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The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastThe War On TruthIn a world saturated with content, distinguishing truth from propaganda is not easy! Join us on the latest episode of the N&H Podcast as we delve into this crucial topic with our special guest, Samuel C. Spitale, author of "The War On Truth." Together, we'll explore the nuances of propaganda, its historical roots, and its contemporary manifestations. Plus, don't miss our discussion on the intriguing connection between Sigmund Freud, Edward Bernays, and Netflix. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that will challenge your perception of the media landscape.
Samuel C. Spitale is the author of "How...2024-05-161h 11The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastNurse Week 2024 Special Episode: Healthcare: One of the Nations Most Violent FieldsFrom verbal abuse to physical assaults, nurses face a myriad of dangers while caring for patients and navigating the complexities of healthcare settings. On this episode of N&H we explore the alarming rise of violence against nurses, its root causes, and the urgent need for systemic change with special guest and CEO/ Founder of Cortex Gold, Mel Cortez RN, BSN.
Mel is a Registered Nurse and believes that now more than ever, bedside nurses, healthcare administrators, and security professionals need her support. Mel Cortez graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. As...2024-05-0951 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastUnveiling the Chaos: United Healthcare and Optum in the Crossfire of Cyber Attacks, Antitrust Violations, and Senate ScrutinyUnveiling the Chaos: United Healthcare and Optum in the Crossfire of Cyber Attacks, Antitrust Violations, and Senate Scrutiny. Dr. Owen Muir joins N&H to decode the drama and its impact on you. Plus, insider tips for Emergency Room savings, Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer' 'Stalking' intrigue, and breakthroughs in depression treatment with accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Owen Scott Muir, M.D., DFAACAP, is a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Adolescent Psychiatry, dual board-certified, NIH grant-funded researcher, with his work focusing on the intersection of neuromodulation and artificial intelligence. He is the Chief Medical Officer of iRxReminder...2024-05-071h 04The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastHow Do You Make Alzheimers Funny?How do you make Alzheimer’s funny? On this episode of N&H our special guest Dayna Steele joins us to talk about her theatrical performance of "The Woman in the Mirror," a dark comedy about Dayna's journey navigating through her mother's Alzheimers diagnosis.
Dayna Steele was one of the top rock DJs in the country and made waves on Rock 101 KLOL. Rolling Stones, Van Halen, Joan Jett, and many other rock legends knew her on a first-name basis. Then, she became a best-selling author, a motivational speaker, an entrepreneur, a candidate for Congress, and, now, a pl...2024-04-0929 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastBastardization of the NP Role: Navigating the Complexities of Nurse Practitioner Practice & EducationThere's a huge push for Nurse Practitioners nationwide to practice independently. However, not all NP's are created equally or have the same education, training and experience. In this episode of N&H special guest John Canion joins us to discuss his paper " 2023 Report on Nurse Practitioner Education and the Need for Change." We'll also talk about the DNP role, the role of the Emergency Room NP and so much more.
John Canion is a Nurse Practitioner who is board certified as a family nurse practitioner and an emergency nurse practitioner. He has been practicing as a nurse...2024-04-011h 25The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastVoices of Resilience: Maternal and Child Health in GazaThe Gaza-Israel conflict is a localized part of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that began in 1948. It involves the Gaza Strip, where 200,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled from their homes, settling as refugees. Since then, Israel has fought 15 wars against the Gaza Strip. In this episode of N&H special guest Hoda Shawky joins us to talk about maternal and chld health in Gaza, the importance of a cease fire, and how you can help.
Hoda Shawky is a pediatric nurse practitioner certified in lactation and primary care mental health, a trained doula, and a consultant on maternal child...2024-03-2535 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastCan You Hear Me Now?Many of us tend to undervalue the significance of our sense of HEARING when it comes to overall well-being. In this edition of N&H, we're thrilled to have David Owen as our special guest, delving into his book "Volume Control: Hearing In A Deafening World." Our discussion covers the surprising assertion that 'hearing' may outweigh the importance of seeing, the connection between hearing loss and premature mortality, the role of hearing in sports, the composition of earwax, and a plethora of other intriguing topics. Join us as we explore the intricate world of sound and its profound impact...2024-03-121h 01The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastClear Minds and Sober Vibes: Navigating the Trend of Sobriety in 2024 with Sober SideKick Founder & CEO Chris ThompsonBeing sober is not only trendy but also a conscious choice for many seeking a healthier lifestyle in 2024! On this episode of N&H we'll be chatting with Chris Thompson, Creator, Founder & CEO of the Sober SideKick App. Chris wll be sharing his 'Hero's' journey into sobriety, how his mentors saved his life, and the creation of Sober SideKick.
Chris Thompson, the Founder and CEO of Sober Sidekick, is a serial entrepreneur and full-stack developer with a passion for creating impactful companies. With a background in tech startups across various sectors, including fintech, real estate, and health...2024-03-051h 13The Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast”Who They Are and what They’re Up To?”UFOs. Who are they? What are they? And WHERE are 'THEY" coming from? In this episode of The N&H podcast I'm joined by my very special guests Leslie and Stephan Shaw, we'll be chatting about their book "Who THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY'RE UP TO?"
Both Leslie and Stephen Shaw have a lifelong love affair with the UFO phenomenon and consider themselves to be armchair ufologists. Stephen and his family were victims of the abduction phenomenon and they are both UFO witnesses. Leslie has been a journalist for the last 18 years and still works for the...2024-01-031h 07The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastNurseVisionaries: Revolutionizing Patient Care through InnovationNurses: Visionary Scientists Solving Unseen Challenges. In this episode of N&H, our special guest, 'Nurse Innovator' Joey Ferry, delves into the world of 'SafeSeizure.' Joey unfolds his entrepreneurial journey, reveals the origins of the 'SafeSeizure' concept, shares how the innovation remarkably cut hospital laundry costs, and much more. Join us for an inspiring conversation with a nursing pioneer.
Joey Ferry, a natural-born entrepreneur, a nurse, and co-founder of Frontier Innovations, Inc., has made significant strides in healthcare innovation, notably with the co-creation of the award-winning SafeSeizure™ pad. His journey from a challenging childhood to a su...2023-12-2248 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastLiving with Spirits: Unveiling the Mysteries of Haunted DwellingsHave you ever wondered what it's like to live in a haunted house? In this episode of N&H our guest Lynn Monet joins us to share her story of living in a haunted house. We'll also take a deep dive into the paranormal, are demons real, and so much more.
Lynn Monet is the world renowned Author of Omnipresent, "Omnipresent; What Happened Next?" And the soon to be released, "Colors of Heaven Beginnings Never End." Lynn is a paranormal consultant and lecturer specializing in hauntings and afterlife. She is an empath with the ability to see...2023-12-061h 40The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastAre You Crazy Enough to Change the World?Steve Jobs captured it perfectly: "Visionaries who dare to believe they can change the world are the ones who actually achieve it." In this episode of N&H, we're joined by Wally Rashid, who shares his remarkable journey of leaving medical school to embark on the entrepreneurial path. Our conversation delves into the creative process of entrepreneurship, exploring the surreal experiences of idea generation and the realm of fourth-dimensional thinking. Tune in to discover the extraordinary story of how Wally Rashid embraced change and ventured into the world of innovation.
