Motivated Medic Podcast

On today's episode, I talk about a recent injury I sustained and how it relates to other injuries we may encounter in our careers and life in general. I discuss the healing process and the importance of getting care for both short-term and long-term treatment. I hope this meets you where you are in your career! RESOURCES: Mind the Frontline ^^^^^^^^^Be sure to check them out! Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also, check out the Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!   If you haven't tried out Jocko Discipline GO energy drinks, IT IS A MUST! Get some here>>> JOCKO GO ENERGY DRINKS!

On today's episode, I talk about how to deal with a call where you fell short or if things simply did not go as planned. We all have those calls where we wish we had done things differently or been better at what care we provided. I detail how to tackle these obstacles and how, with the right mindset and discipline, your failures can help you and even others in the future. I hope this meets you where you are at in your career! If you haven't checked them out, please do so! They post a lot of articles relevant to what we do in EMS/HEMS that affect us so give them a follow.   Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also, check out the Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!   If you haven't tried out Jocko Discipline GO energy drinks, IT IS A MUST! Get some here>>> JOCKO GO ENERGY DRINKS!

Today's episode is about a recent post by the guys at @PragMed on IG. If you haven't checked them out, please do so! They post a lot of articles relevant to what we do in EMS/HEMS that affect us so give them a follow. The post originates from an article written in 2020 as an opinion piece as found here. Hope you enjoy it!   Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also, check out the Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!   If you haven't tried out Jocko GO energy drinks, IT IS A MUST! Check out Origin Maine JOCKO GO ENERGY DRINKS!

Today's episode features Daniel Mills of the 911 Buddy Check project. Daniel takes over the controls for today's episode as Tony steps away from the mic for a little bit. Don't worry, he'll be back ;-)  Daniel brings some valuable information related to leadership and mental health. Take a listen as Daniel unleashes some solid truth and counsel! Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out: 911 Buddy Check Project Motivated Medic Apparel Shop Motivated Medic website     If you haven't tried out Jocko GO energy drinks, IT IS A MUST! Check out Origin Maine JOCKO GO ENERGY DRINKS!

In this episode, my Confessionsofamedicswife and I interview a very special couple who encountered disaster Easter of 2020. Take a listen as we discuss marriage, wellness, and storms of life.    Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out: Motivated Medic Apparel Shop! Motivated Medic website    Also, check out the 911 Buddy Check Project!     If you haven't tried out Jocko GO energy drinks, IT IS A MUST! Check out Origin Maine JOCKO GO ENERGY DRINKS!

This episode is an unscheduled bonus for you today. I was going to wait until next week, but it can't wait. You'll hear why when you listen. This is part of my journey and I am sharing it with you. After all, vulnerability is part of being a Motivated Medic. Special thanks to Daniel Mills for spearheading this.   Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out: Motivated Medic Apparel Shop! Motivated Medic website    Also, check out the 911 Buddy Check Project!     If you haven't tried out Jocko GO energy drinks, IT IS A MUST! Check out Origin Maine JOCKO GO ENERGY DRINKS!

Today's episode has been "hijacked", as she puts it, by my lovely wife who also runs the Confessions Of A Medic's Wife blog. She highlights the trials we have been dealing with and some ways of coping to help drive forward. She had some help as you will hear in the beginning. Enjoy!   Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out: Motivated Medic Apparel Shop! Motivated Medic website  911 Wellness Summit    Also, check out the 911 Buddy Check Project!     If you haven't tried out Jocko GO energy drinks, IT IS A MUST! Check out Origin Maine JOCKO GO ENERGY DRINKS!

It is with excitement I present to you my brother from another mother, Daniel Mills of the 911 Buddy Check Project. Daniel and I talk about his life, the struggles, the tragedy and triumphs and how he went from being a wounded wanderer to a prolific warrior in the fight for positive radial change with our mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health and wellness. Please take the time to listen to this episode in its entirety. An incredible message from an exceptional human being.      For more info on the 911 Buddy Check Project: Click Here       Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out: Motivated Medic Apparel Shop! Motivated Medic website  911 Wellness Summit    Also, check out the 911 Buddy Check Project!     If you haven't tried out Jocko GO energy drinks, IT IS A MUST! Check out Origin Maine JOCKO GO ENERGY DRINKS!  

