Offload Delay

This week marks #InternationalWomensDay in the midst of #WomensHistoryMonth so that means… It's time to celebrate female first responders!! Offload Delay welcomes Jackie (IG - @jaxcaw), Lesley (IG @lm_injectables) and Marcelle (FB Marcelle Read) to share their stories about their careers on the frontlines. We dig deep into the experiences (some good and some not so good) of these veteran female medics, supervisors, nurses and college instructors who helped pave the way for others following their footsteps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Firefighter, Mechanic, Musician, Union President Steve “Dusty” Morgan (@CapMorgan56) joins the podcast to talk about the added stresses of a Union Leadership role to an already busy first responder life. Hopefully he brings his guitar along! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@offload_delay LIVE podcast - Time to Lighten the Mood! After several necessary heavy-hitting shows in a row... the podcast pivots and features 5 seasoned medics sharing a glimpse with us into the "lighter side" of the EMS world. Nancy (IG thegingermama_) makes her debut and joins returning guests Kenny (@iplantpeople), Randy (@Reluctant_Prez) , Troy (FB Troy Boy Ward) & host Brad (@bradhopper14) for an informative and entertaining "roundtable" discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@offload_delay LIVE podcast - with an Urgent LTC Update! Ontario Health Coalition (@OntarioHealthC) Executive Director Natalie Mehra (@NatalieMehra1) & super LTC advocate MJ Nabuurs (@MaryJoNabuurs) deliver some shocking stats about this humanitarian crisis & explain how to help now!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Offload Delay welcomes award winning Long Term Care advocate Dr Vivian Stamatopolous!! and a panel of incredible experts to discuss the current Long Term Care crisis and some major health care concerns. With @bradhopper14 @MoeMcDermott @leanneshae12 @DrVivianS @MaryJoNabuurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The OD podcast finally snags two legendary Ontario paramedics to come chat First Responder life. Randy and Kenny jump on the show and talk stressors, some of the biggest advances in EMS over their careers, advice for new hires and even grace us with some culinary delights. Together with the host, these two pillars of mens rec-league hockey bring a combined 8 decades of medic experience and finally let those of us around them a glimpse into their hyper-intelligent minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Military veteran, podcaster/producer and all round great guy Kris Dlouhy (@TheArmyKris) joins the show to talk all things stress. Military Stress, First Responder Stress, Employer Stress , New-Hire Stress and everyday Life Stress are all discussed. Kris does a great job keeping it tame until the wheels finally fall off and he delivers an epic list of all things curse-worthy in a brilliantly hilarious moment. The swear jar gets filled and our friends/colleagues at IVEGOTYOURBACK911.COM reap the rewards of this legendary moment on the Offload Delay podcast. Come listen in and help salute this honourable veteran .... and see how true Edmontonians clear their snowy driveways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So you think you may need to seek medical attention during the pandemic?? Podcasting power couple Ryan & Ashley join in this week to tell their very personal story of dealing with a medical emergency during a global pandemic. Frustrations were a plenty... be it from dealing with the "Gatekeeper" admin assistants ... or the strict no visitors allowed ER polices... or trying to believe the token "no news is good news" line despite knowing better because you actually own a copy of your own Xray results... Ryans nearly fatal story contains a few laughs, a few eye opening details and, most importantly, a very serious message for all of us to take to heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sgt Brad S. sits down to share his heartfelt story about the call that changed his entire career as a police officer. A detailed, emotionally raw discussion with this valiant police officer describes the fateful day that he had to pull the trigger to defend himself and his community. From the initial incident, to the immediate S.I.U. investigation afterwards, to his current roles in the police force today... Sgt. Brad explains the emotional and psychological rollercoaster that surrounded this tragic call to duty and how he has coped with it all. *Note*Emotional trigger warning as this episode contains some honest discussions about some very sensitive topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A light-hearted podcast featuring the entire crew from Canadas top morning show - #TheLockerrrom on 95.7 Cruz FM Edmonton. I welcome radio celebs "Dr." Lochlin Cross, James P. White and Grant Johnson to the show we discuss Lochlins (not so) legitimate medical title, Grants hooded onesie, and Jimmys shunt.. We also have a laughable quiz featuring some common medical lingo. Come meet this shameless trio and see why you should be tuning into their shows and podcasts if you haven't already discovered them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the tragic loss of her husband Sylvain, a dedicated police officer and family man, to the devastating effects of mental illness in July 2018, Sarah Routhier-Clark channeled her remarkable strength and passion towards helping ensure others could hopefully avoid a similar fate. Sarah has recently written a book that openly shares her emotional story for all and highlights some of the warning signs she wishes she knew as the wife of a first responder before it was too late. This book is titled "Don't Forget Your Roots" and is a powerful and valuable resource that is a must read for all First Responders and their loved ones. Sarahs incredible resiliency and strength shines in this interview as we discuss her highly admirable efforts and contributions she has made towards supporting mental health and PTSD awareness for all first responders since that life changing day in 2018. Please be aware this discussion may serve as an emotional trigger for some. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A short tribute to all those who have served and sacrificed for our freedoms... and a special thank you to Kris Dlouhy @thearmykris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long Term Care (LTC) is in turmoil... The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed some dark truths about the state of Long Term Care facilities in the province of Ontario and across our nation. The reality is these revelations are not new for those of us on the front lines who have seen these same atrocities for many decades. False promises and lack of support by the governing bodies has led to a movement towards righting these wrongs of how we "care" for our seniors. It's a pleasure for me to introduce Leanne Schaefer in this episode. Incredibly, Leanne has become a tremendous advocate for the LTC support movement and all of us on the front lines despite have no direct ties to the health care world...Come and hear her story...learn what drives this firecracker of an individual and overall amazing human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come meet the brilliant and dedicated minds behind the very successful IVEGOTYOURBACK911.com . Jill and Shaun, who are themselves working medics, paired up over seven years ago to promote awareness about mental health crises/suicides in first responders with a simple social media campaign. It has since grown exponentially into a very successful company, trust fund and resource for first responders of all types. They share their amazing story of the trials and tribulations of being working responders while simultaneously creating a resource for all their fellow responders. Get a behind the scene look at the world through their eyes as both paramedics and mental health advocates... and please help me welcome IVEGOTYOURBACK911.com as a partner to the Offload Delay Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A real-world discussion with long-time paramedic Troy Ward. As a veteran frontline worker and a "hold-no-punches" type of guy, Troy is not afraid to say it like it is. Currently battling his own fight with PTSD, we get an inside view into many of the stressors (and joys) that accompany this frontline work and how they have has shaped him into the person he is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OFFLOAD DELAY? Say what? A brief welcome and introduction to this new podcast from the host Brad Hopper. Brad explains how he will be bringing his seasoned background as a Paramedic, Firefighter and Biologist to the podcasting world to deliver real-life discussions about the world surrounding First Responders. Learn why he (and others) feel the need to provide an inside view into these careers. The term Offload Delay is explained and its relevancy as a title to the podcast is revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices