The Brain Surgeon's Take
The Brain Surgeon's Take is a discussion based podcast where experts in every field from Nobel Laureates to Navy SEALS to NASA Astronauts to NFL Athletes sit down and talk with world renowned Neurosurgeon and Professor of Neurological Surgery Dr. Rick Komotar.
Episodes
255 episodes
Donna Shalala: From Cabinet Secretary to Campus President: A Lifetime of Leadership
Donna Shalala is an American educator and public official whose career spans academia, government, and philanthropy. She served as Secretary of Health and Human Services from 1993 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton and later served in the U.S...
Dr. Patricia Whitely: What Students Need Most Today: Lessons from Four Decades in Higher Education
Dr. Patricia A. Whitely serves as Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement at the University of Miami, a role she’s held in various forms since joining the university in 1997, capping over four decades of service to the i...
Ron Baron: How to Spot Generational Companies Before Everyone Else
Ron Baron is an American billionaire investor and founder, chairman, and CEO of Baron Capital, an asset management firm he started in 1982 known for long-term growth investing. He built his reputation identifying high-growth companies early and...
EJ Manuel: 2026 College Football Preview
EJ Manuel is a former NFL quarterback, college football analyst, and entrepreneur best known for his standout career at Florida State University and as a first-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. A four-year contributor at Fl...
Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May: FEAR FACTOR – The Origin and Treatment of Phobias
Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May is a Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in UM’s Department of Psychology, and Director of the Child and Adolescent Mood and Anxiety Treatment (CAMAT) Program. She’s best known as the primary developer of ...
Dr. Alexander McKinney: Will AI Replace Doctors?
Dr. Alexander McKinney is the Chair of the Department of Radiology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Chief of Service for Radiology at both UHealth and Jackson Health System. A nationally recognized neuroradiologist, he s...
Ali Landry: The Daily Non-Negotiable Routines for Health and Longevity
Ali Landry is an actress, entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and former Miss USA. Best known as the iconic “Doritos Girl” and for her work in television and film, she has successfully reinvented herself as a business leader, author, and champion ...
Colonel Merryl Tengesdal: Shatter the Sky - Leadership, Resilience, and Making History
Colonel Merryl Tengsedal is a trailblazer in the field of aviation and a symbol of perseverance and excellence. She is notably recognized as the first and only African American woman to pilot the U-2 “Dragon Lady,” a high-altitude reconnaissanc...
Mike Maroone: The Power of Philanthropy
Michael Maroone has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of AutoNation, Inc., the world’s largest automotive retailer, since 1999. Today, AutoNation represents more than 35 brands, from Porsche to Rolls Royce and Honda to Chevrolet. ...
Nicole Malachowski: Pioneering Women in the US Air Force
First Woman Thunderbird Pilot, Combat Veteran, White House Adviser & Voice of Resurgence. Nicole Malachowski is one of the most compelling leadership voices on today’s stage. A retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, combat veteran, and the first w...
Darren Heitner: NIL - Changing The Game
Heitner has been referred to as one of the foremost experts on name, image, and likeness (NIL) by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, a power player in NIL deals by Action Network, “a founding father of college athletes earning rights,...
Elizabeth Perez: Breaking Barriers - Women in Sports Journalism
Elizabeth Pérez is a sports anchor for CNN en Español. Since joining CNN, Elizabeth Perez has covered a variety of sporting events: the 2012 Olympic Games in London, the 2011 Pan-American Guadalajara games from Mexico, and more recently the Chu...
Michael Irvin: THE MINDSET OF A PLAYMAKER - How Champions Think, Talk, and Win
Three-time Super Bowl champion and leader of UM’s 1987 national championship team … One of the elite receivers in Dallas Cowboys and NFL history … Cowboys’ first-round pick in 1988, the 11th player overall … Played 12 seasons … Selected to five...
Master Chief Rick Kaiser: The Navy Seal Museum
Born and raised in Milwaukee Wisconsin, Rick joined the U.S. Navy at age 17. He attended Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL (BUD/S) training Class 109 in Coronado, CA. Rick was assigned to SEAL Team TWO in Little Creek, VA in 1980. He served at S...
Brian Edwards: Bright Lights, Big City
Brian Edwards carved his path alongside icons like Donna Summer and Joan Rivers. Over the decades, he built a reputation as a multi-award-winning talent executive, client relations rep, producer, writer, and occasional performer – wor...
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava: Miami’s Future Ready Agenda
Key “Future-Ready” Initiatives:* MIA Airport Modernization: The “Modernization in Action” (M.I.A.) plan is renovating over 600 elevators/escalators, replacing 126 boarding bridges, and updating 196 restrooms. Major projects include a $136-m...
Dustin Vann: PLAYR - Reimagining Nutrition for Young Athletes
PLAYR is a science-backed nutrition brand specifically designed for youth athletes to support growth, focus, and performance. It provides tailored, age-appropriate supplements—such as CORE for daily hydration and CLUTCH for game-day, featuring ...
Allison DiPalo: Psychedelic Therapy - A New Frontier in Mental Health
Allison DiPalo is an author, educator, and founder working at the intersection of neuroscience, mental health, ethics, and meaning. With over two decades of experience in direct patient care, trauma-informed practice, and program development, h...
Jaclyn Sklaver: ATHLEATS NUTRITION - Fueling Peak Performance
Jaclyn Sklaver is an internationally recognized sports nutritionist who works with gym enthusiasts and the world’s top professional athletes to optimize performance, body composition and metabolic health. She is the former Head of Performance n...
Dr Grettel Garcia: The 10 Best Longevity Supplements
Dr. Grettel Garcia, MD, is a board-certified internist based in Miami, FL, affiliated with UHealth - University of Miami Health System and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. She graduated from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller Schoo...
Dr. Earl Campazzi: Better Health with AI - Your Roadmap to Results
Dr. Earl J. Campazzi is board certified and has trained and practiced at some of the finest medical institutions in the country. At the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Campazzi spent several years on staff providing medical care and te...
Dr. Cody Haun: FITOMICS - Unlock Your Edge
Fitomics provides data-driven, personalized health & fitness solutions using advanced testing (VO₂ max, body composition, metabolism) and expert coaching (exercise, nutrition, primary care) to create individualized, science-backed plans, mo...
Nancy Jill Sundberg: The Art of Awakening True Communication
Nancy Jill Sundberg is a writer and teacher of self-knowledge. Her passion for communication began as an actor and stand-up comedian and evolved into the creation of Stand Up Express—an adult and youth program to facilitate artistic self-expres...
Dr. Jordan Amadio: NEURALINK - The Future of Brain/Machine Interface
Jordan Amadio, M.D., is a board-certified neurosurgeon, and his clinical practice focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery, surgical neuro-oncology and neurotrauma. Amadio received his medical education at Harvard Medical School and the Mass...
Jake Paul: Head Trauma, CTE, and Brain Health
Jake Paul rose to prominence through his entertaining videos on Vine and YouTube. Paul’s career took a surprising turn in 2018 when he ventured into the world of professional boxing. He has fought against a range of opponents, including Nate Ro...