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Dr. Emma Jones is a hospice and palliative care physician, also worked as a pediatric oncologist and pediatrician. She's been in the field for over 10 years and is active in helping healthcare professionals with burnout in the modern medical system. She is the author of The Phoenix Blueprint, Emerging Stronger from the Blaze of Healthcarehttps://www.emmajonesmd.comBoundaries are important to set up in your work. Proper emotional boundaries with your patients are important to maintain your separation from another personYou can see another person's emotions, recognize them and understand that they are not your emotions True empathy does not improve your ability to provide patient careRecognize when you do take on another person's burden so you can do the work to set it downWe have to always remember to be patient centered. When you express empathy or share a personal experience with someone it should be serving a clinical purpose. It should never be done to help you process somethingIs the patient benefiting from you relating to their experience?Would you be better off to discuss your experience with a therapist or family member?Spending more time to reassure and answer patient questions will save time in the long run and allows you to fully address the chief concern over the chief complaintRapport is developed not with time but can be done instantly by simply being a human beingUnconditional positive regard is viewing the patient or coworker or whoever you are interacting with in a positive lightThis allows you to interact better with the patients you see, viewing the problem as the enemy and not each otherPositive attitudes, smiling and friendly behavior can be culturally discouraged in medicine and this needs to change, of course some situations call for a reserved attitude, but many do notGiving away happiness and positivity does not take something away from you, it actually gives you more joyWe talk about mentoring and teaching the next generation of medical professionalsAdvocacy for policy change is one of the last chapters of the book because you really have to overcome burnout in order to have the energy and motivation to take those stepsYou must restore yourself to help make changes to the systemWe talk about the pit fall of perfectionism. Perfectionism is different than excellence Perfectionism is a habit that does not servePerfectionism is when you try to bring things from the circle of concern into your circle of control - it doesn't workSupport the showFull show notes can be found here: Episodes - Practical EMS - Content for EMTs, PAs, ParamedicsMost efficient online EKG course here: Practical EKG Interpretation - Practical EMS earn 4 CME and learn the fundamentals through advanced EKG interpretation in under 4 hours. If you want to work on your nutrition, increase your energy, improve your physical and mental health, I highly recommend 1st Phorm. Check them out here so they know I sent you. 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition Everything you hear today from myself and my guests is opinion only and doesn't represent any organizations or companies that any of us are affiliated with. The stories you hear have been modified to protect patient privacy and any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice nor used to diagnose any medical or healthcare conditions.

Our speaker is Eli Beer who is the founder and president of United Hatzalah. I want to learn from Eli about his idea of creating a network of volunteers who are available in an emergency to provide medical care for their neighbors. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Show Notes:00:11 – Ian introduces Caitlin Bellucci, wife of stroke survivor Ian McGann, to share her perspective on the medical emergency01:21 – Caitlin describes the evening of the stroke and the first signs something was wrong03:36 – Calling 911, recognizing stroke symptoms, and the consequences of disclosing cannabis use05:23 – Holding Ian on his side, managing their dog, and getting minimal support from emergency services07:41 – EMTs arrive with bias, poor care, and judgment about cannabis; slow response delays critical treatment10:24 – Ian and Caitlin are treated differently because of cannabis—despite its legality and medical use11:28 – Botched bloodwork, offensive remarks, and Caitlin's growing frustration with EMS incompetence13:08 – Caitlin's inability to accompany Ian in the ambulance, and her distressing experience at the hospital14:07 – Finding Ian neglected and cold; Caitlin forced to clean him herself without proper supplies17:34 – Background on Caitlin and Ian's relationship and how their bond helped in the crisis18:33 – Doctors' arrogance and dismissiveness, mislabeling Ian as a drug user or suicidal21:13 – Intervention by Ian's sister (a doctor) prompts hospital staff to finally take action22:20 – Ian is eventually airlifted to a better facility after hours of dangerous delays22:24 – How Ian's personality and abilities changed after the stroke—and how they now relate differently25:28 – Caitlin describes how much worse Ian's condition could have been without advocacy27:39 – Cannabis remains essential to Ian's recovery—including topicals—despite institutional resistance28:47 – Ian and Caitlin reflect on how Cannabis Health Radio's focus on real stories helps break stigma29:01 – Caitlin's advice: be strong, question doctors, and don't blindly accept medical bias32:52 – Comparing cannabis stigma to historical prohibition; the role of money and agendas34:26 – Cannabis helps Ian manage pain and function in daily life35:15 – Caitlin's final message to families: protect your loved one's healing space from judgment and interference36:30 – Ian and Caitlin reflect on similar stories shared on CHR where family support—or lack of it—determined outcomes Visit our website: CannabisHealthRadio.comDiscover products and get expert advice from Swan ApothecaryFollow us on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram.Find us on Rumble.Keep your privacy! Buy NixT420 Odor Remover

Dr. Ryan Stanton joins Jack to talk about his work with EMTs around the state and an increase in measles cases in Kentucky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Emma Jones is a hospice and palliative care physician, also worked as a pediatric oncologist and pediatrician. She's been in the field for over 10 years and is active in helping healthcare professionals with burnout in the modern medical system. She is the author of The Phoenix Blueprint, Emerging Stronger from the Blaze of Healthcarehttps://www.emmajonesmd.comSometimes you need to realize you may be part of someone else's plan and get onto your own planDr. Jones talks about the difficulties with working with pediatrics but also the amazing resiliency of kids and their parentsWe are told that medicine is a calling and a privilege, and we should sacrifice everything in service of the patient – this is an unrealistic expectation We talk about burnout and moral injuryBurnout a helpful term because it's something we can all feel and understand and use to seek helpMoral distress or injury is something that occurs regularly - when there is discordance between what you want to do and what you are able to do - whereas burnout is more at the end of a line of moral injuriesBurnout triad: emotional exhaustion, cynicism, lack of fulfillmentIf we can get the frontline healthcare workers out of burnout and the day-to-day strife, we can help them be part of the solutions to the problems we faceDr. Jones talks about the philosophy of yoga and how it can help us flourishSleep is vital to healing from burnout. It allows the brain to clean itself; you are smarter after getting adequate sleepA lot of us are not even giving ourselves the opportunity to get enough sleepLack of sleep makes it difficult to put things in their proper context and map solutionsWe talk about core values and the importance of knowing what yours are and how they correspond to your actionsEmma shows the actions she takes to correspond with her core valuesJoy and humor are a huge part of our humanity Questioning your thoughts is key. All thoughts are lies. We recreate memories. Our memories are fallible and tend to degenerate the more we recall an eventLearn to let go of thoughts that do not serve you. Choose the ones that are helpful. You get to control them. You cannot believe every thought that comes into your headSteven Covey describes 3 types of circles in our lives in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. You have the circle of control you have direct control over but the circle of influence and circle of concern you have less control over. The point is to recognize what is worth focusing on and what is not worth your focus. For examplSupport the showFull show notes can be found here: Episodes - Practical EMS - Content for EMTs, PAs, ParamedicsMost efficient online EKG course here: Practical EKG Interpretation - Practical EMS earn 4 CME and learn the fundamentals through advanced EKG interpretation in under 4 hours. If you want to work on your nutrition, increase your energy, improve your physical and mental health, I highly recommend 1st Phorm. Check them out here so they know I sent you. 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition Everything you hear today from myself and my guests is opinion only and doesn't represent any organizations or companies that any of us are affiliated with. The stories you hear have been modified to protect patient privacy and any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice nor used to diagnose any medical or healthcare conditions.

Governor Lamont signed a bill into law dubbed the Fallen Heroes Fund. It's an expansion of the Fallen Officer Fund, which provides survivor benefits to the families of fallen police officers. This modified law now expands its availability to include the families of all first responders, including firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics. Comptroller Sean Scanlon spearheaded the legislation and talked about the impact of the expansion now. Image Credit: Melissa Sheketoff

