On this episode of Generations, co-hosts Peter and Aubrey reflect on their recent experiences and favorite tech tools that keep them productive and inspired. From apps that help them stay organized to cosmic discoveries, this episode is packed with engaging insights.

Highlights:

Aubrey's Life Updates & Tech Favorites

• Discusses the challenges of moving while juggling school and work.

• Shares how Stardew Valley has been a source of comfort during tough times.

• Explores the versatility of GoodNotes, her go-to app for:

• Handwritten notes on her iPad.

• Homework, lecture annotations, and planning.

• Keeping her academic life organized with colorful, customizable notebooks.

Peter's Tech Tools & Writing Journey

• Talks about using Obsidian for National Novel Writing Month, replacing Scrivener for its seamless sync across devices.

• Highlights how Apple's ecosystem simplifies work and creativity through integration between devices.

• Recommends tools like Fantastical for calendar organization and Unread for triaging news and articles.

A Shared Love for the Apple Ecosystem

• Discuss how Apple devices streamline their productivity, syncing photos, notes, and calendars effortlessly.

• Peter touches on the power of software subscriptions and why they can be worth the investment.

Astro Fact of the Day

Aubrey shares a fascinating discovery: Two massive black holes orbiting each other at the center of a galaxy disrupt a massive gas cloud. This tidal disruption event led to a unique signal detected by NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, which offers an awe-inspiring glimpse into the mysteries of the universe.

Tune in for tech insights, personal anecdotes, and a peek into the cosmos! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share. For feedback or topic suggestions, email us at feedback@generations.fm. See you in two weeks!

This week on "Generations", join Aubrey and Peter as they dive into Aubrey's recent boxing match experience, from intense preparation to the adrenaline-fueled fight night. Hear about the unexpected challenges, bloody noses, and the mental rollercoaster of competing in the ring. Peter offers a touching perspective as a concerned parent watching from the sidelines.

But the excitement doesn't stop there! Our hosts introduce two new segments:

1. Aubrey's Astro Corner: Get starstruck with a rare comet sighting visible to the naked eye.

2. Peter's Health Insights: Discover why your standing desk might not be the health savior you thought it was.

Plus, a teaser for writers: National Novel Writing Month is just around the corner!

Tune in for a knockout blend of personal stories, space wonders, and myth-busting health facts. Whether you're a boxing enthusiast, an astronomy buff, or just curious about the world around you, this episode has something for everyone!

Get ready for a harmonious blend of academia and artistry on this week's "Generations"! Join hosts Aubrey and Peter as they welcome their special guest, Elissa, fresh from her triumph in the world of vocal performance and pedagogy.

With Elissa's master's degree still hot off the press, the trio dives into a discussion about the highs, lows, and unexpected twists of grad school life. Peter dusts off his own post-grad memories, comparing notes with Elissa on their journeys through the hallowed halls of higher education.

But wait, there's more! Aubrey, our resident undergrad, chimes in with her candid thoughts on pursuing an advanced degree. Will her perspective strike a chord with our academically-inclined guests, or create some thought-provoking dissonance?

Tune in for an episode that's equal parts nostalgic, eye-opening, and forward-looking. Whether you're considering grad school, reminiscing about your own academic adventures, or just curious about the paths less traveled, this week's "Generations" is sure to educate and entertain!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This week, we discuss our times in college.

This month it is all about the works of Brandon Sanderson. Aubrey and I discuss many of his books, sans spoilers, and our thoughts and overall reactions. For both of us, he has become a favorite author, and we discuss what it is that works so well for us.

Hooray for another in person episode! This month Aubrey and I talk about our workout regimens as well as some of our other health goals and activities. It's always fun for us to talk about these things that are so important to us.

Last month we took a deep dive into our goal setting systems as the new year started. This month, we lighten things up by discussing some of our comfort media. What are the movies, TV shows, and books that we turn to when we want to feel good? Listen and find out!