HAVE HOPE. Do good. There is work to be done. Don't miss out by folding to the evil that is around us. Good overcomes evil. Truth exists. 

Today's episode is extra special. YOUR support system is essential and it begins at home. Life is crazy enough with all we do in it. Couple that with our careers and it can get very messy very quickly if we don't take the necessary steps to prioritize and plan. Take a listen as my wife and I discuss things related to the first responder support system and her new blog Confessions of A Medic's Wife Facebook @confessionsofamedicswife Instagram @confessionsofamedicswife Twitter @confessionsofamedicswife Also, check out these resources for YOU and your family: Fire Service Confessions of A Firefighter Wife First Responders and Military 911 Buddy Check Project Air Medical and Critical Care ECHO FAST Team Law Enforcement BLUE H.E.L.P.     LOCAL EMT BURNED, NEEDS HELP! Duane Beacham is a member of the Hamilton County EMS team in Chattanooga, TN. He is a very dedicated employee and a true public servant in every aspect. He has worked as an Advanced EMT for 6 years and served his home town as a Volunteer Fire Fighter for 9 years. He recently was injured while preparing to go to work. He sustained severe burns to nearly 33% of his body. He is currently being treated and is in critical condition at WellStar Cobb Hospital in the Intensive Burn Unit. He has already undergone multiple Skin Graft procedures and is battling kidney failure due to complications from the burns. He is in desperate need of Prayer and immediate financial support.  LINK TO HELP DUANE!     Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out: Motivated Medic Apparel Shop! Motivated Medic website  911 Wellness Summit    Also, check out the 911 Buddy Check Project!     If you haven't tried out Jocko GO energy drinks, IT IS A MUST! Check out Origin Maine JOCKO GO ENERGY DRINKS!

Today's episode is about providing you with some perspective, tips and tricks and guidance on endurance. We are in a race that has a finish line, but we just don't know when or where that will be. Take a listen as I dive into some things that are helping me and many others endure these times of testing.   LOCAL EMT BURNED, NEEDS HELP! Duane Beacham is a member of the Hamilton County EMS team in Chattanooga, TN. He is a very dedicated employee and a true public servant in every aspect. He has worked as an Advanced EMT for 6 years and served his home town as a Volunteer Fire Fighter for 9 years. He recently was injured while preparing to go to work. He sustained severe burns to nearly 33% of his body. He is currently being treated and is in critical condition at WellStar Cobb Hospital in the Intensive Burn Unit. He has already undergone multiple Skin Graft procedures and is battling kidney failure due to complications from the burns. He is in desperate need of Prayer and immediate financial support.  LINK TO HELP DUANE!     Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out: Motivated Medic Apparel Shop! Motivated Medic website  911 Wellness Summit    Also, check out the 911 Buddy Check Project!     If you haven't tried out Jocko GO energy drinks, IT IS A MUST! Check out Origin Maine JOCKO GO ENERGY DRINKS!

We are in some refining times. Social distancing, limited groceries, closed schools and gyms and travel restrictions. Today's episode brings to light what this can do for us (what WE can do), our job and society. Take a listen!     LOCAL EMT BURNED, NEEDS HELP! Duane Beacham is a member of the Hamilton County EMS team in Chattanooga, TN. He is a very dedicated employee and a true public servant in every aspect. He has worked as an Advanced EMT for 6 years and served his home town as a Volunteer Fire Fighter for 9 years. He recently was injured while preparing to go to work. He sustained severe burns to nearly 33% of his body. He is currently being treated and is in critical condition at WellStar Cobb Hospital in the Intensive Burn Unit. He has already undergone multiple Skin Graft procedures and is battling kidney failure due to complications from the burns. He is in desperate need of Prayer and immediate financial support.  LINK TO HELP DUANE!     Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out: Motivated Medic Apparel Shop! Motivated Medic website  911 Wellness Summit    Also, check out the 911 Buddy Check Project!     If you haven't tried out Jocko GO energy drinks, IT IS A MUST! Check out Origin Maine JOCKO GO ENERGY DRINKS!

