O.R. Confidential

Confessions of a Gen X Surgeon - One Doctor's Journey from Mental Illness to Mental Wellness

By: Adam Rosen

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Step inside the chaotic world of modern healthcare and discover a doctor’s journey from triumph to turmoil and back.

In O.R. Confidential: Confessions of a Gen X Surgeon, Dr. Adam Rosen pulls back the curtain on the extraordinary path of becoming a surgeon. From the searing pressures of academic perfectionism, to the life-altering moments within the operating room, his intimate revelations immerse you in the trials and triumphs that shape every medical professional.

Beneath the sterile scrubs lies an unseen battle. Dr. Rosen reveals the systemic failures that push even the most devoted to the brink. Learn how the effects of physician burnout and mental health can impact the ability to achieve clinical excellence. Hear the brutal truth of Dr. Rosen’s struggle with panic attacks, depression, and thoughts of suicide. It's not just a personal struggle; it's a warning cry from the heart of a fractured healthcare system.

Part manifesto, part survival guide, Dr. Rosen imparts the crucial skills that led him to rediscover joy and purpose. Learn the transformative power of mindfulness, build resilience through cognitive behavioral techniques, and master the art of balance in a world that often demands more than we can give. Brave, bold, and searingly honest, this is more than a memoir—it’s a rallying call for a healthier future.

Balance

Heartfelt. Raw. Authentic. This book came to me with divine timing. Listening to Dr. Rosen speak honestly about his battles with stress and depression hit home. Hearing how he found peace and balance through a fusion of Western and Eastern medicine and mental health care is relatable and giving me tools to work through my own current struggles. Grateful.