizing the significance of lifestyle changes to sustain health improvements. They discuss the vicious cycles tied to joint pain and obesity, and how these are exacerbated by societal and policy factors.
In a thought-provoking segment, Dr. O'Connor shares a mystical childhood experience of déjà vu and explores her passion for advocating women's health equity. Her new book, "Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman's Guide to Better Health," emerges as a fundamental resource for women to better navigate their health journey in a male-dominated medical field.
Tune in to uncover insights on promoting wellness, challenging traditional health paradigms, and learn from stories that intertwine mystical experiences with medical expertise. Whether you're interested in personal health advocacy or the intersection of medicine and society, this episode offers an abundance of wisdom and inspiration.
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Join Eric Stopper as he delves into a conversation with Mary O'Connor, MD, a prominent orthopedic surgeon. Discover insights into musculoskeletal health and lifestyle changes.
Mary shares her background and the founding of Vori Health, a virtual musculoskeletal medical practice.
Eric discusses personal injury experiences and seeks Mary's expertise on injury prevention.
The importance of lifestyle changes alongside modern weight loss medications is explored.
Mary emphasizes addressing social determinants of health to break the cycle of joint pain.
The episode concludes with insights into Mary’s book aimed at empowering women's health.
00:00 Virtual Musculoskeletal Care Pioneer
05:02 GLP1 Weight Loss Breakthrough
07:48 Social Determinants in Surgery Decisions
12:21 "Start Improving Habits with Atomic Habits"
14:42 Childhood Deja Vu Experience
19:19 The Impact of Role Models
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