Ep 44: A black neurosurgeon’s journey through memory and upbringing

<p>In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Craig Yorke to discuss candid reflections on his journey through race, a strict upbringing, and his career as a neurosurgeon.</p><p>Dr. Yorke is the author of Steep, an exploration of the psychological impact of childhood experiences on adult resiliency and identity.</p><p>We discuss the inspiration behind the book,<strong> </strong>his early life in Massachusetts, and the influence of race and environment on his career. We also talk about a $40 million lawsuit he won and reflect on the contradictions of a life split between privilege and struggle.</p><p>Now retired after decades of medical practice, he is on a path to learning the transformative impact of art.</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>0:00 - Introduction</p><p>1:55 - Would an artistic life have been a happy one?</p><p>4:30 - Origin of the book and the influences of James Baldwin and T.S. Elliot </p><p>9:10 - An upbringing that led to restraint</p><p>11:37: - Growing up poor and rich </p><p>13:42 - Giving his children the gift of choice</p><p>14:22 - The weight of blackness in professional spaces </p><p>19:02 - The decision to retire</p><p>21:15 - Exploring art after retirement</p><p>21:17 - The steep price of a regimented childhood</p><p>25:10 - The plasticity of an artistic mind </p><p>27:48 - Supporting the artist</p><p>28:12 -  Writing with the ears</p><p>_____________________</p><p><strong>Guest’s links</strong></p><p>Buy Steep: <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Steep-Neurosurgeons-Journey-Craig-Yorke/dp/1953583989/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WVX5EQRZAUWZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.67TRNh7pqK8zTcZ6-ehGlQ.6p1wdsUa-O0edDRgXSPXCRrNbQo0tV1vU5dqu_mtofE&dib_tag=se&keywords=steep+craig+yorke&qid=1783576475&sprefix=steep+craig+yorke%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1">https://www.amazon.ca/Steep-Neurosurgeons-Journey-Craig-Yorke/dp/1953583989/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WVX5EQRZAUWZ&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.67TRNh7pqK8zTcZ6-ehGlQ.6p1wdsUa-O0edDRgXSPXCRrNbQo0tV1vU5dqu_mtofE&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=steep+craig+yorke&amp;qid=1783576475&amp;sprefix=steep+craig+yorke%2Caps%2C140&amp;sr=8-1</a></p><p> </p><p>_____________________ </p><p><strong>Host’s links</strong></p><p>Find out more about the show: <a href="https://www.journeyoftheart.com/">https://www.journeyoftheart.com/</a></p><p>Follow Journey of the Art on Instagram: ⁠ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/journeyoftheartpod/">https://www.instagram.com/journeyoftheartpod/</a></p><p>Book a one-on-one with Lola: <a href="https://wordcaps.com/coaching/">https://w