With COVID-19 on the front page of every headline between social media and the news, there is a tone of fear cutting across our nation, across our world. I want to share some perspective on how to combat this fear and how to see things in a different light. Sit back and enjoy.     #PRAYFORNASHVILLE #PRAYFORCOOKEVILLE Please keep Nashville and Cookeville, Tennessee communities in your prayers as they are recovering from the devastating tornadoes that struck this past week. Twenty-five people were killed, some of whom were entire families. These are hurting and broken communities. This includes EMS/FIRE/POLICE and MILITARY. Do what you can, however you can to help them! Nashville Tornado Relief   Cookeville, TN On March 4, Putnam County officials announced an official relief fund was set up to help victims. It's called the Cookeville/Putnam County Tornado Relief Fund. The Crossville/Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency announced that 100 percent of the donations made will go to impacted victims. There are three ways to donate: Donate directly to the Bank of Putnam County at any of its 19 locations. You can see any of its locations and their numbers here 2. You can Venmo money to @CookevillePutnamCountyTornado 3. You can send money through PayPal donate@cookevilleputnamcountytornadorelieffund.com   LOCAL EMT BURNED, NEEDS HELP! Duane Beacham is a member of the Hamilton County EMS team in Chattanooga, TN. He is a very dedicated employee and a true public servant in every aspect. He has worked as an Advanced EMT for 6 years and served his home town as a Volunteer Fire Fighter for 9 years. He recently was injured while preparing to go to work. He sustained severe burns to nearly 33% of his body. He is currently being treated and is in critical condition at WellStar Cobb Hospital in the Intensive Burn Unit. He has already undergone multiple Skin Graft procedures and is battling kidney failure due to complications from the burns. He is in desperate need of Prayer and immediate financial support.  LINK TO HELP DUANE!     Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out: Motivated Medic Apparel Shop! Motivated Medic website  911 Wellness Summit    Also, check out the 911 Buddy Check Project!     If you haven't tried out Jocko GO energy drinks, IT IS A MUST! Check out Origin Maine JOCKO GO ENERGY DRINKS!

Everyone has an opinion. Sometimes we allow those opinions to annoy us and become frustrated or we disregard them and dismiss any information that they contain. What if we actually looked at those opinions or even a noisy situation, peel back the layers of fluff and see what value is underneath? What can we take that may nurture us or those around us on the journey? Take a listen as we dive into opinions and how to navigate through them.    #PRAYFORNASHVILLE #PRAYFORCOOKEVILLE Please keep Nashville and Cookeville, Tennessee communities in your prayers as they are recovering from the devastating tornadoes that struck this past week. Twenty-five people were killed, some of whom were entire families. These are hurting and broken communities. This includes EMS/FIRE/POLICE and MILITARY. Do what you can, however you can to help them! Nashville Tornado Relief   Cookeville, TN On March 4, Putnam County officials announced an official relief fund was set up to help victims. It's called the Cookeville/Putnam County Tornado Relief Fund. The Crossville/Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency announced that 100 percent of the donations made will go to impacted victims. There are three ways to donate: Donate directly to the Bank of Putnam County at any of its 19 locations. You can see any of its locations and their numbers here 2. You can Venmo money to @CookevillePutnamCountyTornado 3. You can send money through PayPal donate@cookevilleputnamcountytornadorelieffund.com   LOCAL EMT BURNED, NEEDS HELP! Duane Beacham is a member of the Hamilton County EMS team in Chattanooga, TN. He is a very dedicated employee and a true public servant in every aspect. He has worked as an Advanced EMT for 6 years and served his home town as a Volunteer Fire Fighter for 9 years. He recently was injured while preparing to go to work. He sustained severe burns to nearly 33% of his body. He is currently being treated and is in critical condition at WellStar Cobb Hospital in the Intensive Burn Unit. He has already undergone multiple Skin Graft procedures and is battling kidney failure due to complications from the burns. He is in desperate need of Prayer and immediate financial support.  LINK TO HELP DUANE!     Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out: Motivated Medic Apparel Shop! Motivated Medic website  911 Wellness Summit    Also, check out the 911 Buddy Check Project!     If you haven't tried out Jocko GO energy drinks, IT IS A MUST! Check out Origin Maine JOCKO GO ENERGY DRINKS!

