A look at some strategies that have helped- and continue to help- me to be a professional in healthcare.  Swish them around in your brain pan for a minute, get a flavor for them, and if you like it, let them trickle down your psyche.  I hope you find these tips helpful.  and if you have some tips of your own, share them.  We’d love to read them on the Podcast.

Ex-Army Ranger, Firefighter, Lawman, and my brother, Rye Rye, talks about how he made it to the elite on a steady diet of beer, ass-kicking, veggies and Braveheart. When fear and disappointment look Ryan in the eye…they flinch first.

Chris Warren, founder of Fist Responder One, talks about his Foundation, dedicated to helping First Responders in dealing with critical stress and Post Traumatic Stress Injuries.  With a little help from his friends, Chris will be funding care for police officers, firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics, Nurses, even Park Rangers; who want clinical treatment.  Amazing man!  If you’re interested in helping, leave a message here.  And keep the care on the air!

Part 2 with Psychologist Joelle Maletis.  LISTEN, Counseling and psycho-analysis is the sanest thing you can do to fix a problem you can’t see your way around.  Seek out the answers!!!!  We discuss who and where to find self-help.

Also, Joelle discusses the issues facing families and relationships involving military and para-military professionals.  She gives some great pointers on how to communicate with your spouse, and how to keep the spice in the stew, and not bubbling over into the fire.  Sit down and simmer with us, Son!   

Psychologist Joelle Maletis sits down for a one-on-one to talk about the stresses faced by people in military and paramilitary professions.  She discusses the short and long term stresses that make high stakes careers that can bleed into one’s personal life, as it so often does.  If you need a drink, HOLD OFF! Listen to this segment first.  You’ll be doing yourself a solid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Wendy Moore, author of The Knife Man: Blood, Body Snatching, and the Birth of Modern Surgery, joins us for a one-on-one interview, to discuss Dr. John Hunter, the famous surgeon, anatomist, naturalist and medical pioneer of the 1800 Century.

Ms. Moore explains what it is about Hunter’s practices and persona that have stood that test of time and rivals, and has granted him a place in the annals of Medicine.

Enjoy as we meet and speak with the author, under who’s eloquent mind and direction, the gruff, bloody, brilliant work of Hunter’s comes to life.   

The Knife Man,  and Moore’s other two novels, Wedlock  and  How to Create the Perfect Wife are on sale now in bookstores and through the internet (www.amazon.com).  Buy a copy for everyone at the hospital, staff members and Staph Members, alike.

Director/Producer  Gene Starzenski joins the podcast to talk about his documentary, “Freedom House: Street Saviors.”  Gene explains the creation of the first paramedic organization in the U.S., and relates how his intrigue and appreciation for the Freedom House Medics ultimately led to the creation of a film that would illuminate and honor their heroic endeavor.

Join us at the Roxie, February 26 for a showing of the

documentary, followed by a Q&A with Gene.  Get more info at:

www.freedomhousedoc.com

For ticket info, go to:

www.roxie.com

Check it out, friends!  I’ll see you at the Roxie.

 

 

Megan digs deeper into the bowels of the EMS machine, rips out its guts and holds the glistening entrails up for us to see, dissect and understand. She talks about the "Golden Days" of San Francisco Department of Public Health's Ambulance Fleet. In the end, she leaves us with hope and inspiration to pursue a career fraught with terror and beauty. Enjoy

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Paramedic instructor Megan Corry discusses how to become the worlds greatest caregiver, in the first of a two part interview.