How My Nurse (& Work Mom) Became My Patient

Ginny Kaltenbach is not just any nurse, but my nurse, having working alongside me for the last 10 years in New Jersey. Ginny and I are great friends and coworkers, but we developed a new type of relationship this last year where Ginny actually became one of my patients. You see, Ginny was suffering from debilitating pain in her back, and after hearing her side of the story, I realized I wasn't happy with her treatment plan. So, I made Ginny book an appointment with me so we could get to the bottom of her pain. This turned out to be an excellent decision for many reasons detailed in this episode. We don't just talk about Ginny's health though, but also do a deep dive into our relationship and Ginny's opinions on the healthcare system as a nurse who has seen it all, and then some, in over 40 years on the front lines.

00:00 Intro

01:10 Our First Meeting / Fight

04:50 How Ginny Started

14:05 What Makes Doctors Special

19:31 What Nurses Actually Do

24:36 Memories Of Me

31:30 Flirting With Doctors

33:25 Ginny Going Viral

35:18 Ginny’s Injury

52:10 Ginny’s Retirement / My Boxing

54:48 Advice For Nurses

Executive Producer and Host: Doctor Mike Varshavski

Produced by Dan Owens and Sam Bowers

Artwork by Caroline Weigum