Next year's Pennsylvania gubernatorial race is already on the political horizon. So far, the Republican field is shaping up with three prominent figures expressing interest. EMTs could soon be authorized to give caregivers medication that would reverse opioid overdoses, as a bill is quickly moving through the state Capitol. Pennsylvania could receive as much as 200 million dollars as part of a massive settlement with drug maker Purdue Pharma. That's according to PA Attorney General Dave Sunday. The payout is part of a $7.4 billion deal, stemming from the opioid crisis, in which prosecutors and addiction experts say Purdue and its owners the Sackler family played a major role. A portion of land in Somerset County is now protected through a recent acquisition by The Nature Conservancy. The land is part of a critical ecosystem, and it's being added to State Game Lands 82. Police say an 18-year old stabbed his father to death with a machete-style knife during an early-morning argument Tuesday in their West York home. Raw milk sold in Lancaster County and throughout Central Pennsylvania is contaminated and should be thrown out, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The milk is contaminated with an infectious intestinal disease. The affected milk is Meadow View Jerseys brand raw milk purchased since April 1 with sell-by dates between April 15 and July 8. A Pennsylvania college is addressing its growing financial issues by auctioning its art collection. Albright College, located in Reading, Berks County - according to a report by our partners at Spotlight PA - is preparing to auction more than 2,000 pieces of art. Gov. Josh Shapiro was joined by Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Famer LeSean McCoy, at the official ribbon-cutting for a new 41-unit housing complex in Harrisburg, to benefit low and moderate income home buyers. And comedian and actor Shane Gillis, a Mechanicsburg native, will be hosting this year's ESPYS awards show. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan Jepson MD and CFP, author of The Physician's Path to True Wealth: 12 steps to gaining control over your money and your time – you can find it on Amazon and at this website for free Bryan Jepson MD, CFP® | physician financeDisclaimers:This is not specific financial advice, this is general education. Talk with your own advisor or schedule with Bryan to get specific advice The easiest, most straightforward way to start creating assets is to invest in your 401kDebt to fund a liability is bad debt, it takes money out of your pocketDebt that leads to more money in your pocket is good debt, but this requires wisdom in choosing your degree and education pathThere are a couple of methodologies to pay off debt, the snowball method vs the avalanche method. Snowball goes smallest debt to largest. Avalanche goes from highest interest to lowest interest. Use the one that will actually work for YOU and will make you be consistentThe 4% rule: generally, when you can live off 4% of your investments per year, you have enough for retirementSo, if you need 100K to live off in retirement, you need 2.5 million in investmentsWhy does everyone need a will? If you have kids, it allows you to designate a guardian should you die. It also allows you to allocate where your assets goWhat is the importance of giving away money?Giving can be looked at through a couple different lenes. When you give, you are blessed in return. Or maybe you can view it as good karmaBryan talks about how relationships are an important aspect of life and giving allows for meaningful relationships with something you value. Donate money but also your timeWhen you are rich, you don't have the cushion to give. When you are wealthy, you have the ability to give to othersFinance is simple but not easy because you need discipline. You don't have to get far into the weeds to be successfulBryans book has the foundation you need to understand financeBryan talks about the difference between a financial advisor and a certified financial planner Bryan gives his opinion on whole life insurance vs term insuranceSupport the showFull show notes can be found here: Episodes - Practical EMS - Content for EMTs, PAs, ParamedicsMost efficient online EKG course here: Practical EKG Interpretation - Practical EMS earn 4 CME and learn the fundamentals through advanced EKG interpretation in under 4 hours. If you want to work on your nutrition, increase your energy, improve your physical and mental health, I highly recommend 1st Phorm. Check them out here so they know I sent you. 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition Everything you hear today from myself and my guests is opinion only and doesn't represent any organizations or companies that any of us are affiliated with. The stories you hear have been modified to protect patient privacy and any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice nor used to diagnose any medical or healthcare conditions.

When the Grind Breaks You, the Soil Heals You — and Your Neighbor Probably Votes DifferentLet's be honest: this isn't about survival. Not really. Not for most. It's about escape.Escape from the office. From Amazon delivery windows. From fluorescent lights and HR training and Slack threads about “alignment.” The farm fantasy—whether it's a thousand acres in Idaho or six raised beds in your lawn—is about breaking free from the algorithmic chokehold of modern life. And you'd be surprised how many people on every side of the political divide are having the exact same dream.Your friend's ex-VC wife with the Stanford MBA and a Jacobin subscription? She's reading goat birthing manuals. Your cousin with the Punisher sticker on his F-150? He's welding a water catchment system for his raised coop. They're both watching the same YouTubers. Both whispering about diesel conversions. Both taking notes on how to barter for raw milk if things go sideways.This is how the hippie married the prepper.The Great Rural ResetThe city made you anxious. The suburb made you numb. Now you just want to breathe.Remote work let people scatter. First to the exurbs. Then to the country. Then to places with more goats than people—and with them came fears, dreams, sourdough starters, and political baggage. But something happens out there, past the DoorDash edge.You stop caring how someone voted.You start caring if they can fix your generator.Or unstick a frost-swollen coop door.Or deliver your partner's baby in a blizzard when EMTs are 45 minutes out.Trust becomes tactile. Relationships get proximate. It's the dating rule of proximity over ideology: you don't fall for someone across town—you fall for the one under you. In the foxhole. In the field. When the power's out and the internet's dead, your neighbor with the Trump sign is your lifeline. And your kombucha might be keeping his wife's gut biome sane.It gets real. Fast.The Commons Beneath the Culture WarFor all the talk of division, this is where it quietly collapses into coexistence.One grows tomatoes with crystal grids and moon phases. The other uses heirloom seeds and .308 rounds for deer season. One built a clay oven to honor their ancestors. The other just wanted pizza nights.Collapse isn't just about bunkers. It's about rediscovering the sacred in the practical. Food. Water. Shelter. Skill. These become the new currency. And when everyone's playing survivalist in their own way, ideology softens.Your herbalist neighbor and your gun-toting neighbor are trading eggs and tinctures. Not because they agree—but because they need each other.That's not culture war. That's populism. Dirt-under-your-fingernails populism. The kind that doesn't wear a red hat or a rainbow pin. It just wears work gloves.The Death of the Distant ExpertWhy are the rich building bunkers? Why are TikTokers buying goats? Why is there a whole YouTube genre of people drowning in zucchini and screwing up tomato canning?Because everyone feels the same thing: the center isn't holding.The State won't save you. The cops are too far. The apps die in the rain. And deep down, the dream isn't just homesteading. It's sovereignty.You want your own eggs. Your own power. Your own story.And so does everyone else.The Soil Is the Schism HealerThis is where the new populism lives—not in marches or manifestos, but in compost piles and diesel-stained fingers. The end-times rhetoric softens when you're feeding chickens. And if it doesn't? You'll still need your neighbor to help pull the calf from a breech.The culture war breaks when you realize you're living the same story—just from different starting points. One came from Whole Foods. The other from Walmart. But both ended up in the same mud.And both will be at the farmer's market this Saturday, nodding politely, swapping surplus kale, and maybe—just maybe—saving each other when the lights go out.

Bryan Jepson MD and CFP, author of The Physician's Path to True Wealth: 12 steps to gaining control over your money and your time – you can find it on Amazon and at this website for free Bryan Jepson MD, CFP® | physician financeDisclaimers:This is not specific financial advice, this is general education. Talk with your own advisor or schedule with Bryan to get specific advice The earlier you can get financially literate and work on a plan the betterBryan is an emergency medicine physician, along his journey in medicine he also spent 5 years working in Autism before coming back to EM full timeThe covid pandemic and a feeling of stagnation and desire to keep learning prompted Bryan to pursue a master's degree in finance Bryan finds familiarity in his role as a physician to his role as a financial planner. You listen to the client and come up with a plan that fits their needsBryan talks about the difference between riches and wealth; discretionary income is the income above your mandatory expenses – and what you do with that extra income is how you become wealthy or richRiches are the material things you may spend that money on, car, house, toysWealth is the money you could spend but instead save or invest insteadThe goal is to create assets so that your income is no longer needed. Buying back your timeWhen you have true wealth, you can make decisions with your timeWorking towards being financially independent prevents burnoutChoosing to work vs working because you have to is easier, and makes you a better providerKey attributes to develop to be financially successful: Be patient – assets grow slowly. Be consistent in investing. It is boring. Be honest with what you know and what you don't know so you can spend some time educating yourself. Courage, because it does take some risk taking to invest instead of just savingIf you keep all your money in cash, you are guaranteed to lose purchasing powerThe longer your time frame the better the stock market will perform for youCreating discretionary income is difficult at lower incomes levels. But I do still believe you can retire from EMS. One way that I was able to save and invest as a paramedic was working overtimeHaving higher incomes does speed things along but it is not the cure for financial problems because we all have a tendency to spend what we make – fundamentally it's the same problemWe talk about the vehicles we drive and how we have utilized them to save more moneyBut spend money on Support the showFull show notes can be found here: Episodes - Practical EMS - Content for EMTs, PAs, ParamedicsMost efficient online EKG course here: Practical EKG Interpretation - Practical EMS earn 4 CME and learn the fundamentals through advanced EKG interpretation in under 4 hours. If you want to work on your nutrition, increase your energy, improve your physical and mental health, I highly recommend 1st Phorm. Check them out here so they know I sent you. 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition Everything you hear today from myself and my guests is opinion only and doesn't represent any organizations or companies that any of us are affiliated with. The stories you hear have been modified to protect patient privacy and any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice nor used to diagnose any medical or healthcare conditions.

