It's Brain Surgery
Welcome to It’s Brain Surgery, where we explore the mental, physical, and philosophical tools that help high performers thrive in high-stakes, uncomfortable, and uncertain parts of life.
I’m Dr. Andrew Brunswick, a neurosurgeon, athlete, and wellness advocate sharing first-hand insights from the operating room and the training ground. Here you’ll find conversations, strategies, and tools to help you:
•Strengthen your mindset 🧘
•Optimize physical and mental performance 💪
•Improve recovery and resilience 🔄
•Learn practical lessons from real neurosurgery stories 🧠
•Explore the latest in fitness, mindfulness, and wellness 🌱
Expect weekly podcast episodes, in-depth explainers, and highlight clips featuring guests ranging from doctors and elite athletes to thought leaders in mindset and recovery.
If you’re passionate about neurosurgery, health, fitness, mindset training, or unlocking peak human potential, you’re in the right place.
👉 Subscribe now and join a growing community of high achievers committed to mastering both body and mind.
It's Brain Surgery
How to Build a Life You Don’t Need a Break From | Eric Hinman on Discipline, Mindset & Resilience
Elite athlete, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate Eric Hinman has built a life around training, recovery, and community — but his real strength isn’t just physical. It’s mental.
In this episode of It’s Brain Surgery, host Andrew Brunswick dives deep into Eric’s philosophy for living: how discipline, structure, and intentional choices can transform not only your body but your entire mindset. From Ironman competitions to daily cold plunges, Eric reveals the routines and habits that make him feel better at 45 than he did in his 20s.
What You’ll Learn
How to design your “perfect day” and make it non-negotiable
The link between exercise, emotional wellbeing, and mental clarity
Why micro actions build massive mental resilience
How to find balance between ambition and peace
What to do when life throws setbacks and “speed bumps”
The role of community in overcoming isolation and staying accountable
How to age with purpose, not fear
Timestamps
00:00 Mastering the Mind and Body
02:41 The Journey to Wellness
05:50 Incorporating Wellness into Daily Life
09:06 Designing the Perfect Day
11:53 Building Mental Resilience
14:49 The Pain Cave: Mental and Physical Challenges
17:52 Tricking the Mind for Endurance
26:14 Reflecting on Performance and Setbacks
27:28 Overcoming Challenges and Speed Bumps
30:25 Embracing Aging and Finding New Purpose
35:40 Building Community and Connection
39:33 The Power of Shared Experiences
42:54 Final Reflections
Key Quotes
🧠 “You need to carve out time for what matters.”
💪 “The obstacle is the way.”
🔥 “You can always find new ways to compete.”
Connect with Eric Hinman
Instagram: @eric_hinman
Website: https://www.erichinman.com
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