Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Sloth Fever, and West Nile Virus, It's a mosquito apocalypse! On this episode of the N&H podcast special guest Jason Tetro "The Science Guy" joins us to talk about vector born diseases going 'viral' in the media as well as Monkey Pox, and Valley Fever. Jason also shares his insights regarding the 2024 Olympics and the t…

Nurses are 'multidimensional' and posses a multitude of skills that can be used in various different industries not related to healthcare. On this episode of N&H Matt Payne will talk about his post on 'Translatable Skills in Nursing.' Matt Payne is a dedicated pediatric ICU nurse with a specialization in cardiac care, having been immersed in this f…

Ludwig van Beethoven once said “Music is like a dream. One that I cannot hear.” On this episode of the N&H Podcast we'll be talking about "Silent Disco," with my special guest James Valletti. We discuss how music is important in society, how dancing and the psychology of 'social proof' are related, and so much more. James Valletti, the owner and op…

Ruts happen. In this episode of The N&H Podcast our special guest Bryan Yates joins us to talk about "Ruts," how they can be optional and how you can creatively shift gears to get out of one. Bryan Yates, a former Holocaust historian and entertainment technology professional, is now a midlife performance coach who helps professionals reignite their…

In a world saturated with content, distinguishing truth from propaganda is not easy! Join us on the latest episode of the N&H Podcast as we delve into this crucial topic with our special guest, Samuel C. Spitale, author of "The War On Truth." Together, we'll explore the nuances of propaganda, its historical roots, and its contemporary manifestation…

From verbal abuse to physical assaults, nurses face a myriad of dangers while caring for patients and navigating the complexities of healthcare settings. On this episode of N&H we explore the alarming rise of violence against nurses, its root causes, and the urgent need for systemic change with special guest and CEO/ Founder of Cortex Gold, Mel Cor…

Unveiling the Chaos: United Healthcare and Optum in the Crossfire of Cyber Attacks, Antitrust Violations, and Senate Scrutiny. Dr. Owen Muir joins N&H to decode the drama and its impact on you. Plus, insider tips for Emergency Room savings, Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer' 'Stalking' intrigue, and breakthroughs in depression treatment with accelerated tra…

How do you make Alzheimer’s funny? On this episode of N&H our special guest Dayna Steele joins us to talk about her theatrical performance of "The Woman in the Mirror," a dark comedy about Dayna's journey navigating through her mother's Alzheimers diagnosis. Dayna Steele was one of the top rock DJs in the country and made waves on Rock 101 KLOL. Ro…

There's a huge push for Nurse Practitioners nationwide to practice independently. However, not all NP's are created equally or have the same education, training and experience. In this episode of N&H special guest John Canion joins us to discuss his paper " 2023 Report on Nurse Practitioner Education and the Need for Change." We'll also talk about …

The Gaza-Israel conflict is a localized part of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that began in 1948. It involves the Gaza Strip, where 200,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled from their homes, settling as refugees. Since then, Israel has fought 15 wars against the Gaza Strip. In this episode of N&H special guest Hoda Shawky joins us to talk abou…

Many of us tend to undervalue the significance of our sense of HEARING when it comes to overall well-being. In this edition of N&H, we're thrilled to have David Owen as our special guest, delving into his book "Volume Control: Hearing In A Deafening World." Our discussion covers the surprising assertion that 'hearing' may outweigh the importance of…

Being sober is not only trendy but also a conscious choice for many seeking a healthier lifestyle in 2024! On this episode of N&H we'll be chatting with Chris Thompson, Creator, Founder & CEO of the Sober SideKick App. Chris wll be sharing his 'Hero's' journey into sobriety, how his mentors saved his life, and the creation of Sober SideKick. Chris …

UFOs. Who are they? What are they? And WHERE are 'THEY" coming from? In this episode of The N&H podcast I'm joined by my very special guests Leslie and Stephan Shaw, we'll be chatting about their book "Who THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY'RE UP TO?" Both Leslie and Stephen Shaw have a lifelong love affair with the UFO phenomenon and consider themselves to be…

Nurses: Visionary Scientists Solving Unseen Challenges. In this episode of N&H, our special guest, 'Nurse Innovator' Joey Ferry, delves into the world of 'SafeSeizure.' Joey unfolds his entrepreneurial journey, reveals the origins of the 'SafeSeizure' concept, shares how the innovation remarkably cut hospital laundry costs, and much more. Join us f…

Have you ever wondered what it's like to live in a haunted house? In this episode of N&H our guest Lynn Monet joins us to share her story of living in a haunted house. We'll also take a deep dive into the paranormal, are demons real, and so much more. Lynn Monet is the world renowned Author of Omnipresent, "Omnipresent; What Happened Next?" And the…