We need to remember that paramedic and EMT's are solely focused on emergency medicine vs RN's or even PA's who are trained in general medicine then learn how to do EM later onLearning sick vs not sick is a skill that develops with time, it's not always easyGestalt can be an important factor in your assessment but don't trust it all the time, it can lead you astrayA negative work-up does not always mean there isn't something dangerous going onRecognizing your biases will help protect you from making a mistake or overlooking somethingAdvice for the newbies:Have humility when you are new, be willing to be taughtNever stop learningBe proud when you do perform wellDon't trust your gestalt when you are new. Take every patient seriouslyKeep a journalBe honest, do what you document and document what you do, admit your mistakes quicklyTaking ownership over mistakes helps you learn and gives you more respect than passing the buckThe call you are going to is the call you are supposed to go to. That is where you are meant to go. No patient is a waste of time. That patient deserves your undivided attention Too many people hear the other exciting calls dropping nearby and they become distracted from what they are currently doingPeople are put in your path for a reasonAlex talks about a night he ran 3 GSW's and had to use good coping skills to recoverSometimes the lower acuity patients can rejuvenate youRunning only high acuity will burn you out too, take some joy in the less stressful callsAppreciate the highs and lowsSupport the showFull show notes can be found here: Episodes - Practical EMS - Content for EMTs, PAs, ParamedicsMost efficient online EKG course here: Practical EKG Interpretation - Practical EMS earn 4 CME and learn the fundamentals through advanced EKG interpretation in under 4 hours. If you want to work on your nutrition, increase your energy, improve your physical and mental health, I highly recommend 1st Phorm. Check them out here so they know I sent you. 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition Everything you hear today from myself and my guests is opinion only and doesn't represent any organizations or companies that any of us are affiliated with. The stories you hear have been modified to protect patient privacy and any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice nor used to diagnose any medical or healthcare conditions.

Mission: Employable is back in Le Mars to find out more about how the Le Mars Fire Department is using work-based learning to get students interested in becoming EMTs. Le Mars Battalion Chief John MacGregor joins the show and shares an emotional story about why he cares so much for teaching the next generation, including his son, who also joins the podcast.   

With the warm weather over the Memorial Day weekend you might have been tempted to cool off in one of the region’s many beautiful rivers. If you headed to Glen Otto park or High Rocks park in the Portland area you might have seen Emergency Medical Technicians from the American Medical Response (AMR) River Rescue Program on hand to help out in case of an emergency in the water. The EMTs are getting training in river currents and rescue operations this week and will staff the two parks all summer long. Gracie Goodrich, an AMR River Rescue Program supervisor, tells us more about the program, which has helped more than 2,000 people since it started in 1999.

On Sunday, June 1, we're honored to celebrate the courage and dedication of our community's First Responders who serve as firefighters, EMTs, law enforcement officers, active military, National Guard members, and all who answer the call in times of crisis and emergencies. We are deeply grateful for your service!

How do we have long careers and avoid burnout?Micah talks about burnout and how we have the advantage in emergency medicine that we can leave work at work and step backHave time off and don't work overtime every time an opportunity arises, don't only discuss work with your spouse, have other interests that you can engage inEmergency medicine is a fun job to identify with because we get to save lives, but you should not make it your whole personalityFind an identity outside of work, you may not have work at some point and life changesAudrianna talks about taking care of yourself. As we spend so much time being empathetic for others, we can lose that empathy for family or even ourselvesWe talk about the lower acuity patients we care for and infrastructure to take care of their complaint quickly from the ED, patients have poor access to primary care, and we can be that solutionWe can't use low acuity calls as something that burns us out or allows us to get frustrated, it will always be part of the job and we should view it as us being the solutionWe can be educators, we are trained to recognize emergencies, the layperson shouldn't be expected to know thisWe have the privilege of taking care of everyone regardless of complaint, ability to pay, social statusBurnout begets burnoutTake the time off when you need it, overtime takes more from you than it may be worthCertain seasons of life may necessitate working more but you have to understand the cost benefitJust making it through COVID is a victory, it burned a lot of providers out, even those with experienceWe recount some of our COVID war storiesSupport the showFull show notes can be found here: Episodes - Practical EMS - Content for EMTs, PAs, ParamedicsMost efficient online EKG course here: Practical EKG Interpretation - Practical EMS earn 4 CME and learn the fundamentals through advanced EKG interpretation in under 4 hours. If you want to work on your nutrition, increase your energy, improve your physical and mental health, I highly recommend 1st Phorm. Check them out here so they know I sent you. 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition Everything you hear today from myself and my guests is opinion only and doesn't represent any organizations or companies that any of us are affiliated with. The stories you hear have been modified to protect patient privacy and any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice nor used to diagnose any medical or healthcare conditions.

On Sunday, June 1, we're honored to celebrate the courage and dedication of our community's First Responders who serve as firefighters, EMTs, law enforcement officers, active military, National Guard members, and all who answer the call in times of crisis and emergencies. We are deeply grateful for your service!

Jenna, Hanna and Will met in 2022 as they we're training to be EMTs and Firefighters. Jenna is now a nurse, Hanna (with no H at the end) is still on the path of doing similar work and Will is a firefighter hoping to expand his duties and responsibilities so he can do more elaborate rescue missions like on helicopters, etc. Jenna & Will are two old souls who have a different love language and Hanna prefers to give one love language versus what she likes in return. Jenna initially told me to go to hell (in a nice way) and when I saw her 90 minutes later, I exclaimed, "it was meant to be!" and she laughed and had a change of heart. She's a badass nurse who will probably predictably go back to school to get her Master's because according to Will, she loves school. Thanks for joining us today and remember, you are not alone and you can always dial 988 if you're having a hard day. Much love and light everyone.

Analyzing the Karen Read Allegations & The Supposed Cover-Up The defense claims a cover-up. The prosecution calls it accountability. Somewhere in between lies the truth. In this no-holds-barred discussion, Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer to dissect the allegations of a grand conspiracy surrounding the Karen Read case. With claims that police, EMTs, prosecutors, and even neighbors are all allegedly “in on it,” we ask the most basic question: Could this many people really keep a secret? Coffindaffer uses her experience from inside the Bureau to break down the logistics of what such a conspiracy would actually require—how many players, how much coordination, and most importantly, how likely such a coordinated deception would even be. Spoiler: it's not. We explore how conspiracy theories become seductive alternatives to uncomfortable truths, and why the law doesn't deal in emotional certainty—it deals in evidence. This episode is a reality check, a logic test, and a deep dive into the fantasy world being sold by those unwilling to confront forensic fact. Hashtags: #KarenRead #KarenReadTrial #JusticeForJohnOKeefe #CoverUpClaims #ConspiracyTheory #CourtroomTruth #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #FBIAnalysis #TrueCrimeLogic Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872 Analyzing the Karen Read Allegations & The Supposed Cover-Up The defense claims a cover-up. The prosecution calls it accountability. Somewhere in between lies the truth. In this no-holds-barred discussion, Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer to dissect the allegations of a grand conspiracy surrounding the Karen Read case. With claims that police, EMTs, prosecutors, and even neighbors are all allegedly “in on it,” we ask the most basic question: Could this many people really keep a secret? Coffindaffer uses her experience from inside the Bureau to break down the logistics of what such a conspiracy would actually require—how many players, how much coordination, and most importantly, how likely such a coordinated deception would even be. Spoiler: it's not. We explore how conspiracy theories become seductive alternatives to uncomfortable truths, and why the law doesn't deal in emotional certainty—it deals in evidence. This episode is a reality check, a logic test, and a deep dive into the fantasy world being sold by those unwilling to confront forensic fact. Hashtags: #KarenRead #KarenReadTrial #JusticeForJohnOKeefe #CoverUpClaims #ConspiracyTheory #CourtroomTruth #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #FBIAnalysis #TrueCrimeLogic Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Analyzing the Karen Read Allegations & The Supposed Cover-Up The defense claims a cover-up. The prosecution calls it accountability. Somewhere in between lies the truth. In this no-holds-barred discussion, Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer to dissect the allegations of a grand conspiracy surrounding the Karen Read case. With claims that police, EMTs, prosecutors, and even neighbors are all allegedly “in on it,” we ask the most basic question: Could this many people really keep a secret? Coffindaffer uses her experience from inside the Bureau to break down the logistics of what such a conspiracy would actually require—how many players, how much coordination, and most importantly, how likely such a coordinated deception would even be. Spoiler: it's not. We explore how conspiracy theories become seductive alternatives to uncomfortable truths, and why the law doesn't deal in emotional certainty—it deals in evidence. This episode is a reality check, a logic test, and a deep dive into the fantasy world being sold by those unwilling to confront forensic fact. Hashtags: #KarenRead #KarenReadTrial #JusticeForJohnOKeefe #CoverUpClaims #ConspiracyTheory #CourtroomTruth #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #FBIAnalysis #TrueCrimeLogic Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Aspiring model and Instagram influencer Maecee Lathers faces multiple felony charges after Miami police discovered she had the gas pedal of her Mercedes pressed all the way to the floor when she allegedly ran a red light. Lathers, who told EMTs she had ingested "tusi," also called "pink cocaine," caused a chain reaction crash that claimed the lives of two men. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber sat down with Florida criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Melba Pearson to discuss newly released traffic camera footage of the collision.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you're ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without having to leave your couch. To start your claim, visit: https://forthepeople.com/LCSidebarHOST:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokeVideo Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea & Jay CruzScript Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana BattagliaGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the second full episode in our All-Hazards Project Management series, What EMTs can Teach Us about Failing Projects. In this episode, we apply a trauma checklist used in emergency medicine—DCAP-BTLS—to assess and stabilize failing projects.Strategies shared include:Weekly workload balancingStakeholder alignment checkpointsRACI ownership clarificationsReal-world triage questions for team check-insPeople first. Combined process. Progress together.

