The Doctors On Social Media Podcast
This podcast was created by founder Dr. Dana Corriel, who built the SoMeDocs brand (SoMeDocs being short for "Doctors on Social Media") from the ground up. The podcast plans to showcase, in audio format, what has already been built out on the venture's website, at doctorsonsocialmedia.com; unique content representing the diverse voices, talent, and ideas existing in healthcare.With a combined social media audience of 40,000 followers and growing, SoMeDocs is doing something right. Tune in to hear featured change-makers, meaningful conversations, and the innovative ideas that fuel our growth. Because you never know how a SoMeDocs episode will inspire you. The best part of it all is that there we are curating different projects and series, & always featuring interesting professionals, so you'll always be kept on your toes.Don't forget to check out our website, where we have our SERIES section and you'll find the video footage for most of these episodes. Meet the people behind the voices, exclusively at doctorsonsocialmedia.com and let SoMeDocs connect you to the next healthcare star.
The Doctors On Social Media Podcast
The Science of Movement and Attention with Dr. Sodaitis
In this episode, Dr. Krystal Sodaitis, author of Fidgeting, Stimming, and the Science of Movement: Why Stillness Isn’t Always the Goal, discusses the importance of movement in self-regulation and creativity, challenging traditional notions of stillness in medical education and workplace environments. She emphasizes the need for understanding fidgeting and stimming as essential behaviors for maintaining attention and regulating emotions, particularly in neurodiverse individuals. The conversation explores how medical professionals can better accommodate these behaviors and foster a supportive culture that recognizes the value of movement in enhancing focus and engagement.
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Takeaways:
- Understanding the difference between stimming and fidgeting is crucial.
- Movement-based learning environments can enhance focus and engagement.
- Fidgeting is often a self-regulating behavior, not a sign of boredom.
- Neurodiversity awareness is essential in medical leadership.
- Creating supportive environments in schools can help children maintain focus.
- Fidgeting can actually increase attention and retention of information.
- Compassion for others' movement needs fosters better connections.
- Recognizing adaptive vs. distress stimming is important in clinical settings.
- Flow is achieved when individuals are fully engaged and not fidgeting.
- Movement should not be pathologized but seen as a normal behavior.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Movement and Self-Regulation
01:52 Evolving Medical Education for Movement
03:09 Creating Supportive Environments in Schools and Workplaces
04:55 Understanding Fidgeting and Stimming
06:15 Neurodiversity Awareness in Medical Leadership
07:50 Personal Experiences with Neurodiversity
09:10 Perceptions of Movement in Medicine
10:06 Fostering Connection Through Movement
11:10 Identifying Adaptive vs. Distress Stimming
11:48 The Concept of Flow in Daily Life
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