Listen "Finding Joy in the Grind with LadySpineDoc"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWhat does it really look like to build a meaningful life in one of the most demanding professions in the world?In this episode of It’s Brain Surgery, Andrew Brunswick sits down with Dr. Betsy Grunch, board-certified neurosurgeon, researcher, mother, and globally recognized creator known as @LadySpineDoc.Dr. Grunch shares her personal journey into neurosurgery, inspired by her mother’s spinal cord injury, and how that early experience shaped the way she treats patients, delivers difficult news, and leads with empathy in a high-stakes field. Together, they explore what neurosurgical training is actually like, how surgeons learn to carry responsibility without losing their humanity, and why communication matters just as much as technical skill.The conversation also dives into how Dr. Grunch built a powerful educational platform on social media, why evidence-based medical voices matter online, and how she balances medicine, family life, creativity, and leadership in a traditionally male-dominated specialty.This episode is an honest, thoughtful look at purpose, resilience, and redefining what a neurosurgeon can look like in the modern world.In this episode, you’ll hear about:What inspired Dr. Betsy Grunch to become a neurosurgeonHow empathy shapes patient care and family communicationThe realities of neurosurgical training and life after residencyBalancing surgery, motherhood, marriage, and leadershipBuilding trust and education through social mediaRedefining success in medicine and beyond🔔 Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of neuroscience, medicine, mindset, and life.📩 Join the Mind Gym community for weekly insights on performance, presence, and purpose.Follow Dr. Betsy Grunch:Instagram & TikTok: @LadySpineDoc
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