Description

In this two-part premiere episode, Kevin and his special guest host, Michaela Davidson, have a raw and unfiltered conversation about the reality of the healthcare system. With 10 years of nursing experience across the country, Michaela offers a unique perspective on the mental and emotional impact of her work.

They dive into the difficult truths of working in a system that often prioritizes profits over people, discussing how mandated staffing ratios, budget cuts, and corporate mismanagement directly lead to burnout and compromise patient safety. The conversation is a hard-hitting look at the "silent war within" healthcare, addressing:

• The emotional toll of a nurse's job, from dealing with patient demographics and chronic diseases to managing the "transferred grief" from a patient's family.
• The flawed system of mental health support, including why valuable resources like a "Code Lavender" program often go completely underutilized.
• The shocking lack of safety and self-defense training for nurses, and the prevalence of assault in the workplace.
• The power of authentic coping mechanisms, from dark humor to self-talk, as a way to survive and find a path toward healing.

This is a vital conversation for every nurse, every first responder, and every healthcare professional. It is a powerful call for change in a system that needs radical reform.