Denial is a problem in our culture. It starts with you. It starts with me. It starts with each one of us. If we are denying that we have issues, we've just added to the mess. Taking responsibility for our actions and owning our mistakes will bring freedom and progress and may even help others find freedom and motivation to deal with the demons within. Take a listen as I talk about Jocko Podcast 217 and things pertaining to denial. Jocko Podcast Episode I reference found here: Jocko Podcast Episode 217 Gary Sinise's Book: Grateful American   Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out: Motivated Medic Apparel Shop! Motivated Medic website  911 Wellness Summit    Also, check out the 911 Buddy Check Project!     If you haven't tried out Jocko GO energy drinks, IT IS A MUST! Check out Origin Maine JOCKO GO ENERGY DRINKS!

THROWBACK Episode! LEADERSHIP As a prehospital provider, you will grow and develop and will have the opportunity to lead others. This episode speaks to that and how you can better yourself as a leader and the things that you should be doing to improve your role of leadership. I want you to love what you do as a  motivated leader so take a listen!   Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out: Motivated Medic Apparel Shop! Motivated Medic website  911 Wellness Summit    Also, check out the 911 Buddy Check Project!     If you haven't tried out Jocko GO energy drinks, IT IS A MUST! Check out Origin Maine JOCKO GO ENERGY DRINKS!

Identity. It can be an uncomfortable conversation. However, it is one that must occur. Where we place our identity directly impacts our ability to help others. It also affects truth and how we define freedom and even our success. Take ownership of where you are and what you need to do in discovering the problem areas and making the changes necessary. No excuses.    Reach out to chat! email me > themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Check out the Motivated Medic website and the 911 Wellness Summit!    Also, check out the 911 Buddy Check Project!   If you haven't tried out Jocko GO energy drinks, IT IS A MUST! Check out Origin Maine JOCKO GO ENERGY DRINKS!

The human will can be a powerful thing. Coupled with discipline, human will can overcome obstacles that one may initially not see as something to be tackled. In this episode, I dive into what the human will is and what it's not. I also discuss how it can be detrimental. Check it out! Reach out to chat! email me > themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Check out the Motivated Medic website and the 911 Wellness Summit!    Also, check out the 911 Buddy Check Project!   If you haven't tried out Jocko GO energy drinks, IT IS A MUST! Check out Origin Maine JOCKO GO ENERGY DRINKS!

Value is relative. Making the statement "Add Value" is really dependent on the weight you put into things, relationships, and even social media. Let's dive into what adding value means and how you should evaluate what has good value and what has negative or little value.  Have a question? Comment? Recommendation? Email me! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Check out the Motivated Medic site!   Daniel Mills 911 Buddy Check Project 911buddycheck@gmail.com   James Boomhower https://www.facebook.com/stayfit4duty/ Fit For Duty Talk       911 Wellness Summit TICKETS! 911 Wellness Summit Tickets October 9th-10th in Chattanooga, TN! Get them NOW!

Without discipline, life will become a mess. Without order, it will become chaotic. In this episode, I go over some keys to disciplining your life and how doing so affects you and others around you.  Check out Flikr Fireplace!   Jocko Willink Check out Jocko Willink and his podcast! Jocko's newest book!   Daniel Mills 911 Buddy Check Project 911buddycheck@gmail.com   James Boomhower https://www.facebook.com/stayfit4duty/ Fit For Duty Talk   911 Wellness Summit TICKETS! 911 Wellness Summit Tickets October 9th-10th in Chattanooga, TN! Get them NOW!