Wally Rashid is the founder of Woodland...2023-11-2756 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastLegal Frontiers: Navigating Healthcare Challenges with Lori BrownThe frustrations stemming from the constraints within the nursing profession can be quite pronounced. Lori Brown, our guest on this episode of N&H, experienced this firsthand and decided to make a significant career shift to become an attorney.
In our conversation, we delve into various aspects, including outdated regulations, the prevailing culture within nursing, and the established norms in healthcare units. Lori sheds light on some critical issues, such as staffing ratios, legal actions against Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) professionals facing lawsuits for adopting the title of "doctor." We also explore recent high-profile healthcare cases...2023-11-2447 min
Connecting with Coincidence 2.0 with Bernard Beitman, MDWeaving a Coincidence Web: Ersilia Pompilio, EP 282Wake up! You may be in a movie! Pediatric Nurse, story teller Ersilia Pompilio lives in Burbank, California, the movie capital of the world. She weaves webs of coincidences like this romance inspired one.
You can purchase Dr. Beitman's new book here, Meaningful Coincidences, available now! https://www.innertraditions.com/books/meaningful-coincidences
Ersilia Pompilio is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, CEO of Rogue Nurse Media, host/producer of The Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast. She is a writer and teaches writing and storytelling to healthcare professionals through The Well Written Nurse. Ersilia is also a practicing Shaman and helps patients journey...2023-11-171h 01The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastJob Stress Is No JokeYou are the most important person! That's why creating a safe place in healthcare is important ! On this episode of the N&h podcast our special guest Glennae Davis aka "the Cope Consultant' joins us to talk about job stress and the importance of enjoying your life.
Glennae Davis is the founder and CEO of RX for Life, a health equity consultancy and education agency. Where we help Black career women practice self-care. take guilt-free time off and find work-life balance. 90% of our clients are enjoying their unique health equity results. You can be next, Simply go...2023-09-061h 02The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastThe Accidental Foreign Nurse LifeguardForeign Nurses are some of the highest human trafficked professionals in the US. Many get threatened with high fines and visa status suspension if they cancel their contracts. Labor trafficking is a REAL in the American healthcare system. On this episode of The N&H Podcast our special guest Kaye Mendoza joins us to talk about her "HERO's' journey as a foreign nurse and how she became 'The Accidental Foreign Nurse Lifeguard" helping and consulting many foreign nurses who have been victims of labor trafficking.
Kaye is a bachelors prepared RN who has spent 19 years in contractual...2023-08-291h 04The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastWhere Did America’s Deadly Drug Epidemic Come From?America's deadly drug epidemic is only getting worse! The CDC reports that the number of people who died from a drug overdose in 2021 was over six times the number in 1999. On this episode of The N&H podcast special guest and NYT Bestselling author Sam Quinones joins us to discuss America's deadly drug epidemic. We'll also be talking about Sam's bestselling novels "Dreamland" and 'The Least Of Us, True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth."
Sam Quinones is a journalist, storyteller, former LA Times reporter, and author of four acclaimed books...2023-08-2552 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastAre You Addicted to Dopamine?We are living in a time where we have access to high reward, high dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, social media, news, video games, sports, gambling, shopping, texting, sexting, streaming, YouTubing, Instagramming, tweeting , TikToking... Our smartphones act as hypodermic needles giving us dopamine hits nonstop. On this episode of N&H, our special guest Dr. Anna Lembke joins us to talk about her book "Dopamine Nation, Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence."
Dr. Lembke is the medical director of Stanford Addiction Medicine, program director for the Stanford Addiction Medicine fellowship, and Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine...2023-08-0834 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastIf It’s Not Funny, Then It’s Just TrueJohnny Pemberton was born and raised in Minnesota, developed Ulcerative Colitis as a child, got really really into Reggae, then somehow went on to have an actual career in the entertainment industry. Johnny premiered his one person show "Minnesota Reggae Colostomy Bag" at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival. The show marks his first foray publicly sharing a series of highly personal stories that were all previously kept hidden, deep in the shame vault. On this episode of N&H special guest Johnny Pemberton joins us to share how transforming the embarrassing into the hilarious is a celebration of his personal...2023-07-2741 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastSex, Drugs, & Alternative ComedyToday, the use of medical cannabis is legal in 38 states, and cannabis is completely legal for recreational use in 23 states. In this episode of N&H our special guest and author of "Baked: Sex, Drugs & Alternative Comedy" John Flynn takes us on a journey through his memoir about selling pot cookies while pursuing a career in show business in New York City in the late 2000's. We also talk about live storytelling in New York and Los Angeles as well as John's storytelling show "Oh Hey Guy's" at the UCB in Hollywood. If you love storytelling and cannabis, this...2023-07-1754 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastDeath Fat & Fat FuneralsIt's estimated that over 115 million people globally suffer from obesity-related problems. Many reports state that Obesity continues to be a significant Public Health crisis. However, there are very few funeral options for a deceased obese person. On this episode of N&H we'll be talking about "Death Fat" and "Fat Funerals" with our special guest Isabella Carr. We'll also discuss death work, death doulas, the importance of having a 'death plan,' various different types of funeral and burial options and their exorbitant costs. Even though we are talking about death, we share many interesting stories including 'Funeral of...2023-06-291h 19The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastArt & Health: Advocacy From A Soul’s PurposePablo Picasso once said “Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.” On this episode of the N&H Podcast my special guest Dominic Quagliozzi talks about his experience creating art that started from childhood while he was hospitalized with Cystic Fibrosis. We also talk about the importance Art in healthcare where Dominic will share his experience of creating art from illness which has guided him into a career as an artist.
Through various media, with a focus on drawing, painting and performance, Dominic Quagliozzi's work merges his lived experience as a...2023-06-2236 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastWhat is the EGO?What is the EGO? In this episode of N&H special guest Tanya Domansky joins us to talk about Ego death also known as "The Dark Night of the Soul." We do a deep dive into the chemical changes that happen in the brain when a person goes through EGO death, how the Ego's ultimate fear is death, and why some people are talking like robots? we'll also explore Maslow's hierarchy of needs and "The Default Network."
Tanya Domasky is researcher, content creator. You can find more of her videos on TikTok and her Youtube channel Egoless...2023-06-071h 28The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastLet’s Talk About PORNIs Porn consumption good or bad for you? Believe it or not Porn has been around for centuries. Humans have always had an interest in Erotica and sex as evidenced by cave dwellings. It wasn't until we had photography that we had pornography.
In this episode of N&H special guest Dr. Megan Maas joins us to discuss Porn and how media shapes our world view of sex. We'll also talk about porn addiction, what porn does to the human brain, how capitalisim and money drive the pron industry, and how to talk to your adolescent patients...2023-05-3152 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastThat Big Bald NurseMany nurses use TikTok as a platform to share their personal stories of the nursing profession. Some stories are raw and heart breaking while others are hilarious. On this episode of N&H special guest Matt Norman "That Big Bald Nurse" joins us to talk about his TikTok fame as a nurse as well as his passion for telling stories. We'll also discuss nurses leaving the profession, over paid CEO's and Matt's family nurse lineage. Matt also shares a story of how he once wrestled a naked fat man at Starbucks.
