Rts Share Tea

The contestants are in the building, and we're getting the tea straight from the source!Last time, we heard from the judges. NOW we're flipping the script and bringing the contestants of The SHIFT Season 2 to the table!In Episode 159 of RTs Share Tea, Thee Asthma Lady sits down with respiratory therapy students competing on The SHIFT Season 2, created by Joe Lewis, aka Respiratory Coach, for an honest, fun, and insightful conversation about life as an RT student AND a contestant.We're talking about what inspired them to pursue respiratory therapy, balancing respiratory therapy school with the pressure of competition, tackling clinical challenges like Mystery Pathology, teamwork, mentorship, and what it's like having a $5,000 grand prize on the line! What happens when classroom knowledge meets real-time competition? Are those ABGs giving students a run for their money? And what are these future respiratory therapists learning about themselves along the way?We're sharing their experiences, lessons, and a little behind-the-scenes tea—but don't worry, we're keeping the spoilers out of it! WATCH THE SHIFT SEASON 2!Catch every episode on the Respiratory Coach YouTube channel. Subscribe so you don't miss the competition, and share the show with someone who needs to discover the respiratory therapy profession!About RTs Share Tea: RTs Share Teabis where respiratory therapists live out loud! Hosted by Thee Asthma Lady, the podcast celebrates respiratory therapists, amplifies professional voices, shares educational insights, and brings the respiratory therapy community together through authentic conversations.If you're a respiratory therapist, RT student, healthcare professional, educator, or someone exploring a career in respiratory care, pull up a seat!Remember: We're not just watching the next generation of RTs compete. We're watching them learn, grow, and find their voices.Subscribe, listen, comment, and SHARE THE TEA—not spill the tea! #RTsShareTea #TheSHIFTSeason2 #RespiratoryTherapy #RespiratoryTherapist #RespiratoryCare #RespiratoryCoach #RTStudent #RespiratoryTherapyStudents #HealthcareEducation #Edutainment #realityseries #rtstudents #morerts #rts #rtschool

Thinking about starting a healthcare podcast but don't know where to begin? 🫖🎙️ Let's talk about it!We're celebrating 5 YEARS of RTs Share Tea, launched during Respiratory Care Week in 2021! 🎉 In this special anniversary episode, Thee Asthma Lady shares practical lessons to help healthcare professionals turn their knowledge, passion, and unique perspectives into a podcast of their own.Whether you're a respiratory therapist, nurse, physician, healthcare educator, or public health professional, your voice matters—and there's room for YOU in the conversation! In this episode, you'll learn:✅ Why your voice and professional experience matter.✅ Why you can still start a podcast in a crowded market.✅ How to choose your niche, audience, and episode topics.✅ How to start with the equipment and resources you already have.✅ How to choose podcast hosting and distribution platforms.✅ How to market your podcast and repurpose content.✅ How to build meaningful connections, credibility, and community.✅ Common podcasting mistakes to avoid.💡 Your takeaway: You don't have to be the first to start a podcast. You just have to bring YOUR voice to the conversation!🗣️ LET'S SHARE THE TEA! Are you thinking about starting a podcast? Drop your podcast idea or biggest question in the comments!If you enjoy conversations that celebrate respiratory therapists, healthcare education, and professional growth, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE!🫖 RTs Share Tea: Where Respiratory Therapists Live Out Loud!#RTsShareTea #HealthcarePodcast #StartAPodcast #HowtoLaunchaHealthcarePodcast #PodcastingTips #RespiratoryTherapist #HealthcareWorkerTips #TheeAsthmaLady #RespiratoryCareWeek #RCWeek26 #HealthcareConsulting #MoreRts #rts