What is brokenness and how does that affect us? How do you navigate through a really low point in your life? Today's episode is all about this. If you need to talk to somebody, reach out to us if nobody else. It's okay to not be okay. But  Get don't let it stop there. Seek help. Talk to somebody, reach out and start somewhere. There is hope for you.   Motivatedmedic Website Email Me! 911buddycheck.org Toby Mac "21 Years" Video https://youtu.be/eSV-pRGb

We all have a perspective on life, family, work and so forth. At some point or another in your life, something or someone will provide information that may give you a different perspective on either a person, a place or a situation. Perspective can be a flat, one-dimensional view or it can bring depth and detail as a three-dimensional object can. It's all in the information that you allow to come through, be it something that you realize or something that somebody or something else helps you realize.  This episode is about how our perspective may need some adjustments, some tweaking. As we begin this new year, I want you to be able to see your goals, your challenges, your need for improvement with focus, with 20/20 in 2020. After the episode: Be sure to check out my brother from another mother on the 911 Buddy Check Project! Feel free to email me any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @motivatedmedic Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!

How prepared are you to deal the unplanned or untimely events you may see along your journey? Are you experiencing that today? Something totally unexpected has happened and you are there scratching your head trying to figure out what's going on and how to deal with it. That's exactly what today's podcast is all about. Take a listen and hopefully find some ways to help you navigate through those events.  Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!

When you succeed, who or what do you attribute that success to? Take a listen as I tell you of some news and dive into a topic that is key to being a motivated medic.      Be sure to check out my website for more details on what this Motivated Medic stuff is all about!   Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments at themotivatedmedic@gmail.com 

In this episode, listen as I review the process for my talk at #CAMPECHO, the challenges of putting it together and the responses from it. What an honor it was to present at the ECHO HeliOps Critical Care Conference this year! I met some new friends and was able to see quite a few familiar faces that I highly respect and regard as true professionals in the industry of air medical. If you are a flight crew member and interested in coming to a conference, you MUST check out ECHO! If you are looking to get into air medical and want to learn more about the industry, keep an eye out for the ECHO Future Flight Crew Internship. HANDS DOWN a gamechanger and something that will positively impact your career for years to come!    Be sure to check out my website for more details on what this Motivated Medic stuff is all about!   Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments at themotivatedmedic@gmail.com   

On today's podcast, my good friend and colleague James Boomhower of Boston Medflight joins me on the podcast as we discuss all things related to burnout and peer support. We will go over some issues that we face in EMS and HEMS and some things to do both for our own health and the health of others as we combat the stressors we see in our respective roles as providers. Please check out James and Fit4Duty! Contact James at StayFit4Duty@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @Stay_Fit4Duty Facebook: @stayfit4duty   SHARE THE PODCAST!!! INVITE SOMEONE TO LISTEN TO IT!!!  Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also, check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!   Copyright © 2019 Motivated Medic - All Rights Reserved.

Are you lost? Are you frantic and anxious because you have no idea where you are? Are you making emotional decisions and finding yourself in a place that is unrecognizable and toxic? Take a listen as I unpack some things to help you get out of the weeds and find your direction again.    Be sure to check out KC Candle Company! My personal favorites are Tobacco & Cedar and Tennessee Whiskey Great people with an excellent product.    Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop! Copyright © 2019 Motivated Medic - All Rights Reserved.

Are you at a stop light in your journey? Have you been seeing others proceed through their green lights and you are still waiting? A red light does not mean you are to get out of your car and abandon the mission. It means, wait, prepare, recall, and get ready to GO. Take a listen.   Check out Jocko Willink's Podcast here: https://youtu.be/MAo0wz91lt8    https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00BATIMOG&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_R1SxCbFBW1RB8   Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop! Copyright © 2019 Motivated Medic - All Rights Reserved.