Kick-start 2024 with insightful goal setting strategies on this month's episode of Generations! Join Aubrey and me as we delve into the art of effective goal setting in our latest episode. Breaking away from traditional New Year's resolutions, we explore the transformative power of adopting a 'Yearly Theme.' Discover why resolutions often falter and how a thematic approach can lead to meaningful, achievable goals. Tune into Generations this month for a unique blend of father-daughter perspectives, and let us guide you towards finding your path to success. Embrace a new outlook on goal setting with us, and be inspired to shape your year ahead!

This week, join Aubrey and I as the two of us, a seasoned surgeon and an aspiring astrophysicist, delve into the world of resistance training in our latest episode of Generations. We're passionate advocates for weight lifting and all forms of resistance training, a gem in the fitness world often overlooked by the average person. In this episode, we unpack a year's worth of compelling studies revealing the myriad benefits of this exercise form. We share our personal fitness journeys, detailing how resistance training has revolutionally transformed our lives, both mentally and physically. Our discussion navigates through the numerous health benefits anyone can reap by incorporating this training into their lifestyle. Whether you're a fitness newbie or a seasoned athlete, this episode offers insightful, evidence-based perspectives on boosting your health regime. So tune in, get inspired, and join our conversation on making resistance training a staple in your fitness journey.

This week Aubrey and I get back together. Things have been tough lately between school, work, and just life in general. So we wanted to talk about some of the things that are helping us get through it all and that we have been enjoying. We wrap it up with some astrophysics talk courtesy of Aubrey.

Earlier this summer, I decided I needed to take control of my life. I was doing the things I needed to do, but wasn't really progressing as a human in the ways I wanted to. So I sort of made up a system of goal setting and tracking. I mentioned this to Aubrey, and she started doing it as well. So, for the last few months, we have been working on setting and keeping track of our goals and our progress as people, and thought it would be valuable to talk about.

For years, Aubrey danced. And we loved watching her dance. She has skills and grace that made it a joy to watch. But there was a darker side to it, one that we became more and more aware of the older she got. And, as you will hear, she still carries some of the marks and baggage from that experience. But ranting is part of the healing process, so this week we get to begin the path to healing from the experience that was Aubrey's time as a dancer.

This month Aubrey and I decided to just have fun with it. We dive into some of our recent media enjoyment, and talk about games, music, movies, TV and books that have been helping to get us through this crazy thing we call life.

We're back! Aubrey and Peter finally get their schedules to align to allow us to talk again. The plan is to make this a regular thing again, so we are sorry and appreciate everyone's patience. We discuss work and virtue signaling in medicine this week, and, as is often the case, Peter bags on hospital administration in the way he so often does.

Welcome to Generations: A Middle Distance podcast. Yep, that's the new name for The Middle of Medicine. We felt that, being a father/daughter duo, Generations was more accurate in conveying what we will be talking about going forward. This week, it was survival. More specifically, those little hobbies and pastimes that help us make it through the grime, muck, and suck that is real life.

The speed of light. It's one of those things that we just sort of take for granted. It's as fast as things get. But what if it wasn't? What if something could go faster than the speed of light? That would be a big deal. Like, world changing big deal. Well, maybe something can, and that something is information. Aubrey takes us through the Nobel Prize for physics this year and we talk about just how big of a deal it is.

This week is all about change. We discuss some upcoming changes to the podcast schedule, and more importantly changes to the direction and future of the pod. These changes reflect changes in the lives of some of us, and we discuss why those changes are happening.

It's been a couple of months and it's time for us to get back into the swing of things. This week Aubrey and I catch up on life, and then talk about some of the red flags we have seen. Whether it is something in someone's chart, or comments they have made to us, we talk about comments that make us just a little more cautious when it comes to health care.

This week we discuss a few science and medicine related thoughts from the past few weeks. We geek out about the first images from the JWST, discuss a first for Aubrey, and rant about just how ridiculously out of touch hospital administration is. I'll give you a hint, the answer is very. Oh, and a little adventure in surgery to wrap up this topic grab bag.