Analyzing the Karen Read Allegations & The Supposed Cover-Up The defense claims a cover-up. The prosecution calls it accountability. Somewhere in between lies the truth. In this no-holds-barred discussion, Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer to dissect the allegations of a grand conspiracy surrounding the Karen Read case. With claims that police, EMTs, prosecutors, and even neighbors are all allegedly “in on it,” we ask the most basic question: Could this many people really keep a secret? Coffindaffer uses her experience from inside the Bureau to break down the logistics of what such a conspiracy would actually require—how many players, how much coordination, and most importantly, how likely such a coordinated deception would even be. Spoiler: it's not. We explore how conspiracy theories become seductive alternatives to uncomfortable truths, and why the law doesn't deal in emotional certainty—it deals in evidence. This episode is a reality check, a logic test, and a deep dive into the fantasy world being sold by those unwilling to confront forensic fact. Hashtags: #KarenRead #KarenReadTrial #JusticeForJohnOKeefe #CoverUpClaims #ConspiracyTheory #CourtroomTruth #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #FBIAnalysis #TrueCrimeLogic Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Analyzing the Karen Read Allegations & The Supposed Cover-Up The defense claims a cover-up. The prosecution calls it accountability. Somewhere in between lies the truth. In this no-holds-barred discussion, Tony Brueski is joined by retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer to dissect the allegations of a grand conspiracy surrounding the Karen Read case. With claims that police, EMTs, prosecutors, and even neighbors are all allegedly “in on it,” we ask the most basic question: Could this many people really keep a secret? Coffindaffer uses her experience from inside the Bureau to break down the logistics of what such a conspiracy would actually require—how many players, how much coordination, and most importantly, how likely such a coordinated deception would even be. Spoiler: it's not. We explore how conspiracy theories become seductive alternatives to uncomfortable truths, and why the law doesn't deal in emotional certainty—it deals in evidence. This episode is a reality check, a logic test, and a deep dive into the fantasy world being sold by those unwilling to confront forensic fact. Hashtags: #KarenRead #KarenReadTrial #JusticeForJohnOKeefe #CoverUpClaims #ConspiracyTheory #CourtroomTruth #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #FBIAnalysis #TrueCrimeLogic Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?  Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

197 – Sobriety, PTS & Reclaiming Life After Law EnforcementWhat happens when the weight of service becomes too heavy to carry—and you don't know how to ask for help?In this gripping episode, retired Nashville Police Sergeant Scott Cothran shares his powerful story of trauma, addiction, and recovery. From the outside, he was a squared-away, decorated officer. But behind the badge was a man unraveling. Drinking himself into isolation, crushed by the accumulated weight of PTS, grief, and emotional suppression.In this conversation, Scott opens up about:• His almost 20 year law enforcement career and the unseen emotional toll of policing• The moment he knew alcohol had taken over his life• Surviving a suicide attempt—and the call for help that saved him• The path to sobriety and how he rebuilt his life from the ground up• How he now helps first responders navigate PTSD, addiction, and healingThis episode is for any veteran or first responder who's struggling behind closed doors. It's a message of truth, hope, and the reminder that no one fights alone.The go-to podcast for military veterans, police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and first responders preparing for life after service. Hosted by retired law enforcement leader Paul Pantani, the Transition Drill Podcast delivers real conversations about transition, identity, and what comes next after wearing the uniform.Follow the show and share with another veteran or first responder who would enjoy this.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:IG: WEBSITE: LinkedIn: SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:CONNECT WITH SCOTT COTHRAN:SPONSORS:Brothers & Arms USAGet 20% off your purchaseLink: https://brothersandarms.comPromo Code: Transition20Trident CoffeeGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://tridentcoffee.comPromo Code: TDP15GRND CollectiveGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://thegrndcollective.com/Promo Code: TRANSITION15Human Performance TRTGet 30% off your purchaseWeb: https://hptrt.com/Promo Code: TDP

How do we handle the sensitive hand-off reports from EMS to the ED?Different aspects, like potentially violent family members, unsafe scenes, are often a critical details that need to be conveyed to the ED but don't have to be announced to everyone in the hand-off report in front of the patientMicah works as a field and ER paramedic. He talks about this situation and how it's going for him. He enjoys the number of resources he has access to in the EDBeing able to see the whole workup and outcome of the patient is a big benefit as well, working in the EDI love it when the EMS crews come back and follow up on their patients, it's a big way to help them improve and learnWe talk about interpersonal conflict on scenesCasey tries to be as friendly as he can and learn everyone's namesIt's easy for all of us to allow our egos to get too out of hand, but we need to treat everyone how we would want to be treatedI talk about some issues I've had with the fire department in the past – sometimes it is all about how you are doing something as opposed to what you are doing in your interactions with other agenciesAt the end of the day, the patient can be affected when we have confrontational scenes so we should always be seeking to avoid thisAlex talks about working 48 hours with his fire crew and responding on scenes with the same crew and how this differs from private ambulance responding with other agencies he may not know very wellCasey talks about how, years ago, the EMS crews had more time to stop by the fire stations and become more familiar with the fire crewsCasey talks about the power of edifying others in our fieldAudrianna talks about a fire crew going above and beyond in the ED as wellWe talk about small things we can all do to go above and beyond our regular tasks, helping families navigate the ED, getting a blanket for someone, cleaning a roomLittle things like this also help you feel better about your job too; they help you remember why you got into medicine in the first placeIt does require you to look beyond yourself to see those opportunitiesSupport the showFull show notes can be found here: Episodes - Practical EMS - Content for EMTs, PAs, ParamedicsMost efficient online EKG course here: Practical EKG Interpretation - Practical EMS earn 4 CME and learn the fundamentals through advanced EKG interpretation in under 4 hours. If you want to work on your nutrition, increase your energy, improve your physical and mental health, I highly recommend 1st Phorm. Check them out here so they know I sent you. 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition Everything you hear today from myself and my guests is opinion only and doesn't represent any organizations or companies that any of us are affiliated with. The stories you hear have been modified to protect patient privacy and any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice nor used to diagnose any medical or healthcare conditions.

It's EMS Week wrap-up time, and Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are back in classic form in this episode of the Inside EMS podcast. From jokes about Sloppy Joe leftovers from Hospital Week to heartfelt gratitude for the medics still grinding it out day after day, this episode hits all the notes. Chris and Kelly talk about why EMS Week still matters; more than just stickers and slogans, it's about recognizing the quiet pride, the commitment and the transformation that EMS professionals bring to their communities every single day. The hosts challenge listeners to advocate for the profession, share their stories, and — most importantly — support one another. Whether you're still running lights and sirens or mentoring the next generation, this one's for you. Memorable quotes “You may be in EMS if you finish a trauma report while chewing beef jerky at 3 a.m.” — Kelly Grayson  ”We need to treat EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers and supervisors with respect and do things for them 51 weeks of the year, and then take EMS Week off.” — Kelly Grayson “This isn't a flashy job, it's not always recognized ... but it's real. And it gets in your blood.” — Chris Cebollero “Keep on being the rumpled angels of healthcare.” — Kelly Grayson Enjoying the show? Contact the Inside EMS team at theshow@ems1.com to share ideas, suggestions and feedback, or let us know if you'd like to join us as a guest.

Join hosts of the Mission: Employable podcast Ben Oldach and Kathy Leggett as they take a trip to Le Mars, IA. On their visit, they met with the local fire department to find out more about a Work-based Learning program that skills up high schoolers and gets them real world experience in the world of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT).  Dr. Mark Iverson, Principal of Le Mars Community High School, joins the show and shares how his school got the program up and running, why it's near and dear to his heart, and the benefits of taking learning outside the classroom. 

In Episode 196, Juan "Gonzo" Gonzalez—a retired Navy SEAL with prior service as both a Navy corpsman and Army infantry medic—joins Paul to talk about his extraordinary journey. From growing up an Army brat in South and Central America to completing one of the toughest selection processes in the military, Gonzo's story is one of discipline, adversity, and ultimately transformation.He opens up about failing out of BUD/S his first time due to illness, coming back stronger two years later, and what it really takes mentally to make it through SEAL training. But as Gonzo explains, becoming a SEAL was just one chapter. His story offers a front-row seat to the challenges of identity loss, faith struggles, and finding purpose again after the adrenaline of combat and high-performance teams fades.Paul and Gonzo explore:The institutional habits that make it hard for veterans to ask for helpHow the absence of community after transition amplifies mental strainWhy learning to fail fast was critical in BUD/S and lifeThe overlooked value of silence, reflection, and knowing who you areThis is an episode for any veteran, first responder, or purpose-driven professional who feels like the mission ended—and needs to find their next one.The go-to podcast for military veterans, police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and first responders preparing for life after service. Hosted by retired law enforcement leader Paul Pantani, the Transition Drill Podcast delivers real conversations about transition, identity, and what comes next after wearing the uniform.Follow the show and share with another veteran or first responder who would enjoy this.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:IG: WEBSITE: LinkedIn: SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:SPONSORS:Brothers & Arms USAGet 20% off your purchaseLink: https://brothersandarms.comPromo Code: Transition20Trident CoffeeGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://tridentcoffee.comPromo Code: TDP15GRND CollectiveGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://thegrndcollective.com/Promo Code: TRANSITION15Human Performance TRTGet 30% off your purchaseWeb: https://hptrt.com/Promo Code: TDP