This episode is super fun and...2023-05-271h 18The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastLife Is Short and the World is WideTaking a travel break, or ' gap year', can bring incredible benefits to your life and career. On this episode of N&H our special guest Janet Atienzia RN, MSN, FNP talks about how she and her husband decided to quit their jobs and take a year off to travel around the world to 16 countries with their 2 teenage children. Janet talks about what its like to travel the world with 2 teenage kids and 'World' schooling them, the perks of being an NP while traveling to different countries, and how she and her family has gained a new perspective on...2023-05-191h 12The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastAre You In Control of Your Emotions?More and more people are complaining about feeling lonely. Not understanding how to control and express your emotions can cause problems in your daily life and in relationships. On this episode of N&H, returning guest Michael Grady joins us to talk about how to feel more FREE and empowered by being able to control your emotions. We'll talk about relationships, isolation, dating, and how to live a more empowered and successful life by controlling your emotions and embodying a healthy mindset to be able to manifest with just a few simple proven moves.
Michael is an...2022-12-011h 00The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastThe Psychic Surgeon: Special Halloween 2022 EpisodeDo you have intrusive thoughts that are just not yours? Have you ever thought you could be cursed? Put under a black magic spell? Do you have memories of alien abductions? On this episode of N&H Andrew Porter, The Psychic Surgeon, joins us to discuss a variety of spiritually based problems he helps people deal with.
Andy has been working with his spiritual guide “Chen” since January 2008 performing Psychic Surgery. Andy works to help people that have a wide range of spiritually based problems such as curses, witchcraft, black magic, entity attachments, discarnate spirit attachment, out of b...2022-10-291h 26The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastDoes Religion Influence Serial Killers? Special Halloween 2022 EpisodeDoes the religious background of SERIAL KILLERS influence their psychopathic behavior and why they kill? On this episode of N&H special guest Melissa Duge Spiers talks about Serial Killers and their religious backgrounds, the high incidence of Baptist Ministers murder their wives, and so much more.
Melissa Duge Spiers is a freelance writer, screenwriter, and memoirist, an outspoken exSeventh-Day Adventist and critic of the church, and a collector of vintage clothing. Her first feature film screenplay, Brave Woman, is in development. Her memoir, The Glory Whole, a tale of sex, sin, shame and secrets in the...2022-10-271h 04The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastTime Travel... It’s REAL. Special Halloween 2022 EpisodeH.G Wells made Time Travel famous in his epic novel The Time Machine. Charlton Heston made us curious in the 1970's as he ventured to a futuristic planet where Apes roamed free in the movie Planet of the Apes. And Michael J fox made us believe that Deloreans are magical cars that travel through time in the movie Back to The Future. Is Time Travel Real?
In this episode, my special guest Chris Anatra, "The Quantum Businessman" joins me to talk about Time Machines and Time Travel both fact and fiction. We also talk about time...2022-10-1856 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastThe Write In CandidateLos Angeles is starting to look like a dystopian wasteland. The homeless crisis keeps getting worse and worse everyday with no resolution in site. Politicians bleed with corruption and threaten to raise taxes on a daily basis. On this episode of N&H we'll be talking to Gezus Putnam aka @the-gezus on TikTok and IG. Gezus is running for California's 34th district US Congress as a "Write In Candidate." We'll talk about many topics including the growing homeless crisis, corruption in Los Angeles, and why more citizens like Gezus Putnam need to run for office.
Gezus Putnam...2022-10-1359 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastChanging Children’s Lives With Hypnosis, A Journey To The CenterMany psychiatric drugs commonly prescribed to adolescents are not approved for people under 18. And they are being prescribed in combinations that have not been studied for safety or for their long-term impact on the developing brain. Psychiatrists and other clinicians emphasize that psychiatric drugs, properly prescribed, can be vital in stabilizing adolescents and saving the lives of suicidal teens. Even though they are intended to be used as a 'short term' cure, many children end up being prescribed psychiatric medications for years suffering terrible side effects. So, what's the alternative?
On this episode of N&H Dr...2022-09-241h 17The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastMental Health, It’s Not Just A BusinessKyle Robertson, the entrepreneur who grew Cerebral Inc. into a $4.8 billion behemoth in online mental health and became a prominent face of the fast-growing industry has not only lost his job as CEO, but he's also being investigated by the Federal Government for his prescribing practices. Cerebral came in for heightened scrutiny after Bloomberg Businessweek reported in March that many of the nurse practitioners it employed said they feared the company was over-prescribing the addictive amphetamines used to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Others raised concerns about the company’s aggressive advertising on social-media platforms, including TikTok.
In...2022-07-2545 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastNursings got 99 problems: Could Nurse Advocacy Be The Answer?Nurses on trial for manslaughter for medication errors. Unsafe patient to nurse staffing ratios. Surveys prophesying over 90 % of nurses plan to leave the healthcare world. Nursings got 99 problems! Could better NURSE Advocacy be the answer?
Special guest Maggie Ortiz "Nurse Advocate Maggie" joins host Ersilia Pompilio to discuss the latest 'tea' in the nursing world including theories and conspiracies re: Radonda Vaught, nursing ratios, what it's like working with a serial killer in the hospital setting, Dr. Death and how Baylor Hospital kept him swept under the rug, Safe Harbor for nurses act, and the importance of...2022-07-101h 11The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastNursing Is My Life: One Woman’s Story Of How Nursing SucksThere's been a whole lotta drama going on in the NURSING world lately. It's tough being a nurse in a COVID/ Monkey Pox world. On this episode of the N&H Podcast playwright, performer and singer Charley Karlotta joins us to talk about her Hollywood Fringe Festival 2022 one woman show "Nursing Is My Life."
Charley Karlotta has worked as a Registered Nurse in a variety of settings. She moved to LA from Wisconsin in 2010 to give her 2 children the opportunity to get into the entertainment business. After several years, Charley started doing some acting and graduated from...2022-06-1842 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastEpisode #100 Evocative Poetry Part 3: The Patient PoetIt's our #100th episode on N&H and we are happy to bring back Thi Nguyen from episode #1 Tuberculosis: The Consumption That Puccini Made Famous. On this episode we catch up with Thi who talks about COVID lockdowns, her journey as a poet, and how she's using Poetry to heal generational trauma. Thi will also share several of her poems she even wrote one about Tuberculosis.
Thi is currently pursuing her MFA in poetry at University of New Orleans. In her spare time, she enjoys drinking coffee and watching Reality TV shows. She loves collaborating with other...2022-04-281h 01The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastWhat’s Your Baby Eating? Part 1What you feed your baby is important! Abbott nutrition recently recalled various infant formulas: Similac PM 60/40, Alimentum and Elecare which contained Coronobacter, a bacteria that can be deadly. Per the CDC website, there were 4 illnesses and 2 infant deaths.
