High Impact Physician

The Science of Resilience (Dr. Jonathan Fisher)

September 04, 2020 High impact Physician

Jonathan Fisher is helping heal the heart of healthcare as a cardiologist, leader and mindfulness expert. On this episode, Sandy and Jonathan discuss:

  • The science of resilience, through the lens of cardiology
  • Why the emotional stress of a pet’s death put a woman in the hospital
  • The importance of self care for driven, Type-A people
  • A 5-step model for building resilience
  • How Jonathan “accidentally” became a leader, as a result of a coaching program
  • The difference between helping patients and healing patients
  • A 2-second visualization he does before walking into patient rooms
  • Insights from years of practicing Yoga, Storytelling and Magic

Jonathan Fisher, MD FACC serves in various capacities at Novant Health, is a Wellness Coach and Meditation Teacher, the Host of HappyHeartMD (on YouTube) and an organizational consultant.