22" at the Lips

During our picnic, Dave explains the story behind his skeletons, talks about a call he ran with Jesus, and we have an honest, hard, and heartfelt conversation about the importance of support systems in EMS. I laughed, I teared up, and I can't thank Dave enough for not only his well-deserved insight and wisdom but also the friendship we've built. Grab a sandwich with us and join in on our picnic and discussion!

LISTENER SUGGESTION! Using this video: https://youtu.be/liIq27RztyY   I evaluate what the bystander can do in a situation where they would come across a scene like this and what can be done prior to first responders arrive. 

I’m very vulnerable in this episode.   I try to cover topics of why we aren't HeRoEs, what is " really" hard about this job, the reality of story-telling, and all of the other aspects that make this job something you love to hate. Am I burnt out, or have I just been around long enough to see behind the curtain of light and sirens and adrenaline? Keep all hands and feet inside of this moving vehicle of a roller coaster, and get ready.

Before the paramedics get there, or before any first responder shows up to your 9-1-1 emergency: what can the person who called 9-1-1 do? If you've asked this question, I try to answer this very idea with 10-ish easy tips/tricks based on what I've learned in the (short) lifespan I've had in EMS. Grab a notebook and pen and paper, a glass of water, and enjoy.

Join in on this episode to hear Adam’s perspective of being in the fire department, and in his journey of a colonoscopy, hamburger helper, and honesty of working for a private EMS agency… The bloopers are definitely ... original... and Adam is hilarious. As always, grab a cup of coffee and tune in for this week’s portion of laughs and a rant that is vivid, honest, and something we could discuss for days. 

My first partner as a paramedic. Logan Bergeron: great partner and paramedic, proficient student for nursing school, great Dad/husband to Alexis B., avid/obsessive coffee drinker, and so much more you can learn about him from this episode. We joke around, tell stories from our partnership, and then Logan gives us insight into the heart-wrenching experience he and his wife experienced this past year. Have a cup of coffee, grab a snack, and enjoy!

LISTENER REQUEST!! I make a feeble attempt at the question "should a mom be transported while holding her newborn baby," and I give my two cents on transporting family with the patient or not. Feel free to chime in, the goal is to facilitate discussion!

In the comfort of my house/couch, I invite my first WOMAN guest on, Liz! We had a blast talking about different aspects of this job, including: a "book" her patient wrote her, what it's like being a woman in EMS, and wild calls that make you question... so much... You'll just have to hear for yourself.. Grab a cozy blanket and get ready to meet a ray of sunshine, Liz!

 I had the chance to sit down with a friend I met through EMS, but he became one of the people I turn to when I need to discuss a call, advice, or just have a good venting session or laugh with. He has some good insight as we discuss some of the calls we run and overall. I had a blast, and I hope you enjoy this interview. (there was technical difficulty in this audio, sorry in advance) 

I sit down with Ken and discuss the process of organ procurement from Ken’s perspective being involved in this process. We share stories from when we worked together, and Ken gives some good advice and perspective from his years of experience. Overall, it’s a good conversation that, even after working with him and knowing him for a while, still made me feel like I’ve taken away something else to learn.