Episode 40 - Why I Think Better When I Run

Exercise is often discussed for its physical benefits, but its impact on thinking may be just as important. In this episode of The Host Response, Dr. Paul Bunce reflects on how running became an unexpected tool for clinical reasoning, teaching, creativity, and problem-solving.

From difficult patient cases to podcast episodes and medical presentations, some of the best ideas emerge not while sitting at a desk, but during uninterrupted periods of movement and reflection. The episode explores how modern medicine is filled with information and interruptions, yet often leaves little room for the deeper thinking required to make sense of either.

While centred on running, this conversation is really about attention, cognitive space, and the value of stepping away from the noise long enough for ideas to come together.

Reference: Five essential lessons in antimicrobial stewardship and leadership I have learned from running. M. So PharmD, MPH