On this episode of N&H, Elyse Shelger joins us to talk about infant formulas, and a new vegan infant formula HEMBAL. Elyse Shelgeisr is a former professional soccer player. She became a nurse after retiring from her sport due to injuries. With ten years of pediatric critical care nursing experience, she is now House Supervisor at a prominent...2022-04-0646 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastQuantum Jumping And Reality Shifts: Are You Leveling Up?Do you believe in parallel universes? Have you ever wondered that there might be another one of 'you' or multiple 'you's' living in a different timeline? Can you shift your current reality and enter a different one where you are happier, healthier, and more prosperous? In this episode of N&H special guest, Cynthia Sue Larson joins us to discuss Quantum Timeline Jumping and shifts in consciousness. We'll be discussing how you can shift your consciousness and help your patients shift their reality to obtain better health and a state of well-being. Cynthia will also discuss the Mandela effect...2022-03-2158 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastDeath...It’s NormalDeath, it's normal. We're not immortal and all of us will die someday, but why can't we talk about it? Why can't we have normal conversations around death and dying? Why is DEATH such a taboo subject? On this episode TikTok sensation "Hospice Nurse Jule" (Julie McFadden) joins us to talk about the "Normalization of DEATH." Julie will cover how to talk to your loved ones about death, preparing for the dying process, what happens to your body when you die, death bed confessions, and how Julie went from dancing with her nieces on TikTok to talking about death...2022-02-2842 min
Paranormal UK Radio NetworkEleanor Wagner's Strange and Scary World - Ersilia Pompilio: Haunted HospitalsCalifornia resident Ersilia Pompilio opens up to author Eleanor Wagner about her haunted hospital tales. She discusses the meaning of death duelers and the two discuss and describe the light and dark characters that come for people at the time of their deaths. They discuss the superstition of three. She talks about children and patients who see ghosts and how it affected their personal lives.2022-02-241h 15The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastThe Things We Think and Do Not SayA life is not worth living if you are sleepwalking through it. Have you ever wanted to just speak up? Have you ever wanted to right a wrong? On this episode, our special guest Kali Fontanilla joins us to share her incredible journey of "speaking up" as a public school teacher in California and leaving her job after 15 years. Kali started sharing her stories on TikTok landing her on mainstream media channels like Fox News. We'll also be discussing "Critical Race Theory," what kids are being taught in schools, how kids wearing masks has impacted their mental and physical...2022-02-1958 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastManifesting MagicDo you believe in the power of your mind? In this episode, TikTok sensation @alwaysmanifestingmagic aka Monica Painter joins us to talk about the magical powers of our mind.
Monica is a solo homeschooling mom of 3. She resigned from her position as an RN after the first wave of COVID to empower herself, her children, and others in the online space. She is a quantum healer, meditation creator and addict, and an affiliate marketer! https://msha.ke/monicapainter
This episode was brought to you by Rogue Nurse Media 501c3 Empowering Nurses and Patients To Tell...2022-02-0844 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastTime-Warp: China is Doing Anal Swabs AgainIs your COVID home test not giving you accurate results? Have no fear, China is bringing back 'anal swabs.'The Communist regime claims the virus test — which involves inserting a 5cm long saline-soaked swab up a patient’s rectum and rotating it — is more accurate than other on-the-spot virus tests. Misaki Miyagawa joins us for this special 'timewarp,' episode to discuss China using anal swabs again! We'll also be talking about astrological forecasts for 2022, how numerology can be used to figure stuff out, time travel, and various hot topics in healthcare trending in the media.
Masaki Miyaga...2022-02-041h 26The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastWho Were You in a Past Life?Were you someone else in a past life? Past life regression is a method that uses hypnosis to recover what practitioners believe are memories of past lives or incarnations. The practice is widely considered discredited and unscientific by medical practitioners, and experts generally regard claims of recovered memories of past lives as fantasies or delusions. But what happens when children start telling prolific stories paired with nightmares of having lived a past life? What happens when you start putting all the puzzle pieces of their stories together and you realize there is actual proof of them having lived in...2021-11-211h 08The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastCuranderismo & Dia De Los MuertosCuranderismo is the art of Mexican Folk Healing from the word curar, meaning to heal. A holistic approach to healing – mind, body, and spirit. In this episode, Dr. Eliseo (Cheo) Tores joins us to talk about Curanderismo and the Dia De Los Muertos holiday (The Day Of The Dead). Cheo also shares great tips on helping children and teenagers deal with anxiety and depression by using Guatemalan worry dolls.
Since he was a boy growing up on the border of Texas and Mexico, Eliseo Torres, known to everyone as “Cheo,” has been fascinated by the folk traditions and fo...2021-11-0959 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastLiterary Freak Show, 2021 Halloween SeriesDrug and sex-addicted dolphins falling in love with human females, eradicated viruses making a come back, and computers from MIT predicting the end of humanity. It's a literary freak show on this episode of Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast we continue our Halloween series with author Andrei Tapalaga who will talk about the true fascinating freakish stories he's written and has well researched on Medium.
Andrei Tapalaga is a prolific writer with over 30 million reads and almost 1,000 articles published to date. He has a great passion to share with the world the mysteries that are hidden within history...2021-10-2556 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastWho‘s Hypnotizing You? 2021 Halloween SeriesHas society been placed under a mass hypnotic trance? Are you being influenced to buy products due to subliminal programs which are unconscious? Are humans slowly turning into Zombies? Stage hypnotist Michael Grady joins us to talk about his Youtube video on the Los Angeles Unified School District. The district hired an infomercial giant to use hypnotic techniques on parents and students to follow along with the tracking app and ultimately get jabbed.
Michael is a professional stage hypnotist, neuro-linguistic practitioner, author of over 100 different hypnosis programs, and is a YouTuber that has been breaking down how...2021-10-141h 24The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastLet‘s Ask A School NurseMost kids are back in school. Some are facing mental health challenges like depression, bullying, and claustrophobia. School Nurse Mercedes Hendrix joins us from Texas to talk about some of the new challenges kids are facing while they are attending classes in person during COVID. We'll also discuss the Texas ban on abortions past 6 weeks gestation, and California's AB1184 and AB1356 laws that safeguard reproductive health and criminalizes online threats to abortion doctors and patients.
Mercedes is a registered nurse, wife, and mother of 3. She currently works as a school nurse in the Southeast region of Texas...2021-10-111h 23The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastThe Art Of The Hustle, Homeless Street ArtistsThe Art Of Hustle: Homeless Street Artist Documentary follows the lives of three homeless artists as they create art to survive. With the odds stacked against them, they heal through art. Renaissance man Tysen Knight joins us to talk about many things including ART, the meaning of 'FREEDOM', simulated realities, time-travel, and of course his documentary film The Art Of Hustle: Homeless Street Artist Documentary.
American street artist Tysen Knight was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but called New Jersey his home until moving to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after high school. Tysen currently resides in Palm Springs, California...2021-10-0246 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastEvocative Poetry Part 2: The West Hollywood Poet"He had been saving up for the future and realized he might not have one." This is a quote from the book "A Quilt for David." In this episode of N&H we continue our series on "Evocative Poetry" with former West Hollywood Poet laureate, and author of the new book "A Quilt for David," Steven Reigns. Steven joins us to talk about poetry, creative writing, his project "The Gay Rub, " which is devoted to collecting rubbings from GLBTQ historical markers, signs, tombstones, cenotaphs, plaques, and monuments, and of course, we'll be talking in-depth about his new book "A...2021-08-3039 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastIt's Expensive to Embezzle Innocent VictimsWe all LOVE a good scandal! It's what makes viewers tune into shows like RHOBH (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) week after week. But, what happens when that scandal turns into embezzlement of innocent victims who have suffered horrendous life-threatening injuries? In this episode, Dr. Tania Simmons joins us to discuss "The Housewife and The Hustler" documentary and the Tom and Eryka Girardi embezzlement scandal. We'll also be discussing a hodgepodge of topics from entrepreneurship to personal identity.
Dr. Tania Simmons is the CEO of healing for the nations, CEO of global empowerment firm, chancellor of breakthrough...2021-07-281h 16The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastAbortion Doping: Olympic EditionHurdler Brianna McNeal is an Olympic champion who won the 2016 100-meter dash. She's been banned from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and she's being accused of "Abortion Doping." In this episode, we'll be discussing "Abortion Doping" with Midwife Heather Stroh, ARNP, CNM. We'll also talk about Lyndsay Flach, the 18-week pregnant "heptathlete" who competed in Olympic trials in 100-degree heat. Is competing in the Olympics while pregnant safe? What long-term effects does this have on the developing fetus's brain? We'll be answering all these questions and so much more!
