Breaking the toxic cycle takes grit, grace and gratitude. Eric Chase has a real, raw and honest conversation with MaKenzie Tiegs, host of Raw Thoughts Podcast & Mindbase Podcast.

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with National EMS Memorial Bike Ride Board of Directors member Eric Morrison about the sacrifices EMS providers make for the profession.

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Goodloe about the maturing of EMS Week during its 50th anniversary.

For EMS Week, JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Dr. Jeff Jarvis about resiliency in EMS.

During EMS Week and Stroke Awareness Month, JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with MedicZero Inc. about the significant delays in stroke care arising from a lack of bystander stroke awareness and recognition.

For EMS Week, JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with Garrett Hedeen, chair of the NAEMT’s EMS Workforce Committee, on the importance of safety in EMS.

During EMS Week, JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee talks with Rick Ellis, chair of the NAEMT’s Education Committee, on changes to EMS education throughout the years.

JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee talks with Dr. Mandy Gattis, project and grants manager for the South Carolina EMS Association, about the special plans for the 50th anniversary of EMS Week.

Hosts Bradley Dean and David Blevins bring on Kelly Kirk discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on EMS education, the shift to online education, and the challenges and potential solutions in online education, particularly in the context of skills-based courses.

They also explored the concept of competency-based medical education, the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) in education, and the importance of intrinsic motivation and flexibility in response to changing circumstances.

Lastly, they discussed the upcoming changes in the National Registry and issues related to their respective states, agreeing to further discuss these in the future.

Doug Randell speaks with Nathaniel Metz, president of Phoenix Paramedic Solutions and the Indiana EMS Association, Tadd Whallon, the behavioral health and addiction program director at Phoenix Paramedic Solutions, about the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month.