Explore every episode of the podcast Beyond Nominal
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| Episode 4: Productivity, Performance Optimization, and Purpose with Dr. Ann Tsung, MD, MPH | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:44:16 | |
On this episode of Beyond Nominal, we sit down with Dr. Ann Tsung, a flight surgeon, for an inside look at her unique journey to NASA. Dr. Tsung takes us through her career path from emergency medicine residency and critical care fellowship to aerospace medicine fellowship and ultimately, her role at NASA where she supports medical operations, the Human Landing System (HLS) program, and clinical SANS initiatives. In addition to her professional journey, we dive into performance optimization, finding your “zone of genius,” and strategies for accessing a flow state. Lastly, Dr. Tsung shares her approach to identifying personal non-negotiables, maintaining work-life balance, and building a career and life that are meaningful.
Apple: https://tinyurl.com/bd83ka6h Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/ymvnuk7v
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Social: https://www.instagram.com/asma.amsro/ Music: Night Rider by Jiglr - https://soundcloud.com/jiglrmusic Artwork: Maia Reyes | |||
| Episode 3: SANS from a Clinical Perspective with Dr. Tyson Brunstetter, OD, PhD | 03 Aug 2026 | 00:44:00 | |
Welcome back to another episode! This month, get to know Dr. Tyson Brunstetter, the SANS clinical lead at NASA Johnson Space Center, while we talk more about spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS). Listen to find out more about the signs that constitute SANS, its symptoms (or lack thereof!) and its diagnostic criteria, how it was discovered, hypotheses of its pathogenesis, where we are today in our understanding of its risk, and where we are currently exploring.
Apple: https://tinyurl.com/bd83ka6h Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/ymvnuk7v
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| Episode 2: RAM Spotlight with Dr. Andrew Lam | 06 Jul 2026 | 00:58:51 | |
Welcome to our RAM Spotlight mini-series! We will be highlighting residents in aerospace medicine across multiple programs to get to know them better. In this episode, we spotlight Dr. Andrew Lam, a recent graduate of UTMB's Aerospace Medicine residency (and a second-year RAM at the time of recording). Listen to learn more about Dr. Lam's journey to aerospace medicine, his advice on what interested students or residents can do to get more involved, the flight-surgeon/patient relationship, and more!
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| Episode 1: What is Aerospace Medicine with Dr. Kris Belland | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:54:39 | |
What is Aerospace Medicine? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kris Belland, a past president of the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA), naval aviator, flight surgeon, and leader in aerospace medicine, to explore one of medicine's most unique and multidisciplinary specialties. He provides an inside look at aerospace medicine that combines clinical care, research, policy, and operational medicine. We discuss the need for diverse professionals to contribute to the field, from physicians and nurses to engineers and astronauts, and explore the growing opportunities. Listen to learn more about aerospace medicine, who it serves, the different pathways to practice in the field, connections to other specialties, and more! To learn more, check out the resources below:
Music: Night Rider by Jiglr - https://soundcloud.com/jiglrmusic, Artemis audio library - https://www.nasa.gov/artemisaudio/ Social: https://www.instagram.com/asma.amsro/ Artwork: Maia Reyes | |||