Heather Stroh, ARNP, CNM is a nurse-midwife practicing in the...2021-07-2239 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastNurses Need To Stop Eating Their Young!"Nurses Eat Their Young!" It's the phrase that every nurse has heard before. It was first coined by Judith Meissner RN, MSN in her 1986 article on nurse bullying.
In this episode, we'll be talking about Bullying in the health care workplace with special guest Dr. JoNeil Conley. As an OR Nurse, Dr. Conley was bullied by her preceptor, other nurses, and surgeons. In her leadership roles, she witnessed the impact of bullying in many areas of nursing. Her doctoral study was Bullying in the Perioperative Nursing Workplace which found a significant correlation between bullying acts and negative...2021-06-301h 05The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastThe Declaration of Independence for NursingCOVID-19 has left many nurses disempowered and wanting to leave the nursing profession. On this episode, we continue to go "Rogue" and get political with "the Declaration of Independence for Nursing" written by Dr. John Silver RN, MSN, Ph.D.
Dr. Silver writes and speaks about political issues in nursing and healthcare. He has presented at multidisciplinary conferences both nationally and internationally on health policy, the restructuring of healthcare systems using the Public Utility Model, and the role of nursing in that process. He has also spoken to a variety of nurse practitioner groups on political tactics...2021-06-0848 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastBlowing the Whistle on Modern MedicineBillions have been lost in healthcare fraud schemes by the actions of unscrupulous providers. Nurse Practitioners and new physicians are common targets. But, what happens when you start to "Blow the Whistle?"
On this episode of we'll discuss healthcare fraud, blowing the whistle on unsafe patient care, nurse practitioners, negotiating contracts and so much more with Joe Flores JD., APRN, FNP.
Joe Flores loves what he does. He is both a trial lawyer in Texas and a federal attorney who has represented and consulted with thousands of nurses. You may contact him anytime at 361-887...2021-06-031h 02The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastFERTILE: A Conversation about the expectation of procreationJenny’s test results keep coming back negative. That’s when she runs into real problems and questions about fertility. Ultimately, she must look within to discover what motherhood and fertility mean to her. In this episode, our guest Heather Dowling will be discussing her award-winning one person show production "FERTILE," where her character "Jenny" takes a journey through procreation encountering fertility specialists, friends with children, and family members, who all have various opinions regarding fertility. Heather will share her personal journey in creating "Fertile" and the 11 characters she plays.
Heather Dowling is a writer and actor who...2021-05-1056 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastRogue Nurses, A 2021 Nurses Week Special EpisodeHappy Nurses Week 2021! In this very special episode, we'll be chatting with some "Rogue Nurses" aka Innovative nurses who are out-of-the-box thinkers creating their own path in healthcare. Join our party as we start the episode off with "Nurse Trivia." We'll also be discussing topics like why these special "Rogue Nures" chose to be nurses, how they are creating their own entrepreneurial ventures, and how BLM has affected them personally and professionally.
Guests: Whitney Harris MSN, FNP-BC, Lorie Kelley-Norton MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and Sandy Voltaire MSN, FNP
This episode was made possible by a donation...2021-05-0843 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastCalifornia SoberWhat exactly is "California Sober?" In this episode, we will be talking about "Dancing With the Devil" Demi Lovato's Docuseries on YouTube with guest Gary Taylor.
We'll be discussing the mindset of addiction, why Demi Lovato may have made certain choices after she overdosed and almost died, as well as Demi Lovato's latest Instagram rant about Frozen Yogurt and how it "Triggered" her eating disorder. Oh, and of course Gary gives us his expert opinion on why "California Sober" is not true "Sobriety." He will also share his journey into addiction, overdose, near-death experiences, and how sobriety...2021-05-0432 min
Showing Up With Asher GottesmanErsilia Pompilio Shows Up To Be A Notoriously Single NurseNurse Practioner and podcast host of Nurses and Hypochondriacs Ersilia Pompilio shows up today to talk about a lot of things including being a nurse during COVID, what nurses really do, why there are nurses everywhere, working at Disneyland and Children's Hospital, why she believes in miracles, teaching storytelling, blogging, her adventures being single, art, time travel, her podcast and so much more.Please show up for us by rating this show 5 stars, reviewing, subscribing, or sharing with a friend. Connect With Ersilia Pompiliohttp://www.notoriouslysinglegirl.presshttp://www.roguenursemedia.com...2021-03-2351 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastEvocative Poetry Part 1: The Nurse Poet"Can you see this patient today? His appointment is tomorrow, he came all the way from Nebraska. Can you work extra tomorrow,?" Those are the first few lines of the poem "I Should Have Said No," published in the literary journal 'Pulse,' written by our guest Lynn Kincanon. Lynn will share her passion for writing poetry and nursing and she'll talk about her experience going through a 'death coach' program.
Lynn Kincananon is a recently retired Nurse Practitioner who has practiced for 36 years in the nursing world. Her specialties include ICU, ER, Cardiology, and CV Surgery...2021-02-2554 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastAnal Swabs and Triple Masking... What the "Dickens" is going on in the world?China is using anal swabs to test for COVID. The rest of the world has to wear 3 masks to add extra protection from the pesky 'RONA!. What the 'Dickens' is going on in the world?
Our guest, Masaki Miyagawa, joins us on this episode to discuss anal swabs along with 'the high strange' occurring around the world. We'll also talk about 'radionics,' healing through radio frequencies, and Royal Rife the man who discovered the healing powers of radionics. Masaki will do some numbers and of course, we'll share many stories.
Masaki Miyagawa is an...2021-02-121h 32The Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast"Just Eat It": What Happens When Food Triggers A Trauma?Trauma... It's a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. In the case of emotional eating or consuming “comfort foods,” there is a school of thought suggesting trauma as the culprit.
In this episode, Rachael Narins (Chicks With Knives) joins us to discuss what happens when "Food" triggers a trauma. We'll also talk about issues children experience with food, food insecurity, eating disorders, and the importance of empowering children to cook to make healthier food choices Rachael Narins is a chef, cookbook author, and culinary instructor based in Los Angeles. For information on classes and more, she can be foun...2021-02-0954 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastDid COVID-19 Cause Super Gonorreha?There's no doubt COVID-19 has caused much destruction, but did it create 'Super Gonorrhea?' It's been one year since we first talked about "COVID-19" and the possibilities of a 'pandemic' on the horizon. No one could have imagined 2020 would have turned out the way it did and a 'coronavirus' would have become such a destructive ugly villain!
In this episode Jason Tetro "The Germ Guy" joins us once again to recap our 2020 episode Corona Virus: Should We Be Afraid? Jason will review the COVID-19 pathophysiology, why many people diagnosed with COVID-19 are getting pulmonary embolisms, brain...2021-01-2945 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastI Put A Spell On You: The Fine Art Of Spell Casting, Belated Halloween EditionLately, it seems the WORLD has been placed under a SPELL. But, is SPELLCASTING real? Is it dangerous and how does it work? Our guest Sal Santoro, owner of the Crooked Path in Burbank, CA. will answer all those questions and more on our Belated Halloween episode.