Love What You Do   Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop! Copyright © 2019 Motivated Medic - All Rights Reserved.

As a prehospital provider, you will grow and develop and will have the opportunity to lead others. This episode speaks to that and how you can better yourself as a leader and the things that you should be doing to improve your role of leadership. I want you to love what you do as a  motivated leader so take a listen!   Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!

Who are you when the uniform is off and it's just your on your own or you're at home with family or out with your friends? Who are you deep down at your core? In order to maximize our potential and realize what we were meant for, we need to peel back the layers of who we think we are and see who we really are in order to make a difference with what we do.  Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop! Copyright © 2019 Motivated Medic - All Rights Reserved.

Goals are a big deal at the beginning of the year for many people. And while you shouldn't wait for a new year to arrive to begin something new or improve something you have become weak in, it is the close of 2018 and the dawn of 2019 is in sight. I want to review some goals that can definitely benefit you where you are as we enter 2019. I will also review some goals for the MotivatedMedic for the new year! I wish you, your family and your work family a blessed and happy new year! Stay savvy, LOVE WHAT YOU DO and BE A MOTIVATED MEDIC!   Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!

As we come to the day of gift giving, let's look at what that means as EMS providers. You have gifts to give up to and including yourself. What you do with your gifts and how you add value is important. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! ~Tony

Think about the last time you were cold and had the chance to cover yourself with a warm blanket. Now recall how you relaxed in that moment. Now think about it in terms of when someone we are caring for is given a warm blanket. How does that make them feel in relation to their condition? Does it change the dynamic in how you are able to care for them? Does it add a layer of trust between you and them to where it decreases the stress of their situation and allows you to do what you do well? On today's episode, I am going to dive into the topic of trust and how a warm blanket is more than just...well...a warm blanket.    Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!

This episode will speak for itself. Take a listen. Make an impact. Let the life of those we have lost motivate us to live passionately as they did. Honor them with your positive impact as you serve.  Music by Alex G https://www.facebook.com/HelloAlexG/

Have you ever seen another clinician belittle the new person or an EMT/medic student? Do you encourage your orientees or talk down to them? Do you scrutinize people that reach out for help or offer whatever assistance you can? Take a listen as we talk about bringing up our own.   Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!

30 for 30! The 30 Podcasts in 30 Days Challenge has come to an end and I want YOUR feedback! What can I do better? How can I help you going forward? What type of things can I bring to the table for you? Thank you so much for joining me on this first of many journeys!    Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!

Do you recall when you started your career? Do you remember the challenges and excitement? Do you remember how it felt to be "the new person" on the truck or in the department? It is essential to your growth in what you do to reference your beginnings from time to time. Remember the people that impacted you and how it helped shape who you are as a clinician and even as a person. That's what today's podcast is all about.    Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!  

Emotions. We all have them. Some are much more pronounced than others, but in the end, we all get emotional to a certain point. In this episode, I will talk about 3 key points in regards to our emotions. We must first acknowledge that we have them, we must then learn to discipline them and then we must allow them to happen. Take a listen as I get all emotional on emotions! If you ever need someone to talk to, never hesitate to email or message me on Facebook and if I can't provide the help or guidance you need, I know many others that can and will be happy to do so. Don't stuff it down. Get it out and talk. Don't give up on you. YOU are the reason why I do this podcast. YOUR life MATTERS!   Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!

Do you have clarity in your vision? Allow me to share with you some tips and encouragement for obtaining and sustaining a clear vision.  Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!

Having a mentor is essential. Being a mentor is a responsibility. Lets dive in as I discuss both and why you need them in your career.   Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!

Sometimes advice and counsel comes from people we have essentially written off. If we shut them down early and don't take into account that what they have to offer may actually benefit you and the patient, you may be missing out on some next level care. Take a listen as I dive into what I'm referring to.  Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!