Respiratory therapy meets edutainment! In Episode 157 of RTs Share Tea, Thee Asthma Lady is joined by guest co-hosts Joe Lewis (Respiratory Coach), RT Mindy Conklin, and RT Liz Santamaria—the creator and judges behind The SHIFT Season 2! 🎬We're sharing the tea on the upcoming premiere, the power of edutainment to promote respiratory therapy, and what it's like to serve as judges and coaches on a show putting our profession in the spotlight. 🫁🔥Why does respiratory therapy need more visibility? How can entertainment educate and inspire the next generation of RTs? And what can we do to help more people discover our profession? We're getting into it!📺 Don't miss The SHIFT Season 2! Catch the premiere at the beginning of Respiratory Care Week 2026, Sunday, Oct 25th on the Respiratory Coach YouTube channel.☕ Watch, listen, subscribe, and share this episode with an RT, healthcare professional, student, or anyone who needs to know about respiratory therapy!Because when we share our stories, we elevate our profession. 💙RTs Share Tea — Where Respiratory Therapists Live Out Loud!#RTsShareTea #TheSHIFTSeason2 #RespiratoryTherapy #RespiratoryCareWeek #RespiratoryCoach #RespiratoryTherapist #Edutainment #TheeAsthmaLady #JoeLewis #MindyConklin #LizSantamaria #RespiratoryCare #RespiratoryTherapyStudent #RespiratoryTherapistSchool #RTs #WorldNeedMoreRTs #morerts #respiratory #realityseries #aarc #rtstudent

Is Dallas bringing a different kind of asthma tea? 👀 Host Linda “Thee Asthma Lady” welcomes guest co-host Bridgett Williams, Respiratory Therapist, Asthma Educator Specialist, and a Dallas Asthma Program Manager, for a conversation about pediatric asthma, seasonal triggers, and what parents should know as we head into the winter months.🎙️ We're sharing the tea on:🌬️ Pediatric Asthma Peak Season in Dallas, Texas👨‍👩‍👧 Tips for parents managing childhood asthma🔎 Seasonal triggers and preparing for winter🎓 Bridgett's journey to becoming an Asthma Educator Specialist—and how she passed the AE-C exam!💬 Join the conversation! What asthma challenges are you seeing in your community? Share your thoughts in the comments!👍🏾 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a parent or healthcare professional who needs to hear it!☕️ RTs Share Tea: Where Respiratory Therapists Live Out Loud. Share tea, don't spill tea!#PediatricAsthma #AsthmaPeakSeason #AsthmaEducation #RTsShareTea #RespiratoryTherapy # RespiratoryTherapist #AsthmaManagement #HealthcarePodcast #RespiratoryTherapistPodcast #HealthcarePodcast #AsthmaExam #AE-C #TheeAsthmaLady

What does it really take to build global respiratory care across countries and cultures? 🌍🫁In Part 2 of Episode #155 of RTs Share Tea, Dorothy Bendah takes us deeper into her journey with the Africa Respiratory Care Association (ARCA) and what it means to build trust, meaningful collaboration, and connections across borders.We’re talking about:🤝 Building global collaboration across countries and cultures🌎 What Respiratory Therapists can learn from one another💡 How global health can expand the RT career beyond the bedside🚀 Why RTs should think bigger about their role in global healthAnd because this is RTs Share Tea, we're having some fun with a Global Travel “This or That”! ✈️😅If you've ever wondered what your RT career could look like beyond the traditional bedside, this conversation is for you.🎧 Watch, listen, and subscribe to RTs Share Tea on your favorite podcast platform!Share Tea, not spill tea! ☕🌍#RTsShareTea #RespiratoryTherapist #RespiratoryTherapy #GlobalHealth #GlobalRespiratoryCare #RespiratoryCare #ARCA #AfricaRespiratoryCare #RTStudent #HealthcareProfessionals #TheWorldNeedsMoreRTs#HealthcareWorkerTips #RespiratoryCarePodcast #HealthCarePodcast #CareerManagementTips #PublicHealth