New panel with Audrianna (RN), Alex (paramedic), Casey (paramedic) and Micah (paramedic)What do the ER nurses like to get in the hand-off report from EMS?Audrianna likes to hear clear, concise reports. How ambulatory was the patient on scene? Casey recalls from years ago how the ER nurses didn't understand enough about what EMS did, that always made giving reports more difficult and how that has improved over the yearsI always try and give new EMT's the freedom to struggle through giving reports so they can practice and improve without cutting them off or making them feel rushedGiving report is a difficult aspect of the job, especially when it's a critical trauma patient and you are giving report to a room full of peopleIt's easy to get in a rush to move the patient over, but we need to give EMS the time to give report - It's a big part of our day that allows us to build the team rapport between EMS and the EDAlex talks about the perspective going from a busy private ambulance to a slower county system We talk about differences in nurse workload vs paramedic in the fieldSometimes EMS doesn't fully understand some of the nuances of how and what we use their IV's for in the EDAudrianna talks about how ER nurses are trying to maximize their time while getting report from EMSED charting is a lot more complicated than the fieldI talk about how seeing ambulances when they arrive should be the highest priority for a providerMicah talks about the limits of our ability to obtain accurate information in the field many timesSupport the showFull show notes can be found here: Episodes - Practical EMS - Content for EMTs, PAs, ParamedicsMost efficient online EKG course here: Practical EKG Interpretation - Practical EMS earn 4 CME and learn the fundamentals through advanced EKG interpretation in under 4 hours. If you want to work on your nutrition, increase your energy, improve your physical and mental health, I highly recommend 1st Phorm. Check them out here so they know I sent you. 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition Everything you hear today from myself and my guests is opinion only and doesn't represent any organizations or companies that any of us are affiliated with. The stories you hear have been modified to protect patient privacy and any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice nor used to diagnose any medical or healthcare conditions.

We've got it bad, got it bad, got it bad... We're hot for Van Halen! Their sixth studio album 1984 (their final with David Lee Roth) took the band in a bold new direction that blended their signature glam rock edge with sleek synthesizers to produce all-time hits like Panama, I'll Wait, and of course the iconic Jump! We explore Eddie Van Halen's revolutionary guitar skills, find a sneaky music video urine stain, and even dabble in the post-1984 Sammy Hagar years. The Mixtaper is drilling James in another round of Fact Or Spin with facts about fishy tour managers, certified EMTs, and a good ol' guitar string feast! Go ahead and Jump headfirst into the 200s with us!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro3:22 About Van Halen11:14 About 198416:19 Awards & Accolades17:03 Fact Or Spin19:22 Van Halen's Interesting Rider21:04 They Got A Pet For Their Hotel Room26:52 Eddie Van Halen Used A Power Drill In A Song31:17 David Lee Roth Was A Certified EMT34:21 David Lee Roth Loves A Good Guitar String Feast39:34 Album Art42:07 198442:55 Jump46:04 Panama48:58 Top Jimmy50:26 Drop Dead Legs52:26 Hot For Teacher56:15 I'll Wait57:54 Girl Gone Bad59:09 House Of Pain1:00:15 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes:Note: Part 2 of Ian McGann's story continues next week in Episode 450. Stay tuned for the next chapter in his remarkable recovery.00:37 — Introduction by Ian Jessop: Stroke statistics and introducing guest Ian McGann01:37 — Ian's early disclaimer: stroke recovery affects speech, memory, and pacing03:30 — The moment the stroke hit: locked-in syndrome, stigma, and emergency response failures05:36 — A privileged man denied life-saving care due to cannabis use06:53 — Out-of-body awareness and bodily breakdown during the stroke09:34 — Ian's past cannabis use and the EMTs' biased assumptions11:29 — Ian's background as a certified first responder and the irony of his treatment12:28 — Arrival at the hospital and continued medical neglect14:30 — Denial of stroke protocol and degrading treatment by hospital staff18:33 — Wife Caitlin intervenes and demands proper stroke care20:31 — Misread CT scan, delayed diagnosis, and poor communication21:56 — Finally, emergency airlift to a better-equipped hospital23:45 — A shift in care: competent, compassionate treatment begins26:22 — 100% blockage found during emergency procedure28:03 — Waking up: a spiritual awakening begins in the ICU30:30 — Ego death and four months of profound spiritual awareness31:58 — Ian's experience of high vibration and soul connection36:08 — Learning to walk, speak, and function again37:16 — Gift of gab aids in speech recovery38:02 — Ian continues to use cannabis and reflects on its role in his healing39:10 — Discussing the science of cannabinoids and brainstem stroke resilience39:49 — Anecdote about massive cannabis dosing and its surprising outcome40:30 — Ian reflects on his journey and expresses gratitude for survival Visit our website: CannabisHealthRadio.comDiscover products and get expert advice from Swan ApothecaryFollow us on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram.Find us on Rumble.Keep your privacy! Buy NixT420 Odor Remover

Some ambulance crews may not have the best understanding of how a fire crew is going to run a call, with everyone assigned specific roles – often the fire department will be allowing a new crew member to lead the callI always struggled with arriving first on scene on the ambulance because that role is more work and more pressure What does fire like from the ambulance crews when they arrive first?First on scene should be allowed to lead the call and ask for help where needed, second on scene should not be pushing their way in and trying to take over the callSometimes the providers that take over lack experience or are not yet comfortable enough with their own skills to allow someone else to leadIf you have another provider on scene constantly trying to interrupt, give them something to do - often this applies to a disruptive family memberDoes the ambulance paramedic have to attend in the back if the fire paramedic rides in?As a previous ambulance paramedic, I viewed the ambulance as my space, meaning I always appreciated it when the fire paramedic had the respect to treat it as such, asking to ride into the hospital as opposed to telling me they were riding in. As a general rule, if the fire paramedic believes they need to ride in due to acuity, the ambulance paramedic should also attendKash, as a medical director, gives his opinion on this situationI really appreciated it when the fire crews respected our ambulance because the front is truly our officeEMT's can ride in too on low acuity where more hands, not ALS treatment, is neededI've talked before that a paradigm shift is needed for the paramedics at times, where they are more likely to have to attend more calls then their EMT partners -  easy for me to say from outside the field now – but transporting the patient is almost always the safest, lowest liability option, we shouldn't be trying to get out of transports just because it's less workAlways treat the patient like they are a family memberWe are looking for proof that the patient is not sick, as opposed to assuming they are not sick from the outset, our approach is different in emergency medicineWe have, historically, reversed hypoglycemia or opiate OD, and the patient has refused when maybe transport to the hospital is warranted despite the fact that we have temporarily fixed a major problemSupport the showFull show notes can be found here: Episodes - Practical EMS - Content for EMTs, PAs, ParamedicsMost efficient online EKG course here: Practical EKG Interpretation - Practical EMS earn 4 CME and learn the fundamentals through advanced EKG interpretation in under 4 hours. If you want to work on your nutrition, increase your energy, improve your physical and mental health, I highly recommend 1st Phorm. Check them out here so they know I sent you. 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition Everything you hear today from myself and my guests is opinion only and doesn't represent any organizations or companies that any of us are affiliated with. The stories you hear have been modified to protect patient privacy and any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice nor used to diagnose any medical or healthcare conditions.

How do we have successful, long careers in EMS?John recommends living away from where you work, doing unrelated activities outside of work so your life doesn't revolve around work thingsTaking care of someone you know is an odd position to be in, it can mess with your ability to be objectiveJason says we need to have an awareness of how we are feeling and how those around us are feeling, therapy is always a great option, get outsideThose of us in EMS/fire do deal with a level of PTSDTerry talks about this in his own life, when he broke down and started crying without an obvious reasonPTSD is not a lack of desire to cope nor is it a sign of weaknessKash talks about burnout vs moral injuryBurnout tends to blame the individual vs moral injury blames the system we work inI don't disagree that the systems we work in are imperfect and moral injury exists, but I still like the term burnout because, no one is coming to save us, the responsibility is on the individual to overcomeBurnout can slowly occur to the degree that you don't even realize right away what is happeningIs burnout inevitable?Kash says that moral injury is inevitable in some form or another - the important thing is to recognize it and deciding what to do about it, take actionAcute vs chronic burnout requires different solutions as wellKash recounts the Covid effects on EMSTerry talks about the ability to acknowledge your struggles and continue to move on and live your life, in spite of themI asked Jason about his decision to stay a fire paramedic instead of promoting up the chain, he didn't want to promote just for the money, he would rather have passion for it. He is still very passionate about practicing medicine as a paramedic and enjoys his career as it isHow do we get along on scene when responding with multiple agencies, fire vs private ambulanceJason talks about how beneficial it has been to see both sides, you can have more compassion for the other side when you see their strugglesHave the right attitude approaching a scene, work to get along with others as best you can despite the strong personalities we all tend to haveSometimes a short conversation goes a long way. Having ambulance crews stop by the fire station for some food or short hang-out can also dramatically improve your relationshipWe tend to assign ill-intent when we don't know someone, vs good intent when we do know themIt is difficult to fully understand each other's roles, when you aren't doing that job on a daily basis, trauma bonding calls can be helpful when you get into thSupport the showFull show notes can be found here: Episodes - Practical EMS - Content for EMTs, PAs, ParamedicsMost efficient online EKG course here: Practical EKG Interpretation - Practical EMS earn 4 CME and learn the fundamentals through advanced EKG interpretation in under 4 hours. If you want to work on your nutrition, increase your energy, improve your physical and mental health, I highly recommend 1st Phorm. Check them out here so they know I sent you. 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition Everything you hear today from myself and my guests is opinion only and doesn't represent any organizations or companies that any of us are affiliated with. The stories you hear have been modified to protect patient privacy and any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice nor used to diagnose any medical or healthcare conditions.

