22 at the Lips

Primarily during COVID-era times, EMS agencies utilized telemedicene protocols to mitigate "fixing" a patient enough to, per situational dependency, the patient could forgo an ER trip... I've had a dabble in some calls, and based on conversations and what I've learned, here are my opinions. Send us Fan Mail

FROM THE VAULT [ sorry, just now recovering this episode :( ] . Annie was able to have the opportunity to operate as a community paramedic. She shares not only an insight into what the role and responsibility entails, but also shares her passion for community work, and our role in EMS in healthcare outside of ground-pounding on an ambulance. Enjoy her humor, her enthusiasm, her Louisiana accent...  mais! she's a  couyon, yeah. ;) Send us Fan Mail

From crics, to psychiatric pregnant patients (yes, you read that correctly), triple-A aneurysms, Mee-Maw gets 12 cardioversions... More stories and more laughs inside this episode!Send us Fan Mail

September is suicide prevention month, and on this podcast, I'm a huge proponent of mental health, and as you'll hear in this episode, maybe I'm also a fan of rambling and rabbit trails that relate to the same central topics:- How mental health affects our patients/how we interact with them?- How mental health affects us as first responders. I also give some personal lore. Sorta. Biggest thing: you matter. Suicide is never the answer, and the pain you feel is matched with the idea of never getting closure and acceptance is left in your wake. Please, stay. Call 988 if you need help, or talk to your coworkers or employers who you trust. Talk to a professional, or talk to your friend. Talk to your pet. Don't hold it in, and please, get the help you need. There's no shame in saying, "I'm not strong enough to do this by myself," and if anything, it shows strength to be able to reach out. Take care of yourselves, look out for each other, and drink some water. Send us Fan Mail

YEP, I'M BACK! (this episode is unedited, so, enjoy the "raw" cut :) like a broken record, I talk about how this job changes you- but it shouldn't CONSUME you. Is a job in EMS, no matter your position, is it a career, a profession, or a job? I'll break down these terms, talk about how it relates to our field, and why EMS/being a first responder shouldn't be your identity.Send us Fan Mail

Happy New Year, FolksTo start the new year, I reflect on the past 5 years of my EMS career and on what I plan to do in the future in this field and in medical education.Of course, I delve into some stories on the road and look back on moments with my previous partners and how my community very much helped shape who I am today and how I am approaching my future.Start off your year strong with a quick new episode from me!Send us Fan Mail

Today I'm interviewing Morgan Wilson. She's an AEMT and currently in paramedic school, helping teach as well.  Of course, we talk about our field and how she approaches the job, her incredible positivity, and her popular TikTok page, @MorganHWilson."Give yourself a little bit of extra rest." Is some sage wisdom she drops that I don't think enough of us take, along with eating. Of course, you aren't you when you're hungry.Sit back and listen along to this laugh-filled episode!Produced by Master Your Medics.Send us Fan Mail

Hey folks, here's a quick episode for your ears this weekend!First off, in the pod, I HAVE to share a quick story about a call I got. All we were told was that it was a guy "who ripped out his trachea." I finally watched Code 3, the new Paramedic movie with Rainn Wilson, and I found it to be incredibly relatable. Listen for my full thoughts there.Of course, I chat more about the calls I've been on, including the fun stuff and the tougher stuff, such as working with pediatric patients and dealing with the emotions that follow those calls. How do you deal with traumatic calls?As always, sit back, let's have fun and let me know your thoughts in the comments!Produced by Master Your MedicsSend us Fan Mail

Happy Halloween!I thought I would leave y'all a quick episode for the spooky season. I love this holiday, so I figured, why not chat about some spooky calls I have had.Kick back, relax, eat some candy and let me know your Halloween tale-worthy experiences in the comments!Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Cody Rachal from Louisiana. He's been in EMS since 2016, previously working in tech-related jobs in hospital settings.Cody has done every flavour of job in our business. Hear about his transition into EMS and the valuable tips he gained from his MANY experiences in our field and crazy calls.As usual, get some handy advice and stay for the funny stories from this week's guest and me. Produced by Master Your MedicsSend us Fan Mail