We’re taking the conversation beyond the bedside and exploring the world of global respiratory care, global health, international collaboration, and the growing impact of Respiratory Therapists around the world.Host Linda “Thee Asthma Lady” is joined by two incredible guest co-hosts:🌍 Dorothy Bendah, Founder & President of the Africa Respiratory Care Association (ARCA), returns to RTs Share Tea to continue sharing her journey of building an international respiratory care coalition and creating connections across borders.🌎 Dr. Peter Jaswilko, ARCA Advisory Board Member and Director of Communications and Assessments supporting global health initiatives, joins the conversation for the first time to share his journey as a Respiratory Therapist, his international experiences with ARCA, and how global health has shaped the way he sees respiratory care.In this episode, we’re talking about:🫁 What it takes to build a global respiratory care community🌍 What “global respiratory care” actually means✈️ Peter’s international experiences and lessons from traveling with ARCA🌎 What Respiratory Therapists can learn from one another around the worldDifferent countries. Different healthcare systems. Different journeys.But at the end of the day…we all need to breathe. 🌍🫁**If you're a Respiratory Therapist, RT student, asthma educator, respiratory care professional, healthcare professional, or someone interested in global health, this conversation is for you.☕ Share Tea, not spill tea!Catch part 2 next week!👉 Watch, share, and tell us in the comments:If you could take your respiratory therapy career anywhere in the world, where would you go? 🌍✈️#RTsShareTea #RespiratoryTherapist #RespiratoryTherapy #RespiratoryCare #GlobalHealth #GlobalRespiratoryCare #GlobalHealthInitiatives #AfricaRespiratoryCareAssociation #ARCA #RespiratoryTherapists #RTStudent #HealthcareProfessionals #GlobalHealthCare #TheWorldNeedsMoreRTs

Asthma Peak Season is back — and this time, Thee Asthma Lady is bringing the tea about STRESS! ☕🫁In Episode #154 of RTs Share Tea, we’re revisiting Episode #110, “September Asthma Peak: How Stress Management Can Help Control Your Symptoms,” because some conversations are worth bringing back around when the season rolls back around.September and October can be an important time for asthma awareness and preparation. Changes in routines, respiratory infections, allergens, weather, air quality, and everyday stress can all make this a season where paying attention to asthma control matters.So let's talk about the part that doesn't always get enough attention: stress and asthma.In this episode, Thee Asthma Lady shares practical reminders about:🫁 Why asthma peak season deserves your attention🧠 The connection between stress and asthma management📚 Back-to-school and seasonal stressors🌿 Common environmental factors that can affect asthma💊 Why having an asthma action plan matters😮‍💨 Simple ways to build stress management into your routine❤️ Why caring for the whole person is part of asthma educationAnd because this is a throwback, you'll also hear highlights from Episode #110 and get the Then & Now perspective from Thee Asthma Lady.Same message. New season. Still worth the conversation.Whether you're a person living with asthma, parent/caregiver, respiratory therapist, asthma educator, healthcare professional, or advocate, this episode is your reminder:Don't wait until your asthma is talking loudly to start paying attention.🎧 RTs Share Tea PodcastWhere Respiratory Therapists Live Out Loud.If this episode gave you something to think about, LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone who needs the reminder this Asthma Peak Season.💬 Question for you: What is one thing you do to stay prepared during Asthma Peak Season?#Asthma #AsthmaPeakSeason #AsthmaAwareness #AsthmaEducation #AsthmaManagement #RespiratoryTherapist #AsthmaEducator #RTsShareTea #TheeAsthmaLady #StressManagement