Sal Santoro is someone who lives out of the box. As a young adult, Sal got involved in Occultism in New England where he was raised but moved to Los Angeles in 1985 and decided to take his studies to the next level. Sal and his wife, Popi Mavros own The...2020-11-1647 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastKiller Nurse, Halloween 2020 Kimberly Clark Saenz was a well liked licensed vocational nurse, mother of 2, and known for her smiles. She's also well known for going on a murder spree! Witnesses had come forth to say that instead of life saving medication, they had seen Saenz adding toxic bleach to the IV ports of dialysis patients at the Davita Dialysis Center in Lufkin, Texas.
NYT bestselling author John Foxjohn joins us to discuss his true crime novel "Killer Nurse." John discusses his writing process, how he interviewed 237 people for the book, the voir dire jury selection for a murder case...2020-10-0641 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastAre Your Animals Trying To Tell You Something?Are your animals communicating with you telepathically? Animal communication is the ability to sense what an animal is subtly telling you. You may hear a whisper of their voice or have an inner knowing as to what they are saying to you. Sometimes we see cloudy or clear images-similar to a movie playing out before our eyes. This is also known as telepathy –communication between the minds.
Linda Roberts is an Animal Communicator. On this episode we'll discuss communicating with your animals, how animals can convey their healthcare issues to you, how pet therapy helps aid in co...2020-10-0145 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastWhat's Poppin With Irene Willett RN, MSN, FNP Part 1 What's Your Drama, The Art Of Calling People Out On Their Shit And Setting Boundaries.What's Poppin aka What's your problem? with Irene Willett RN, MSN, FNP is our new segment where we discuss all elements of work place drama. We'll look at common problems nurses and healthcare providers may face on a daily basis. Irene and Ersilia will share personal stories as well as present peer reviewed research as well as main stream research, philosophy, and pop culture movies to help resolve some of these issues.
In this episode we will discuss work place drama, the effects it has on patient care, how people can suck you in to their karmic...2020-09-2959 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastCorona-Pocalypse Part 5: Are we living in the upside down?It's been 7 months and the WORLD is still very much on pause, and yes we are on FIRE and MELTING in California. The more we take a deep dive into the Corona-Pocalypse narrative, the more the world seems to be like "the upside down" in Stranger Things.
In this episode we'll be talking about how METAPHYSICS can help us understand the reality of the current world we are living in. Many great scientists like Newton, Voltaire and even Florence Nightingale practiced metaphysics.
Our guest Kim Carter RN, has a Masters degree in metaphysics and is...2020-09-221h 20The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastCorona-Pocalypse Part 4: What's Going On In California?What’s going on with California? We are 6 months and counting into the COVID-19 lockdowns! Our public health “Boss” has stepped down, Gov. Gavin Newsom is refusing to follow the new COVID CDC recommendations, and we are on FIRE…literally! Over 100,000 Patriots have taken a stand against the lockdowns in California since May 1, 2020.
In this episode, “Patriot” Erik Rodriguez, joins us to discuss the restoration and the protection of our constitutional rights in the United States Of America. We’ll also discuss the economic devastation many are going through, ‘Reopening California Protests,’ that happened on May 1, 2020, as well as the ‘Save...2020-09-0744 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastCorona-Pocalypse Part 3: Is It Over Yet?Essential vs Nonessential Workers. Free Starbucks and getting to the head of the line at Costco. To wear a mask not to wear a mask? What the hell is a 'Contact Tracer?' COVID 19 Is it over yet?
It's been a rough few months all over the WORLD.... and the only thing we can do at this point is L-A-U-G-H ! On this episode we'll be talking to "The Charming Nurse" creator Joscel James RN, BSN. Jojo sees the "Nursing Profession" as a platform to create and to be CREATIVE in order to connect with people and educate...2020-06-091h 07The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastNurses In Politics: Part 2, Oregon State Representative District 37; Rachel PrusakA judge in rural Oregon on Monday tossed out statewide coronavirus restrictions imposed by Democratic Gov. Kate Brown, saying she didn’t seek the Legislature's approval to extend the stay-at-home orders beyond a 28-day limit. Several Oregon opposers of the “Stay At Home Decree” from Governor Kate Brown’s executive actions have decried personal infringements on religious freedoms as well as their ability to earn a living.
Economists have forecasted more than a 2 billion dollar revenue loss due to COVID19 in Oregon. The state unemployment rate has jumped to a record 14.2%. Oregon House Rep. 37 District Rachel Prusak joins us...2020-05-2535 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastTech & Toxins : EMF And Dirty Energy What You Need To Know For Better Life Style HygieneCould your home, work and outdoor living space be toxic and full of dirty energy?Is it effecting your health? Scott Compton joins us on this episode to discuss Dirty Electricity (DE), RF/Microwave Frequencies, Electric and Magnetic fields (including sweeping fields across landscapes) and stray voltage that may be influencing biological systems.
We'll also discuss lifestyle hygiene, synergies that the science reveals as to why you may be damaging your health, mitochondria and speeding the aging processes. And we'll touch upon kids and screens and the importance of weening them off. Scott Compton's specialty knowledge is...2020-05-081h 02The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastSex Roles And Stereotypes With Mr SupranationalThe 'Sexy" Nurse stereotype has often been reserved for women...are the tables finally turning in 2020? Are Male NURSES also seen as sex symbols? MISTER SUPRANATIONAL 2019, NATE CRNKOVICH joins us on this episode to discuss sex stereotypes in Nursing, body image issues in males from Teens to midlife, what's in store for Millennial and Gen Z Nurses in the future, and he'll also tell us his story of how he was asked to be a model at a local Walmart.
Nate Crnkovich RN, BSN, is from Omaha, Nebraska, Nate is a 25 year old former college football star...2020-05-0639 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastNurses In Politics Part 1: Dr. Beth Haney Mayor Of Yorba Linda, CaliforniaCOVID-19 has caused great chaos in the world, especially in healthcare. Erroneous information, fake news, healthcare workers made to work with little or no PPE's in unsafe hospitals. Many small businesses have had to shut down which will have devastating economic ramifications for everyone. Is the solution to leading us out of the chaos Nurses in LEADERSHIP positions? Gallup poll has ranked Nurses as the most trustworthy profession for 17 years straight.... could NURSES be the answer?
Dr. Beth Haney DNP, FNP-C, FAANP Mayor Of Yorba Linda California, joions us to discuss her role as Mayor in the...2020-05-0529 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastKetamine, It's Not Just A Party Drug; Part 2: A Patient's StoryDepression is tough!... It’s even tougher when you have depressive tendencies in grade school and have been prescribed over a dozen antidepressant drugs with little or no effect. In this episode we look at Ketamine as a treatment for depression through a patient’s perspective.