Are you prepared for others to take care of your loved one? Do you have a care plan in place? Having a comprehensive care plan is one of the most important tools a caregiver can create — not just for emergencies, but for everyday peace of mind. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned the importance of creating a care plan for our loved one. We spoke with Amanda Lukoff, co-founder and CEO of Eleplan, about what a care plan is and how to create one that works for your unique situation. Amanda's journey to creating Eleplan was deeply personal. Her brother Liam, who has autism, is her "North Star" and the inspiration behind her career path, including going to law school for special education law. Through observing her parents' caregiving journey with Liam, Amanda recognized the need to capture all the knowledge that lived in her parents' heads so that others could provide care that truly honored who Liam is as a person. Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://www.thecaregiversjourney.comDonate: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCaregiversJourneys/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/Email: sue@thecaregiversjourney.com, nancy@thecaregiversjourney.com Additional Resources Mentioned Episode 32: Navigating The Caregiver Hiring Process https://thecaregiversjourney.com/32-navigating-the-caregiver-hiring-process-five-essential-tips-alzheimers-and-other-dementias/Eleplan Website: https://www.eleplan.com/Support the nonprofit The Caregiver's Journey: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney Full Show Notes https://thecaregiversjourney.com/33-how-to-create-a-care-plan-five-essential-tips-alzheimers-and-other-dementias Takeaways Tip 1: Start with the Basics The first step in creating a care plan is to document the essential information that would allow someone to provide short-term care (even for just 30 minutes) while you step out. This includes: Emergency contactsMedications and dosagesHigh-level meal preferencesAllergiesRelevant medical conditions Tip 2: Outline Preferences and Daily Routines Beyond the basics, a good care plan should capture what makes your loved one unique—their preferences, personality traits, and daily routines. Your care plan should include: Likes and dislikesDaily schedule and routinesBedtime and morning ritualsBehavioral patternsEmotional triggers (both positive and negative) Tip 3: Document What to Do in an Emergency Crisis situations demand clear instructions. Your care plan should outline: What constitutes an emergency for your loved oneWhen to call 911 vs. other resourcesWho to contact and in what orderSpecial instructions for EMTs or ER staffLocation of important medical documents Tip 4: Collect Key Contacts and Documents Gathering important documents in one accessible location is critical for seamless care. This includes: Insurance cardsHealthcare directivesPower of Attorney documentsGuardianship formsMedical history and medication lists Tip 5: Keep Everything Accessible and Current A care plan is only effective if it's up-to-date and easily accessible. Amanda frames this with an important question: "Do I have a system that is as dynamic as the needs of my loved one and the ever-changing piles of documents and information?" Whether you're using a physical binder, shared digital documents, or a specialized platform like Eleplan, the key is having a system that makes updates easy and ensures the information is available whenever and wherever it's needed. Read More in This Blog

We run thru some of the coolest movie memorabilia as the Pee Wee Herman bike goes up for auction. Plus, Neal Justin of the Star Tribune on some of the best in streaming, and EMTs have some very specific advice about Gatorade bottles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eli Beer is a pioneer, social entrepreneur, President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. In thirty years, the organization has grown to more than 6,500 volunteers who unite together to provide immediate, life-saving care to anyone in need - regardless of race or religion. This community EMS force network treats over 730,000 incidents per year, in Israel, as they wait for ambulances and medical attention. Eli's vision is to bring this life-saving model across the world. In 2015, Beer expanded internationally with the establishment of branches in South America and other countries, including “United Rescue” in Jersey City, USA, where the response time was reduced to just two minutes and thirty-five seconds. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:04) Hatzalah's reputation for speed (4:48) Hatzalah's volunteer EMTs and ambucycles (5:50) Entrepreneurism at Hatzalah (8:09) Chutzpah (14:15) Hatzalah's recruitment (18:31) Volunteers from all walks of life (22:51) Having COVID changed Eli's perspective (26:00) operating around the world amid antisemitism (28:06) goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay's brand new book, Find Your Fight, in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com.

Our system has made access to EMS trained medical directors much easier, which is a huge benefit to the crewsThe EMS fellowship for MD's tends to attract those that are interested in helping EMS because they are passionate about it and not in it for the moneyWe are always trying to give EMS the amount of time they deserve when giving reports from the ER sideKash talks about his technique in getting a good report from EMS on the higher acuity sideEvery provider has slightly different preferences on how much information they like to get from EMS, Kash talks about his ideal EMS reportI really like the crews to lead with the chief complaint so I can understand how pertinent the rest of the report isWe talked about the previous culture on contacting medical control and how this has changed over timeWhat does retirement from EMS/fire look like?Terry's retirement came suddenly after an injury, which made it difficult as he wasn't expecting itTerry still remembers the calls he has run around town, the intersections, he says the bad memories have tended to get better over time. He recommends finding something else to do in retirement, keeping busy. Don't get stuck in the past recounting call after call. It can be difficult to give up the comradery you have at the fire departmentWe talk about the terrible question “What is the worst thing you've ever seen?” that we frequently getIt forces us to recount those horrific callsThe person asking the question is not mentally prepared to hear the answerI talk about the difference dealing with tragedy in the ER vs the fieldSupport the showFull show notes can be found here: Episodes - Practical EMS - Content for EMTs, PAs, ParamedicsMost efficient online EKG course here: Practical EKG Interpretation - Practical EMS earn 4 CME and learn the fundamentals through advanced EKG interpretation in under 4 hours. If you want to work on your nutrition, increase your energy, improve your physical and mental health, I highly recommend 1st Phorm. Check them out here so they know I sent you. 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition Everything you hear today from myself and my guests is opinion only and doesn't represent any organizations or companies that any of us are affiliated with. The stories you hear have been modified to protect patient privacy and any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice nor used to diagnose any medical or healthcare conditions.

Internal medicine physician Edward Hoffer discusses his article, "Can rural health care be saved?" He outlines the significant health care disparities facing rural communities, including higher death rates from major diseases, increased opioid overdoses, ongoing hospital closures, and an aging physician workforce without adequate replacement. Edward questions the effectiveness of programs like the Critical Access Hospital designation, suggesting they may sometimes support lower-quality care, and shares a personal anecdote illustrating the dire consequences of specialist shortages in isolated settings. He proposes several potential solutions to improve rural health care: enhancing transportation, including establishing fairly-priced air ambulance services; expanding the use of telemedicine for specialty consultations and patient access; better utilizing EMTs and paramedics with remote support; considering strategic consolidation of rural hospitals for improved quality despite potentially longer travel; and focusing medical school recruitment on students from rural backgrounds. Edward underscores the complexity of the rural health care challenge and advises awareness of resource limitations. Our presenting sponsor is Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Want to streamline your clinical documentation and take advantage of customizations that put you in control? What about the ability to surface information right at the point of care or automate tasks with just a click? Now, you can. Microsoft Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow, is transforming how clinicians work. Offering an extensible AI workspace and a single, integrated platform, Dragon Copilot can help you unlock new levels of efficiency. Plus, it's backed by a proven track record and decades of clinical expertise and it's part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare–and it's built on a foundation of trust. Ease your administrative burdens and stay focused on what matters most with Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

Unlike your kids or your dogs, when you call them, they come! I am talking about the 1000+ men and women who make up the Anne Arundel County Fire Department! Sure, the department is an arm of the County Government, but the IAFF Local 1563 is the Union that collectively bargains for their pay and benefits, makes sure that they are staffed safely, and they are getting the support they need. After all, they see some pretty horrid things in the course of their duty! Today, we speak with Joe Addivinola, the long-time President of IAFF Local 1563, to see how the union plays a role. And, it is a lot larger than I imagined! From literacy campaigns to coat drives, our Firefighters, EMTs, and Paramedics go all out for the community when they are not working that 24 on 3 off shift! Did you know that the Union owns a four-story building in Millersville? Did you know there is a huge banquet room that can be rented out? Did you know they are a nonprofit, and you can donate directly to support their work? Me either! Joe even lets us know his thoughts about Anne Arundel County Executive Pittman! This was a VERY enlightening conversation and some insight into the men and women who put the wet stuff on the red stuff! Have a listen! LINKS: IAFF Local 1563 (Website) IAFF Local 1563 (Facebook) IAFF Local 1563 (X)

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message This podcast is designed to inspire you to donate either time, money of blood. That's what we say every episode. Well today, you're going to meet someone who devotes a lot of time to the lifesaving work done here at Bloodworks. Her name is Adelyn Emil and as Bloodworks 101 Producer John Yeager found out, the volunteer work she does for Bloodworks is designed to prepare bystanders to step in and help accident or shooting victims in the precious moments before EMTs arrive.   

EMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee talks with Dr. Kristin McCabe-Kline, a board member with the American College of Emergency Physicians and Chief Christopher Way, president of the National Association of EMTs. They explore the vital intersection between emergency medicine and EMS as they kick off EMS Week, discussing its significance beyond mere appreciation gestures like pizza and cake. The conversation emphasizes the transformation of EMS into a critical healthcare provider within communities, particularly amid rising demands and budgetary constraints. They call for stronger advocacy to ensure EMS receives the recognition, funding and support it requires to thrive.  

New panel: Fire officer/paramedic John, fire paramedic Jason, retired fire paramedic Terry and EMS medical director KashHow to determine capacity and how this differs from competency This becomes critical when doing refusals – when the patient decides not to be transported – a very high liability part of EMSThis is different than AAOX4Capacity is very situational and specific, competency is determined by a judgeWe determine capacity:They must communicate a clear choice, an understanding of their current situation, understanding the risks and benefits of refusing or accepting careSuicidal thoughts mean the patient does not have the capacity to makes decisions for that particular aspect of their careBack when I first started in EMS, we would routinely force a suicidal patient to go to the hospital. The current culture puts EMS crew safety as a higher priority. Meaning, if we don't have the support of law enforcement, we are not going to force patients against their will to get a mental health evaluationWe talk about our relationship and reliance on our mental health evaluatorsDocumenting these difficult cases involving suicidality and capacity can be toughOne of the current challenges is assuring cooperation between EMS and PD to help safely transport a patient with suicidality but that is also a potential danger to providersInvolving medical control is critical in these difficult situations, especially with technological changes decreasing the difficultyWhen in doubt, just make the consult EMS trained physicians improve our ability to do our jobs as more and more emergency medicine physicians get this training, it can only benefit usSupport the showFull show notes can be found here: Episodes - Practical EMS - Content for EMTs, PAs, ParamedicsMost efficient online EKG course here: Practical EKG Interpretation - Practical EMS earn 4 CME and learn the fundamentals through advanced EKG interpretation in under 4 hours. If you want to work on your nutrition, increase your energy, improve your physical and mental health, I highly recommend 1st Phorm. Check them out here so they know I sent you. 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition Everything you hear today from myself and my guests is opinion only and doesn't represent any organizations or companies that any of us are affiliated with. The stories you hear have been modified to protect patient privacy and any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice nor used to diagnose any medical or healthcare conditions.

They're trained to handle life-or-death emergencies, but what happens when the emergency defies all logic? In this chilling episode, first responders—EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and 911 dispatchers—share their real-life encounters with the unexplained.  What's Haunting This Episode? A firefighter's encounters in a historic firehouse haunted by the playful ghosts of its former inhabitants. An emergency line operator in Australia dispatches EMS for a medical alarm call, to what turns out to be an empty house… A critically injured person recalls being comforted by an EMT at the scene of an accident—only to later learn no such EMT was ever there After Hurricane Katrina, a first responder follows a mysterious infant's cry and has a shocking discovery. From life saving specters to eerie voices on emergency calls, these are the kinds of paranormal stories that can't be dismissed.

In this explosive special report, we shine a spotlight on the tragic failure of school leadership under Superintendent Paul Gordon, a DEI supporter imported from Oregon, now overseeing a district where a 12-year-old child was violently assaulted during school hours—with no EMTs called and no immediate action taken.But that's not all.Joining us tonight is a courageous mother who refuses to be silent: Michelle Peterson, whose 15-year-old son was groomed by his own high school teacher. In a landmark case, she secured the first and only grooming conviction in U.S. history. Peterson's relentless advocacy is already shaping state laws in Florida, Iowa, Arizona, and Georgia—yet ironically, in her home state of Illinois, her push to amend the law is stalled in committee.As one mother prepares to confront Superintendent Paul Gordon live at tonight's school board meeting, another mother is fighting to make sure no child is ever groomed again in silence.Together, they represent a movement of parents taking back their schools, their rights, and their children's futures.Featuring:• Exclusive footage from inside the school lunchroom assault• Live confrontation at the school board meeting• Michelle Peterson's mission to pass House Bill 1140 and Senate Bill 282• A call to action for parents nationwideTune in for truth. Share for justice. Act for the children.Make sure you follow Maverick Broadcasting Network on the following platforms:Pickax: https://pickax.com/maverickbroadcastingRumble: https://rumble.com/c/maverickbroadcasting Substack: https://maverickbroadcasting.substack.comX: https://x.com/mavbroadcastnet Maverick Broadcasting Network benefits when you shop with the following companies:MY GOLD GUY - https://mygoldguy.com/mbnAs inflation surges and global elites toy with our financial future, My Gold Guy empowers you to safeguard your wealth with physical gold and silver – a real asset for real Americans. Get your FREE Gold & Silver Guide today!PREPPER ALL-NATURALS (code MBN) -  https://maverickbeef.comIn a world where global elites push lab-grown meat and insect-based diets, safeguard your family's health with Prepper All-Naturals' premium freeze-dried beef—100% American, mRNA-free, and boasting a 10-year shelf life. Use code MBN at checkout for a 25% discount and ensure your pantry is stocked with real, nutritious beef amid uncertain times.SUPERMASSIVE BLACK COFFEE (code MBN) - https://supermassiveblackcoffee.com Tired of the corporate sludge masquerading as coffee? Supermassive Black Coffee is your defiant alternative, roasting 100% organic beans with Victorian-era fire roasters to deliver a brew that's pure, bold, and breathtakingly smooth. Join the rebellion against mediocrity and savor the difference. Use promo code MBN for 20% off your order.

The difficult admissions are the generally weak, unable to walk with no acute findings. They typically do not uncover any acute findings while in the hospitalIn the ED, we can probably do a better job of involving some of our resources like social work to really give the patient and their family a better understanding of what admission will and won't accomplish for themPart of the America culture does put us in unique situations as the elderly often do not live with their children anymore. Family live far apart and often cannot help each other when in needNo one blames the patient for the situation they are in, but we want to find the best solution to serve themIM deals with the limitations of insurance much more than we do in the EDUltimately, each hospital group needs to establish a culture. What would you want done for your Grandma?A little more work now on these difficult cases in the ED can have the downstream benefit of keeping admission beds open for your next shiftDementia patients with progression of their disease process can be tricky to disposition as wellWe don't do the best job in our society of talking about the normal aging process and how to preserve our patient's dignity and sense of self in that processWe are scared to death of deathWhat is the difference between Observation admission and Inpatient admission? The care is the same regardless of the admission typeAn observation admission is best thought of as a problem that could likely be handled in the outpatient setting if the patient had unfettered access to follow up to PCP and specialistsIn-patient implies that they need resources only found in the hospitalIn-patient vs obs can change over time, if nothing new is found, these statuses can changeSean recommends the book Same As Ever by Morgan Housel He talks about the changes in medicine being so gradual that they don't make headlines, but they are dramatic over time none the lessSupport the showFull show notes can be found here: Episodes - Practical EMS - Content for EMTs, PAs, ParamedicsMost efficient online EKG course here: Practical EKG Interpretation - Practical EMS earn 4 CME and learn the fundamentals through advanced EKG interpretation in under 4 hours. If you want to work on your nutrition, increase your energy, improve your physical and mental health, I highly recommend 1st Phorm. Check them out here so they know I sent you. 1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition Everything you hear today from myself and my guests is opinion only and doesn't represent any organizations or companies that any of us are affiliated with. The stories you hear have been modified to protect patient privacy and any resemblance to real individuals is coincidental. This is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice nor used to diagnose any medical or healthcare conditions.