Sometimes it's hard to be festive when we are working the holiday that everyone else has off. For those of us that are working today, allow me to take a different view on being on the job during a holiday.  Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!  

On today's episode, I interview my friend and colleague Stephen Baker who is a flight nurse in Nebraska. Stephen and I will talk about his journey with the hopes of motivating you to push forward on yours!  Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!  

Bad news is common in our field and the delivery of that bad news to those that are receiving it is key. Let's take a look at some ways to make this unpleasant experience one that we can learn from and improve upon, all the while providing support to the loved ones of our patients.  Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!  

It's the little things that, when you add them up, can make a major impact. Stay tuned as I offer up some tips to make a big difference with the little things.  Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!  

When is the last time you took a break? No not a lunch break or a study break, a BREAK! Like you actually left your house for a day or two, no work, no studying, no phone calls or emails and you just relaxed. If you are scratching your head because you cannot remember, it is time. Take a listen as I discuss taking a break!   Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!

We pay an emotional toll in our career. Part of staying motivated is dealing with our mental and emotional health. This comes about in light of the recent events which I want us all to be aware of and respect the gravity of. Please keep those individuals in your thoughts in prayers as the deal with the loss of their own.  https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/latest-news/article221833610.html    https://www.facebook.com/stayfit4duty/ https://www.911buddycheck.org/  https://www.uniformedhelp.org/   Message me on Facebook or email me at themotivatedmedic@gmail.com   

We continue from yesterday's episode with flight paramedic Joey Loehner. Joey and I start from where we left off in talking about patient advocacy and how we can improve what we do in advocating. Take a listen and enjoy! Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop! Please remember that TODAY, 11/16/2018, my friend and colleague James Boomhower is telling his story at THIS IS MY BRAVE! From James: For those of you that don't know; mental health is my jam. I work hard to advocate for the mental health of civil servants throughout the country and have been very fortunate to have many opportunities to do this.This Friday I will be telling my story again with a fantastic group of individuals all who work to destigmatize mental health issues through storytelling."This is my Brave" is an awesome non for profit that works hard to advocate for these shows all throughout the country. If you can't attend Friday's show please consider sending a small donation there way if you can. I know it's the holiday season and this is when everyone asks for some cash but you'd be directly helping an amazing program whose message is near and dear to my heart. Ticket purchases: thisismybrave.org/eventsDonations: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/STAGE/JamesBoomhowerHave a great day and feel free to follow me on Facebook: Fit for duty and IG and Twitter at: @stay_fit4duty Thank you!

In today's episode, paramedic Joey Loehner and I discuss patient advocacy and some of the details on how to do this well. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.    Please check out my friend James Boomhower and hear his story on This is My Brave.  Here is a message from James: For those of you that don't know; mental health is my jam. I work hard to advocate for the mental health of civil servants throughout the country and have been very fortunate to have many opportunities to do this.This Friday I will be telling my story again with a fantastic group of individuals all who work to destigmatize mental health issues through storytelling."This is my Brave" is an awesome non for profit that works hard to advocate for these shows all throughout the country. If you can't attend Friday's show please consider sending a small donation there way if you can. I know it's the holiday season and this is when everyone asks for some cash but you'd be directly helping an amazing program whose message is near and dear to my heart. Ticket purchases: thisismybrave.org/eventsDonations: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/STAGE/JamesBoomhower Have a great day and feel free to follow me on Facebook: Fit for duty and IG and Twitter at: @stay_fit4duty Thank you!

Networking is an important part of improving ourselves professionally and personally.  If you put yourself in the right place or listen to good resources, you will rub shoulders with people that have similar passions and introduce you to ideas and concepts that can improve you and what you do.  As always, feel free to email me at themotivatedmedic@gmail.com   Check out the following: https://www.foamfrat.com http://emcrit.org/category/emcrit/ http://www.echoheliops.org/rotor-wash-podcast/ https://gingerlocke.wordpress.com https://www.flightbridgeed.com/index.php/podcasts http://jockopodcast.com