Emerson Dameron shares his personal story of depression through childhood, and self-medicating with alcohol which led him to researching the effects that psychedelics had on depression and enrolling into UCLA’s Depression Grand Challenge Ketamine clinical trials. Emerson is a writer, storyteller, and occasional comedian based in Los Angeles. He's performed on RIS...2020-04-1143 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastKetamine, It's Not Just A Party Drug; Part 1: A Doctor's StoryIn the '80s, it became a popular club drug, gaining nicknames like Special K and Cat Valium, and more recently, in early 2019, a form of ketamine was approved by the FDA as an antidepressant. Ketamine’s ability to work for these difficult-to-treat people might be because of its novel mode of action. The drug blocks glutamatergic N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors; other antidepressants interact with serotonin, norepinephrine, or adrenaline.Because there have been very few advances in depression treatment in recent years, ketamine has caused excitement and renewed hope. Many practitioners are opening up "ketamine clinics" to treat patient's suffering fr...2020-04-1147 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastCorona-Pocalypse Part 2 What No One Is Talking About, The Immune SystemFauci is touting vaccines as the answer. Trump says Chloroquene is the cure. But what no one is talking about is the immune system and how to keep it healthy in this chaotic COVID19 pandemic! In this special episode of Corona-Pocalypse we talk to New York Times best-selling author Charles Graeber. We'll review his latest book 'The Breakthrough, Immunotherapy And The Race To Cure Cancer,' and how the importance of immunotherapy is relevant to the COVID19 pandemic, how the field of immunotherapy was founded on anecdotes, and ethics in journalisim.
Nurses get 1 CE for listening click...2020-04-1058 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastViolence Is A Disease: Workplace Violence; Part 1 - A Nurse's StoryViolence Is A Disease .... The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports of nearly 25,000 workplace assaults reported annually, 75% occur in health care and social service settings and workers in health care settings are four times more likely to be victimized than workers in private industry. A 2014 survey on hospital crime attributed 75% of aggravated assaults and 93% of all assaults against health care workers to patients or customers.
Beth Duche, RN, told police that Mark Ryan, MD, forcefully grabbed and squeezed her neck in October 2018 after she asked him to stop turning off recovering patients' vital sign machines. Another nurse...2020-04-071h 08The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastCorona-Pocalypse Part 1 - Italian CousinsCorona-Pocalypse has shut down planet earth! We know it began in China, but many of us thought it was another SARs or Swine flue. Many of us didn't take it seriously until Italy was shut down.
In this episode we explore COVID-19 in Italy and how it spread so fast. Host/Producer Ersilia Pompilio RN, MSN, PNP interviews her cousin Flavio Di Fronzo who resides in Milan, Italy to hear his story while under quarantine in the early 2 weeks of the world wide Corona Virus Pandemic.
Thanks to our sponsor Sequels Revenge Podcast https://podcasts...2020-04-0634 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastCredentialing: The Good, The Bad and The UglyCredentialing...it's essential for Nurses, and Advanced Healthcare Providers. It's Good, but sometimes can be ugly staying organized and on top of the game. It's an arduous process of submitting multiple documents in order for you to get your dream job or that next locums gig.
Rianne Bradshaw joins us today to discuss how you can stay organized and on top of healthcare credentialing. She's the Marketing Director of Nursebackpack and oversees the marketing department of three brands (BlueSky, Nurse Backpack, RapidHire). We'll also cover the basic documentation nurses need to get credentialed in 2020.
Download...2020-04-0423 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastThe Corona Virus: Should We Be Afraid?Are we on the verge of another global pandemic? The crown of all viruses, the Corona Virus is making it's debut! And literally turning everyone in the world into a hypochondriac! It's shut down China, a nation of 35 million with over 900 cases confirmed. There are several new cases being confirmed on a daily bases , but should we be afraid? And what do we need to do to stay healthy?
On this episode Jason Tetro "The Germ Guy" returns to educate us on the facts about the Corona virus. Jason Tetro is the Host of the Super Awesome...2020-01-3139 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastValley Fever, The Mysterious Illness Is Trending Again!Back in 2017 we recorded "Fever, Valley Fever... The Mysterious Illness" where we discussed the 14,000 cases of Valley Fever "Coccidiomycosis!" It was trending in the media and an epidemic in Bakersfield, California, as well as infecting migrant farm workers and children.The fungus can live on a speck of dust and gets ingested in your lungs! Today, in 2020, Valley Fever is trending again with new cases being diagnosed in California's central valley, and Los Angeles.
Valley Fever Advocate,Community Activist Wife, Mother, and lover of life Julie Solis joins us once again to share with us the latest...2020-01-2242 min
The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastCompetitive Eating...A Gastroenterologists' Nightmare!Competitive Eating… Yes, it’s actually a sport! You may have even caught a glimpse of real human beings devouring countless hot dogs on ESPN at the Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest on Coney Island and thought “Those guys are nuts!”
People in these competitions compete against each other, eating large quantities of food, ingesting over 20,000 calories! There’s also a national organization that sponsors these ‘athletes!’ It’s a Gastroenterologists' nightmare!
Alex ‘Moose’ Perez is a competitive eater ranked 50th in the world. On this episode “Moose” talks about his journey into competitive eating that started in childhood...2020-01-2054 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastHealthcare Start Ups, A Collaboration With Trusted HealthEver wonder how an idea for a healthcare start up becomes a reality? In this episode we talk to Trusted Health's Co-Founder Matt Pierce. There’s a nursing shortage in the U.S. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently forecast the need for an additional 203,700 registered nurses each year through 2026 to fill newly created positions and replace retirees. Matt Pierce and Lennie Sliwinski teamed up with nurses, software engineers, and marketers hailing from Google, LinkedIn, IBM, and other heavy-hitting tech companies to found Trusted Health, a hiring platform that matches nurse candidates with vetted temporary, travel, and staff positions. It...2019-12-1831 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastWill A.I. & Robots Take Over Nursing? A Collaboration With Trusted HealthAI (Artificial Intelligence) and technology are taking over healthcare at warp speeds. Will Nurses be hearing the phrases “You’re terminated get the choppa?” Will Robots be replacing them at the bedside anytime soon?
In this episode, we’ll be discussing healthcare technology, AI, and Nursing Innovation with Dr. Bonnie Clipper. Dr. Bonnie Clipper, DNP, MA, MBA, RN, CENP, FACHEThe first Vice President of Innovation at the American Nurses Association, created the innovation framework, including the ANA Innovation Awards, Innovation Lab, NursePitch, Podcast, NurseJam and strategic partnerships. Former chief nurse executive with 20 years of deep expertise in shared g...2019-12-1336 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastBURNOUT: The Occupational Phenomenon, A Collaboration With Trusted HealthTechnology, overwork, high stress work environments, and work politics can all lead to BURNOUT in the healthcare universe. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized burnout as an occupational hazard. It can lead to feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion, mental distance from ones job with feelings of negativisim, and reduce professional efficacy.In some cases it may cause a person to turn to suicide.
In this episode special guest Dr. Reef Karim joins us to share his personal story on dealing with burnout along with his creative journey and how he's helping others. Dr. Reef Karim...2019-11-151h 14The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastNew Frontiers In Nursing Leadership: A Collaboration With Trusted HealthMillions more insured Americans. Increasing numbers of older patients. Higher rates of chronic illness. Fewer providers. How can our healthcare system not only manage these challenges but also improve performance and access to care while containing costs? The answer lies with our nurses. (Front Health Serv Manage. 2014 Winter) Not all nurse managers make for good leaders. What's on the horizon for Nursing Leadership? In this episode we collaborate with Trusted Health Co-Host Sarah Gray RN, and Dr. Dan Weberg to discuss: New Frontiers In Nursing Leadership. Toxic Leadership, Leading With Innovation, What's Going On In Healthcare and How Nursing...2019-11-0600 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastIs It Really Just A Coincidence?: Halloween SeriesWe’ve all had something strange happen to us that just doesn’t make sense – something or someone just seems to fall into our laps, and no matter how we try to make sense of it, nothing can explain it except coincidence. Coincidences can help you with decision making, psychological changes, relationships, health questions, creativity, money problems, job issues and spiritual development. Dr. Bernard Beitman joins us to talk about his book "Connecting With Coincidence." He shares his wisdom and research. In his book, you will learn how to increase their frequency and to explain them.