The Insulin Injection That Sparked a Murder Charge She wasn't prescribed insulin. And she didn't need it. But she got it anyway—twenty units, straight to the shoulder, allegedly from her own daughter. It was just before midnight on May 25th, 2023, when first responders arrived at an apartment in Grafton, West Virginia. They were there for a cardiac arrest call. Inside, they found 81-year-old Ethel Moore already dead. Her body was lying on the bed in the back room. Her daughter, 61-year-old Kelly Louise Moore, was there too—on the phone, telling someone, “It's bad.” She seemed, according to police, more annoyed than distressed. When paramedics asked what happened, Kelly told them her mother's blood sugar had been high, so she gave her insulin. Not hers, but Kelly's. Kelly has diabetes and is prescribed insulin. Her mother was not. One of the EMTs on scene told the first cop who showed up, “I think she really killed her.” And that hunch would later be backed up by science. Kelly Moore said she hadn't been feeling well that night either—claimed her own blood sugar was low, so she went to bed around 8:30 p.m. Ethel, recovering from a recent hip replacement, also wasn't feeling great. That's when Kelly said she checked her mom's blood sugar twice. It was high both times, so she decided to give her some of her insulin. She told police, “I gave her some of my insulin.” The amount? Twenty units. That's a hefty dose—especially considering Kelly herself, who is more than double her mother's weight, takes 30 units per dose under her doctor's care. And her mother wasn't prescribed any. At all. Police noticed that Kelly seemed irritated throughout the interaction. She mentioned how much her mother was dealing with—arthritis, heart issues, dementia—and that she was the one "elected" to live with her since she was the only sibling not married. She allegedly told cops, “She had all kinds of s— wrong with her.” But on the same day she died, Ethel had called her other daughter in Florida, saying Kelly “wasn't doing nothing for her.” That daughter called back in a panic, concerned that their mother wasn't being taken care of. According to the affidavit, Kelly never told her sister that she had given Ethel insulin—only that she'd died, letting the family believe it was complications from surgery. It wasn't until August 2024, more than a year later, that the medical examiner's report came back. Cause of death: insulin shock. Manner of death: homicide. After hearing that, detectives circled back to the sister in March. She handed over the death certificate—likely still under the impression this was all post-op related. Then, just last week, police arrested Kelly Moore. She's now in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail without bond, charged with murder in the death of her mother. Ethel Moore's obituary paints a very different picture than the cold details in the affidavit. It describes a woman who hugged everyone she met, who found joy in trips to Walmart and McDonald's, and who could strike up a conversation with just about anyone. A woman who read books, loved her family, and lived a full life—until one decision ended it. #TrueCrime #WestVirginia #ElderAbuse #InsulinHomicide Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Insulin Injection That Sparked a Murder Charge She wasn't prescribed insulin. And she didn't need it. But she got it anyway—twenty units, straight to the shoulder, allegedly from her own daughter. It was just before midnight on May 25th, 2023, when first responders arrived at an apartment in Grafton, West Virginia. They were there for a cardiac arrest call. Inside, they found 81-year-old Ethel Moore already dead. Her body was lying on the bed in the back room. Her daughter, 61-year-old Kelly Louise Moore, was there too—on the phone, telling someone, “It's bad.” She seemed, according to police, more annoyed than distressed. When paramedics asked what happened, Kelly told them her mother's blood sugar had been high, so she gave her insulin. Not hers, but Kelly's. Kelly has diabetes and is prescribed insulin. Her mother was not. One of the EMTs on scene told the first cop who showed up, “I think she really killed her.” And that hunch would later be backed up by science. Kelly Moore said she hadn't been feeling well that night either—claimed her own blood sugar was low, so she went to bed around 8:30 p.m. Ethel, recovering from a recent hip replacement, also wasn't feeling great. That's when Kelly said she checked her mom's blood sugar twice. It was high both times, so she decided to give her some of her insulin. She told police, “I gave her some of my insulin.” The amount? Twenty units. That's a hefty dose—especially considering Kelly herself, who is more than double her mother's weight, takes 30 units per dose under her doctor's care. And her mother wasn't prescribed any. At all. Police noticed that Kelly seemed irritated throughout the interaction. She mentioned how much her mother was dealing with—arthritis, heart issues, dementia—and that she was the one "elected" to live with her since she was the only sibling not married. She allegedly told cops, “She had all kinds of s— wrong with her.” But on the same day she died, Ethel had called her other daughter in Florida, saying Kelly “wasn't doing nothing for her.” That daughter called back in a panic, concerned that their mother wasn't being taken care of. According to the affidavit, Kelly never told her sister that she had given Ethel insulin—only that she'd died, letting the family believe it was complications from surgery. It wasn't until August 2024, more than a year later, that the medical examiner's report came back. Cause of death: insulin shock. Manner of death: homicide. After hearing that, detectives circled back to the sister in March. She handed over the death certificate—likely still under the impression this was all post-op related. Then, just last week, police arrested Kelly Moore. She's now in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail without bond, charged with murder in the death of her mother. Ethel Moore's obituary paints a very different picture than the cold details in the affidavit. It describes a woman who hugged everyone she met, who found joy in trips to Walmart and McDonald's, and who could strike up a conversation with just about anyone. A woman who read books, loved her family, and lived a full life—until one decision ended it. #TrueCrime #WestVirginia #ElderAbuse #InsulinHomicide Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

She wasn't prescribed insulin. And she didn't need it. But she got it anyway—twenty units, straight to the shoulder, allegedly from her own daughter. It was just before midnight on May 25th, 2023, when first responders arrived at an apartment in Grafton, West Virginia. They were there for a cardiac arrest call. Inside, they found 81-year-old Ethel Moore already dead. Her body was lying on the bed in the back room. Her daughter, 61-year-old Kelly Louise Moore, was there too—on the phone, telling someone, “It's bad.” She seemed, according to police, more annoyed than distressed. When paramedics asked what happened, Kelly told them her mother's blood sugar had been high, so she gave her insulin. Not hers, but Kelly's. Kelly has diabetes and is prescribed insulin. Her mother was not. One of the EMTs on scene told the first cop who showed up, “I think she really killed her.” And that hunch would later be backed up by science. Kelly Moore said she hadn't been feeling well that night either—claimed her own blood sugar was low, so she went to bed around 8:30 p.m. Ethel, recovering from a recent hip replacement, also wasn't feeling great. That's when Kelly said she checked her mom's blood sugar twice. It was high both times, so she decided to give her some of her insulin. She told police, “I gave her some of my insulin.” The amount? Twenty units. That's a hefty dose—especially considering Kelly herself, who is more than double her mother's weight, takes 30 units per dose under her doctor's care. And her mother wasn't prescribed any. At all. Police noticed that Kelly seemed irritated throughout the interaction. She mentioned how much her mother was dealing with—arthritis, heart issues, dementia—and that she was the one "elected" to live with her since she was the only sibling not married. She allegedly told cops, “She had all kinds of s— wrong with her.” But on the same day she died, Ethel had called her other daughter in Florida, saying Kelly “wasn't doing nothing for her.” That daughter called back in a panic, concerned that their mother wasn't being taken care of. According to the affidavit, Kelly never told her sister that she had given Ethel insulin—only that she'd died, letting the family believe it was complications from surgery. It wasn't until August 2024, more than a year later, that the medical examiner's report came back. Cause of death: insulin shock. Manner of death: homicide. After hearing that, detectives circled back to the sister in March. She handed over the death certificate—likely still under the impression this was all post-op related. Then, just last week, police arrested Kelly Moore. She's now in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail without bond, charged with murder in the death of her mother. Ethel Moore's obituary paints a very different picture than the cold details in the affidavit. It describes a woman who hugged everyone she met, who found joy in trips to Walmart and McDonald's, and who could strike up a conversation with just about anyone. A woman who read books, loved her family, and lived a full life—until one decision ended it. #TrueCrime #WestVirginia #ElderAbuse #InsulinHomicide Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Send us a text First responders—police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and emergency room personnel—face unique psychological stressors that extend far beyond trauma exposure. In this insightful Podcourse, I'm joined by Steve Bisson, LMHC, to explore the complexities of first responder mental health and how therapists can effectively support this population.Purchase this Podcourse here!You will gain an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges first responders encounter, including PTSD, acute stress disorder (ASD), depression, and substance abuse. Steve shares real-world insights and practical strategies for overcoming the barriers first responders face when seeking mental health support.SEE THE FAQ on Podcourses HERE! (scroll to the bottom of the page)This episode will equip mental health professionals with evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and prolonged exposure techniques, tailored to address the specific needs of first responders. Additionally, listeners will learn how to develop comprehensive treatment plans that incorporate trauma-informed care principles, crisis intervention strategies, and referral resources to enhance the mental well-being of their clients.If you're a clinician looking to deepen your expertise in working with first responders, this Podcourse is an essential resource.Remember, while you can listen to the show for free, those seeking continuing education credits can purchase them here. Learning Objectives:Analyze and describe the unique psychological stressors and challenges faced by first responders, including but not limited to PTSD, acute stress disorder (ASD), depression, and substance abuse.Apply and demonstrate evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and prolonged exposure techniques, to address the specific needs of first responders.Develop and design comprehensive treatment plans that incorporate trauma-informed care principles, crisis intervention strategies, and referral resources to effectively support the mental health and well-being of first responders. Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast

Send us a textWhat if the very nature of your job required you to lock away grief, only for it to accumulate and weigh heavier with each call? Join us for a compelling discussion as we unravel the unique emotional landscape navigated by first responders like EMTs, paramedics, and police officers. These everyday heroes are often thrust into situations that demand stoic professionalism despite the emotional toll of repeated trauma. We'll explore how they confront cumulative grief and the societal pressures to maintain composure amidst chaos. With personal insights and expert perspectives, we aim to illuminate the emotional and psychological challenges that come hand-in-hand with their vital roles.As we continue our journey through the complexity of grief, we recognize its unpredictable and non-linear path through denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Inspired by Gina Moffa's work, we reflect on how grief can manifest in fluctuating emotional patterns and physical symptoms, proving particularly challenging for first responders. From energy shifts to body tension, understanding these signs is crucial to their well-being. Looking forward, we're thrilled to announce the return of Jessica Jamison in our next episode, where we'll tackle the topic of food trauma and its profound impact on eating habits and perceptions. Join us for these poignant discussions, and remember, if you or someone you know is facing mental health struggles, professional help is always available.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast