Just Some Podcast for Advanced Practitioners

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Brad Block, an otolaryngologist and host of the podcast, Physician's Guide to Doctoring. We discuss in detail sinuses, sinus headaches, ear aches, ear redness, foreign bodies, and dizziness. Brad answers all the important questions that we have about those ENT issues.

In our "Story You May Have Missed", we look at some changes to technology that may show impairment.

And in 5 questions, we learn about architecture, maple syrup, and podcasting.

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Confession Time... Neither Tom nor Ben have ever breastfed a baby.. but luckily we know someone who's a certified lactation consultant. We welcome newly board certified NP but long time lactation consultant Tiffiene back to the show to discuss the ins and outs of breastfeeding. We discuss education, support, and medication usage while breastfeeding and Tiffeine gives us some tips that we can pass along to new breastfeeding moms at those newborn office visits.

In our Story You May Have Missed, we examine an important aspect of life that Tom's not getting enough of and that could be the reason he's grumpy.

We mention several good resources on this episode.

The book Tiffiene mentioned (Pocket Guide to Lactation Support)

LactMed

kellymom.com

Tiffiene's Facebook Page

Columbus Breastfeeding Support

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In this episode, Ben & Tom delve into the thing that strikes fear in the hearts of teenage boys across the nation... sports physicals. They discuss the importance of obtaining a good history and conducting the physical exam. The guys also discuss disqualifying factors for certain sports as well as concerns with concussions, heart conditions, and convulsive disorders.

In our Story You May Have Missed, they discuss some new techniques to control lucid dreaming.

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*Disclaimer* There was were audio issues for the first 9.5 minutes. Sometimes, when we go live on Facebook, the audio gets altered from when we podcast.

This episode is a replay of our Facebook Live conversation. We wanted to take a break from COVID19 and do something on the lighter side so we look at music in healthcare and Tom and Ben talk about their Top 5 favorite artists/bands. Along the way, they answer questions and comments from the audience.

Join us for a replay of the laughs and conversations.

In this episode, we flip the script a bit as we get a patient perspective for COVID19 as we welcome Anil to the show. Anil was diagnosed with COVID19 in a small local hospital. During the course of his hospital stay, his oxygen decreased as his heart rate and work of breathing increased. The difficult decision was made to intubate him and transfer him to a high level of care. Anil talks candidly about having an hour to "get his affairs in order" before he was intubated. After his transfer, he was at Kansas University Medical Center for several weeks and he discusses his spontaneous breathing checks, zoom calls with his family, and rehabilitation. Sadly for Anil, the virus has continued to cause him issues as he's been rehospitalized several times since the initial diagnosis and is now on several inhalers and oral steroids to breath. This is a continuing struggle, as the day before our interview and a few days after our interview, he's been hospitalized again.

We didn't do a story you may have missed, because we wanted the focus of this episode to be on Anil and his story.

In our second installment of our Icon Series, we welcome Jeff, The NP Dude to our show. Jeff is a pioneer in podcasts for nurse practitioners and answers legal questions on his show with his background as a lawyer and a nurse practitioner. We discuss how he developed his show, where the title came from, and where the heck has his show been. We end up discussing education, contracts, and fixing the current system for NPs. In 5 questions, we learn more about Jeff and coffee and motorcycles.

In our Story You May Have Missed, we look at a new study on a recently discovered 5th opioid receptor and combating opioid abuse.

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and FB Group Clinical NPs for Change

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In this episode, Ben & Tom welcome Shannon to the show. Shannon is a critical care nurse that went to New York City during the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak there.

We discuss her prep to getting there, the somber time that she spent there just trying to "keep people alive", and her dealing with thoughts after returning home. We discuss clinical trials, treatments, and the look of a post-apocalyptic world in New York City.

In 5 questions, we learn more about Shannon with bumblebees, clothes, and Dr. Pepper.

In our SYMHM, we look at fireworks and firework injuries for 4th July.

In this episode, Ben & Tom welcome Laurel to the show. Laurel is a DNP prepared NP that works in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as a headache/migraine specialist. She answers all the questions about migraines including diagnoses, physical exam, treatment, and prevention.

She has a website to help patients deal with migraines. Find it Here. She also has an article published. Can be found here.

In 5 questions, we learn more about Laurel including marathons and gas station coffee.

Our Story You May Have Missed examines some of the common myths related to treating COVID19.

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APA Short, A. Laurel DNP, MSN, FNP-C (Rehabilitation Nurse Practitioner)1 Enhancing migraine self-efficacy and reducing disability through a self-management program, Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners: November 13, 2019 - Volume Online Now - Issue - doi: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000323

In this episode, Ben and Tom continue our conversation with Eric. This is more of the somber portion of the conversation where we discuss depression, compartmentalization, PTSD, and how we are all processing the pandemic. We also discuss the importance of debriefing and processing what you are going through.

If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please reach out. The Suicide Hotline is 800-273-8255.

The book Eric mentions is "A Framework for Understanding Poverty - A Cognitive Approach" by Dr. Ruby Payne

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In this episode, Ben and Tom welcome Eric back to the show to discuss mental health. In particular, mental health as it relates to COVID19. We discuss anxiety, depression, PTSD, and caregiver burnout and fatigue in this episode. We also discuss the importance of debriefing and processing what you are going through.

If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please reach out. The Suicide Hotline is 800-273-8255.

In our Story You May Have Missed, we look at antibiotic resistance and how a clean home can impact that.

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