This week, Sam and Kelly sit down with a very special guest — Sam’s dad, Alan — for an honest and hilarious look at what it’s really like to be married to a nurse.

Alan spent nearly four decades married to a night-shift ICU nurse, and he’s here to share everything he learned about patience, teamwork, jealousy, and learning to fold the laundry before it becomes a cold war.

You’ll laugh, nod, and maybe even text this episode to your spouse after hearing stories like:👨‍⚕️ How he learned that “if Mom’s not happy, nobody’s happy” — nurse edition💤 The art of protecting post-shift sleep (and why friends never get the memo)🍲 His golden rule for every nurse spouse: “Feed them before work and feed them when they get home”❤️ How jealousy almost cost his marriage — and what saved it🤣 And the infamous prank involving a nurse, a morgue, and a terrified security guard

It’s part love story, part reality check, and all heart. Whether you’re a nurse, married to one, or just trying to understand the 12-hour-shift life, this one will stick with you.

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