Have you ever thought, “I could turn my healthcare experience into a business… but where do I even start?”In Episode #153 of RTs Share Tea Podcast, I’m piggybacking off Episode #150, Beyond the Bedside: How to Start a Healthcare Consulting Business, and taking you behind the scenes of how I actually made Noz Health Ed, LLC official.This isn’t a “you need thousands of dollars to start a business” conversation. I’m sharing the cost-effective startup resources and practical steps that helped me go from having an idea to becoming an official healthcare consultant.I’m sharing how I:☕ Connected with my local Small Business Administration (SBA) for guidance and resources☕ Researched and checked my business name☕ Registered my business with the state☕ Applied for my EIN (Employer Identification Number)☕ Set up a business bank account that worked for my needs☕ Learned to separate and track my business expenses☕ Built a professional social media presence so people could actually find meMost importantly, I’m sharing the lesson I learned along the way: you don't have to have everything figured out before you start.If you're a respiratory therapist, nurse, healthcare professional, health educator, public health professional, or clinician thinking about starting a consulting business, this episode is for you.🎯 Your ChallengeDon't just listen—take one step.Research your local SBA and see what free or low-cost resources are available to entrepreneurs in your area. Better yet, make an appointment and start the conversation.Your next career chapter may be closer than you think.You won't regret it. 💗#RTsShareTea #HealthcareConsulting #HealthcareConsultant #RespiratoryTherapist #BeyondTheBedside #HealthcareEntrepreneur #RTEntrepreneur #NurseEntrepreneur #HealthEntrepreneur #PublicHealth #SmallBusiness #SBA #NozHealthEd #TheeAsthmaLady #HealthcareBusiness ☕ A Little RTs Share Tea Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is based on my personal experiences starting and running my healthcare consulting business. I’m sharing what worked for me—not providing legal, accounting, or tax advice. Business structures, registrations, deductions, and tax requirements can vary based on your individual situation and location. Before making decisions about your business entity, taxes, or finances, be sure to consult a qualified tax professional, accountant, or attorney. Take the tea, do your research, and make the decision that’s right for YOUR business. ✨

What if the biggest asthma triggers aren't outside—but inside your own home?Join host Linda "Thee Asthma Lady" and guest Angela Maskill, Respiratory Therapist and Healthy Homes Program Director, as they explore how indoor air quality affects asthma control and overall respiratory health.From hidden household triggers to simple, affordable changes that can make a real difference, this conversation is packed with practical tips for creating a healthier home environment.In this episode, we discuss:• Indoor air quality and why it matters• Hidden asthma triggers found in the home• Low-cost strategies to create an asthma-safe home• Healthy home habits for better breathing• A fun "This or That: Asthma-Safe Home Edition" rapid-fire segmentWhether you're a healthcare professional, caregiver, or someone living with asthma, you'll walk away with actionable steps to help everyone breathe a little easier.Thank you for listening to RTs Share Tea—Where Respiratory Therapists Live Out Loud.Please remember to follow us and subscribe to Rts Share Tea on all your favorite podcast streaming platforms! Thank you in advance :)!

In this quick but powerful 11-minute episode of RTs Share Tea, we're diving into a question many healthcare professionals ask themselves:"How do I build trust on social media without feeling fake or salesy?"Whether you're a Respiratory Therapist, nurse, physician, asthma educator, or healthcare advocate, your voice matters. Patients and communities are looking for credible healthcare professionals they can connect with and learn from online.In this episode, I share why showing up on social media is important for healthcare professionals and reveal the 3 "S"s that can help you become a trusted voice online:✨ Self-Awareness – Know who you are, what you stand for, and the unique perspective you bring to your audience.✨ Self-Validation – Stop waiting for permission or external approval. Your education, experience, and lived journey have value.✨ Self-Confidence – Trust yourself enough to show up consistently, share your expertise, and connect authentically with the people you're called to serve.These 3 "S"s are pure gold when it comes to building credibility, creating meaningful connections, and establishing trust with patients and followers in the digital space.If you've been hesitant to post, share your expertise, or step into thought leadership, this episode is your reminder that people don't just trust credentials—they trust authenticity.Grab your tea and join the conversation because your voice has the power to educate, inspire, and make an impact.☕ RTs Share Tea: Where Respiratory Therapists Live Out Loud.#RTsShareTea #HealthcareProfessional #SocialMediaStrategy #RespiratoryTherapist #HealthcareLeadership #PersonalBranding #PatientEducation #HealthcareInfluencer #MedicalProfessionals #TheeAsthmaLady #HealthCommunication #HealthcareMarketing #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthcareContentCreator #TrustBuilding