Overlearning is the process of practicing a skill after you have reached competence. Yep… after you are already competent. The benefit of overlearning a skill is that it becomes automated. Think "muscle memory." An automated skill requires less concentration and less working memory and thus frees up your mind to focus on other things when performing in wicked environments. Show notes at https://gingerlocke.wordpress.com/2018/01/05/microsode-1-overlearning/

Dr. Jeffrey Jarvis is a paramedic turned EMS medical director. You might end up listening more than once because this talk is rich. He packs a ton into the hour. Video Laryngoscopy, Ketamine, Delayed-Sequence Intubation, ultrasound, push-dose pressors, and how he asks his medics to approach EKGs. If you hang around until the end, you get to hear him share a bit about the challenges he faced as a paramedic. Show notes at medicmindset.com

In this episode, I talk to a 20-year medic from New Orleans. His name is Jon McCarthy and he recently wrote a book called Hard Roll. He's an example of what I hope our EMS authors will be. He's honest and captivating without being overly dramatic. This episode is a reminder that we should cheer on the artists within our ranks. Tania Glenn sends a special message at the end of the episode. Show notes at medicmindset.com Follow on twitter @medicmindset Email Ginger at [email protected]

Ginger's guest discusses how he has avoided burnout after 10 years in EMS. How he balances work and family. Which calls have become his favorite. Advice to his younger self. And why he says the job is easy!

He's the mentor I'd wish for any medic just starting in EMS because he has navigated 20 years in the field and come out on the other side with the most sincere and kindest of hearts.

Ginger Locke interviews an ER nurse about what it's like to work with medics. Connect with Medic Mindset on twitter @medicmindset and Facebook.

Part 2 of the SWAT medic from Episode 9. Listeners adore him. Show notes at medicmindset.com Twitter: @gingerlockeatx Facebook group: Medic Mindset Group

Michael Lauria (@ResusPadawan) is the perfect match for the concept of @medicmindset. Within the first minutes, he outlines tools for performing under stress. As a pararescue medic, he speaks from personal experience and as an academic, he knows the science behind his advice. Listen as we discuss the mind of a resuscitationist. Dig into the lengthy show notes at medicmindset.com Everything we reference is there. Love, Ginger

Part 1: He's a SWAT medic, but he doesn't fit neatly in the tactical medic mold. Listen for yourself. medicmindset.com @gingerlockeatx

If anyone appreciates what it is like to be a medic without actually being one, it's Dr. Tania Glenn. She's a leading clinician in the identification and treatment of PTSD and specializes in caring for emergency responders. I caught up with her in her office, but her work takes her all over the country. She's one of us and we are lucky to have her on our team. Find her at: taniaglenn.com @drtaniaglenn on twitter To see the picture I took during the interview and other show notes, go to medicmindset.com and find Episode 8. Enjoy! Ginger #suckitptsd