Ask yourse...2019-10-3144 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastTraumatic Experiences Of The Dead:Can The Deceased Feel Pain? Halloween SeriesDo deceased beings feel trauma after they have passed on? Do the dead grieve? Do they experience loss? Emotionally suffer or dwell on unfinished business? Does how they died have any influence on them post death? And, do they have and/or should they be afforded agency as autonomous life forms?
Paula Fenn, a psychotherapist and medium who engages therapeutically with the dead argues that deceased human beings can continue to suffer, feel pain, languish over lost relationships and experience complicated grief reactions. That these "Ghosts on the Couch" enter her consulting room attached to their human...2019-10-2548 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastDeadly Diseases: Halloween SeriesDid you know there are deadly Amoeba's that love to eat brains? Fake news or a grizzly truth? In this episode we start off our "Halloween" series with our returning guest Jason Tetro "The Germ Guy" who joins us to talk about "Deadly Diseases" also known as Zombie Diseases: Naegleria fowler, African trypanosomiasis, Prion Disease, Kuru, Septicemic plague, and Ebola!
Jason Tetro is the Host of the Super Awesome Science Show Podcast, which is this year’s Canadian Podcast Awards Best Science and Medicine Podcast in Canada. He’s been researching microbes and our relationship with them for...2019-10-1249 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastBack To School Special: Why School Lunches Suck!Do you remember what your school lunch was like…. ? Today, School Lunches have become incredibly political! In late 2018, the United States Department of Agriculture, under the direction of President Donald Trump, finalized plans to roll back regulations set forth in the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 that were advocated for by then-First Lady Michelle Obama. Specifically, the rollback lowered nutrition standards for whole grains, flavored beverages and the sodium content of lunches served in school cafeterias. There's a school lunch defect happening in New Jersey and in 2016, a public school in Gardendale, Alabama stamped the words "I Need Lunch Mo...2019-09-2437 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastBack To School Special: Boo2BullyingTwenty percent of students between the ages of 12 and 18 were bullied during the 2016-2017 school year, according to the report from the National Center for Education Statistics, the research arm of the U.S. Education Department. Among those students who faced bullying, 15 percent said they were bullied online or by text, a 3.5 percentage point jump from the 2014-2015 school year. In this episode we talk to Founder/ President of Boo2Bullying Dimitri Hakidis and Boo2Bullying Youth Ambassador Solange Signorett.
To address this epidemic, Boo2Bullying was born in 2011 as a grassroots youth empowerment program with a...2019-09-1032 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastIt's All About JON!It's our 45th Episode of Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast! We would like to thank all our listeners and guests for listening and supporting us! We couldn't have done it without you! And we couldn't have done it without "the man behind the podcast," our sound engineer and co-producer Jonathan Colomb!
He's a paleontologist, geologist, Emergency Responder, podcast producer, and TV writer! In this episode Jon will talk about his about his heroic experiences cleaning up toxic waste spills in the south pacific and messing up chicken sandwich orders on a Hollywood TV set! We also chat about...2019-09-0435 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastBang Bang: Mass Shootings In America & Mental Health Part 2A Southwest Ohio politician has stirred anger for a Sunday post on social media in which she blamed mass shootings on "drag queen advocates," "homosexual marriage," open borders and even former President Barack Obama. In this episode we continue our discussion on Mass Shootings in America with guest Drag Queen "Marina Mac" Timothy McIntosch. We'll also discuss the most recent NY Times article blaming mass shootings in America on a hatred for women and domestic violence. Tim will also talk about the difference between a semiautomatic weapon and an automatic weapon and why these weapons should not be sold...2019-08-1834 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastBang Bang: Mass Shootings In America & Mental Health Part 1Have you ever wondered what it's like staring down the barrel of a gun? As of Aug. 5, which was the 217th day of the year, there have been 255 mass shootings in the U.S., according to data from the nonprofit Gun Violence Archive (GVA), which tracks every mass shooting in the country. The GVA defines a mass shooting as any incident in which at least four people were shot, excluding the shooter.
Our guest Jim Kane RN, MN, CNS, NE-BC, joins us wuth his psychiatric nurse expertise to discuss the recent mass shootings in America and what...2019-08-1644 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastThe Cult ObsessionSome people join CULTS freely, others are born into them, and some are abducted. The term cult has come to usually refer to a social group defined by its unusual religious, spiritual, or philosophical beliefs, or its common interest in a particular personality, object or goal. But what happens to a persons MIND and mental health in these organized groups? What happens to their freedoms? What happens to their families? And what happens to their sense of self? In this episode our guest Rachel Bernstein answers all these questions and more as we explore "The Cult Obsession." We also...2019-06-141h 01The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastHow To Respond To Threats In The Urban Landscape And In The Workplace With No FearLos Angeles aka “The City Of Angels” is a beautiful city to live in full of rich culture, people and tacos. At the moment we are a little tense and jumpy. We’re anxious. We look out our car, bus and train windows and we see things we don’t like. People lying on our sidewalks. Tents under our freeways, in some neighborhoods on every blade of spare public grass (LATimes 03/23/2019). But can we live our lives in “fear?” With the recent upsurge in violence in the workplace in the hospital setting, how can Nurses and healthcare providers remain safe and fre...2019-06-1352 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastVivaporu! The Story Of How Vicks Vapor Rub Got So FamousThey call it Bibaporru, Beep Vaporú, El Bic, El Bix, El Vickisito. Vicks Vapo Rub is used world wide and in many cultures it's the go to homepathic remedy from chest colds to cuts acquired when an icecycle falls on your head! But how did it get so famous? And why does it have such an extreme cult following that makes people dress up like a Vicks container for Halloween and make rap videos in devotion to the camphor based product? Our guest Esmeralda Bermumedez journalist for the LA Times takes us on a storytelling journey through the invention o...2019-05-2429 minThe Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastBioterrorism: Be Afraid Be Very AfraidBioterrorism. It's the natural process of speeding up outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics. From January 1 to April 26, 2019, the CDC reported 704 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 22 states. There's a deadly multidrug-resistant super fungus making it's way around the globe. And is Ebola making a comeback?
Jason Tetro "The Germ Guy" joins us to discuss the latest GERMS causing drama in the media and what we can do to protect ourselves in a bioterrorism attack! Jason Tetro is the Host of the Super Awesome Science Show Podcast, which is this year’s Canadian Podcast Awards Best Science an...2019-05-1454 min
Healing Out Loud with Jackie Shea41. A Creative Solution for Nurse Burnout with Ersilia PompilioErsilia Pompilio, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, storyteller
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Ersilia Pompilio (www.roguenursemedia.com) is a pediatric nurse practitioner, storyteller, writing teacher, and freelance writer. She’s also the CEO of Rogue Nurse Media 501(c)3 with a mission to empower nurses and patients to tell their stories. She also hosts and produces the podcast Nurses and hypochondriacs. Ersilia knew that she would end up working in medicine from a young age, but ten years ago she was left feeling unfulfilled and resentful. As a nurse, you undoubtedly spend most of your time caring for others and it’...2018-08-2949 min