Hey, fellow night-shifters and coffee-chuggers! This episode? It’s a chaotic mix of post-procedure loopiness (shoutout to Kelly’s meds! 💊), mom-life rants, and that eternal break room drama. If you’ve ever dumped a trash can in frustration or side-eyed a fridge thief, this one’s for you.

Friendship Feels in a Polarized World ❤️🤝

Sam kicks things off with a surprise thank-you to Kelly for being her unexpected friend and podcast partner. In a world full of hot takes and divides, they celebrate having real convos – even when they disagree (remember that awkward vax chat? 😷). It’s all about finding common ground and keeping it respectful.

* Key Takeaway: Polarization sucks, but true friends make space for tough talks. “We have a lot more in common than we realize.” Amen to that! 🌍✨

Mom-Life Mayhem: Trash Cans, Toys, and Tantrums 🗑️👩‍👧‍👦

These two dive straight into the trenches of motherhood. Sam’s post-four-shifts irritability? Relatable AF. Kelly’s post-procedure haze? Hilarious. They bond over dumping overfilled trash cans (on purpose! 😤) and tossing kids’ toys in cathartic rage fits.

* Sam’s Mood: “I’ve been irritated since... trying to get over that.” (Who hasn’t? 🍫)

* Kelly’s Hack: Grab a trash can and yeet those ignored toys! “If it’s not important enough to pick up, you don’t need it.” 🔥

* Toy Purgatory: “I go through the toy area multiple times a year, and it’s always full... little things that don’t match and are slightly broken.” Sound familiar? 🧸🚮

Pro tip: Eat junk food and skip workouts when life’s messy – your time is coming! 🍟💪

Break Room Etiquette: The Ultimate Nurse Survival Guide 🍽️🚫

Ah, the break room – that sacred (or smelly) space where nurses recharge... or rage. Sam and Kelly roast the unwritten rules (or lack thereof) with zero filter. From TV turf wars to fridge felonies, here’s the scoop:

* Setting the Stage: First in? You own the vibe! Sports? Gun shows on YouTube? Brussels sprouts? Think twice – make it welcoming! 📺🥦

* Pro Move: Earbuds in, no eye contact, silent lunch = peace. 🎧🤫

* Con: TV on = open for chit-chat. Proceed with caution! 🗣️

* Food Fiascos: No fish, popcorn, or sauerkraut microwaving! “I really love sauerkraut... but yeah, it really smells.” 😷🐟

* Dish Drama: Who leaves dishes in the sink? “I can’t visualize the type of person that thinks it’s okay... and is responsible enough to work at a hospital.” 🧼🚫

* Fridge Nightmares: Mystery smells after a clean-out? “Who leaves food in the fridge to make it smell like that?” 🤢 Clean your own mess!

* Theft Alert: Stolen Indian food? Half-eaten lunches vanishing? “Kleptomaniacs when it comes to break room food.” Condiments = fair game? Debate! 🥤🚨

* COVID Throwback: Plastic dividers and no shared sauces. “Do you really think that’s going to stop the germs?” 😂🦠

* Other No-Nos: Napping in public? FaceTiming loudly? Inviting outsiders for powwows? Awkward AF. “Should I be here? Should I not?” 📞😴

* Hierarchy Hot Takes: Comfy chair = seniority rules! “If there’s somebody older... you should stand up.” Nursing students? No fridge hogging! 🪑📚

Nurse Station Chaos: Seats, Students, and Small Talk Struggles 💻👩‍🎓

From break rooms to stations, the drama continues. Hierarchies? Real. Students? Adorably awkward.

* Seat Wars: “Don’t you sit down unless somebody specifically gives you a chair.” Preceptors, no double seats! “One section does not get two seats.” 🪑⚔️

* Student Etiquette: Be an extension of your nurse? Nah – absorb, ask questions, but no rudeness! “This newest generation... they sure think a lot of themselves.” 😏

* Transport Shoutout: “Would you ever be a transporter? Yeah... just driving people around.” But small talk for 12 hours? Exhausting! 🛒🗨️

* Overtime Real Talk: Working OT then calling in? Pet peeve! “That one pisses me off.” 💸😠

Random Q&A: 80s Flicks, Love Languages, and Halloween Hijinks 🎥❤️🍬

The episode wraps with fun rapid-fire questions – because why not?

* Favorite 80s Movie

* Love Languages

* Best Halloween Costume

* Personality Swap with Hubby

* Least Favorite Fall Thing

* Favorite Halloween Candy

Disclaimer: Views are ours, not our employers’. Not medical advice – consult pros!

xoxo, Sam & Kelly 🩺❤️

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