In this powerful episode, Bradley Dean and David Blevins sit down with Rob Hoadley, a cardiac arrest survivor, to discuss his life-changing encounter with sudden cardiac arrest. Rob shares his personal story of survival, his journey since the event, and his mission to improve community response to cardiac emergencies. From the chain of survival to implementing community-wide education programs and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) availability, this episode emphasizes the importance of preparedness and education in saving lives.

Kim Vest joins the podcast for Mental Health Awareness Month to discuss the importance of mental health for EMS providers. She discusses mental health screenings as part of an annual physical examination, the importance of selecting a therapist familiar with the specific needs of first responders and different types of therapies used when treating someone in a mental health crisis.

Bradley Dean sits down with paramedic and lawyer Matt Streger at the North Carolina EMS Expo to discuss a critical issue facing the healthcare industry: the criminalization of healthcare professionals, particularly in the context of medication errors and other inadvertent mistakes. Streger provides an in-depth look at the legal landscape, sharing his unique perspective as both a paramedic and an attorney.

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.