Steve Jobs captured it perfectly: "Visionaries who dare to believe they can change the world are the ones who actually achieve it." In this episode of N&H, we're joined by Wally Rashid, who shares his remarkable journey of leaving medical school to embark on the entrepreneurial path. Our conversation delves into the creative process of entrepreneur…

The frustrations stemming from the constraints within the nursing profession can be quite pronounced. Lori Brown, our guest on this episode of N&H, experienced this firsthand and decided to make a significant career shift to become an attorney. In our conversation, we delve into various aspects, including outdated regulations, the prevailing cultur…

You are the most important person! That's why creating a safe place in healthcare is important ! On this episode of the N&h podcast our special guest Glennae Davis aka "the Cope Consultant' joins us to talk about job stress and the importance of enjoying your life. Glennae Davis is the founder and CEO of RX for Life, a health equity consultancy and…

Foreign Nurses are some of the highest human trafficked professionals in the US. Many get threatened with high fines and visa status suspension if they cancel their contracts. Labor trafficking is a REAL in the American healthcare system. On this episode of The N&H Podcast our special guest Kaye Mendoza joins us to talk about her "HERO's' journey a…

America's deadly drug epidemic is only getting worse! The CDC reports that the number of people who died from a drug overdose in 2021 was over six times the number in 1999. On this episode of The N&H podcast special guest and NYT Bestselling author Sam Quinones joins us to discuss America's deadly drug epidemic. We'll also be talking about Sam's be…

We are living in a time where we have access to high reward, high dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, social media, news, video games, sports, gambling, shopping, texting, sexting, streaming, YouTubing, Instagramming, tweeting , TikToking... Our smartphones act as hypodermic needles giving us dopamine hits nonstop. On this episode of N&H, our special gu…

Johnny Pemberton was born and raised in Minnesota, developed Ulcerative Colitis as a child, got really really into Reggae, then somehow went on to have an actual career in the entertainment industry. Johnny premiered his one person show "Minnesota Reggae Colostomy Bag" at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival. The show marks his first foray publicly s…

Today, the use of medical cannabis is legal in 38 states, and cannabis is completely legal for recreational use in 23 states. In this episode of N&H our special guest and author of "Baked: Sex, Drugs & Alternative Comedy" John Flynn takes us on a journey through his memoir about selling pot cookies while pursuing a career in show business in New Yo…

It's estimated that over 115 million people globally suffer from obesity-related problems. Many reports state that Obesity continues to be a significant Public Health crisis. However, there are very few funeral options for a deceased obese person. On this episode of N&H we'll be talking about "Death Fat" and "Fat Funerals" with our special guest Is…

Pablo Picasso once said “Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.” On this episode of the N&H Podcast my special guest Dominic Quagliozzi talks about his experience creating art that started from childhood while he was hospitalized with Cystic Fibrosis. We also talk about the importance Art in healthcare where Do…

What is the EGO? In this episode of N&H special guest Tanya Domansky joins us to talk about Ego death also known as "The Dark Night of the Soul." We do a deep dive into the chemical changes that happen in the brain when a person goes through EGO death, how the Ego's ultimate fear is death, and why some people are talking like robots? we'll also exp…

Is Porn consumption good or bad for you? Believe it or not Porn has been around for centuries. Humans have always had an interest in Erotica and sex as evidenced by cave dwellings. It wasn't until we had photography that we had pornography. In this episode of N&H special guest Dr. Megan Maas joins us to discuss Porn and how media shapes our world v…

Many nurses use TikTok as a platform to share their personal stories of the nursing profession. Some stories are raw and heart breaking while others are hilarious. On this episode of N&H special guest Matt Norman "That Big Bald Nurse" joins us to talk about his TikTok fame as a nurse as well as his passion for telling stories. We'll also discuss nu…

Taking a travel break, or ' gap year', can bring incredible benefits to your life and career. On this episode of N&H our special guest Janet Atienzia RN, MSN, FNP talks about how she and her husband decided to quit their jobs and take a year off to travel around the world to 16 countries with their 2 teenage children. Janet talks about what its lik…

More and more people are complaining about feeling lonely. Not understanding how to control and express your emotions can cause problems in your daily life and in relationships. On this episode of N&H, returning guest Michael Grady joins us to talk about how to feel more FREE and empowered by being able to control your emotions. We'll talk about re…

Do you have intrusive thoughts that are just not yours? Have you ever thought you could be cursed? Put under a black magic spell? Do you have memories of alien abductions? On this episode of N&H Andrew Porter, The Psychic Surgeon, joins us to discuss a variety of spiritually based problems he helps people deal with. Andy has been working with his s…

Does the religious background of SERIAL KILLERS influence their psychopathic behavior and why they kill? On this episode of N&H special guest Melissa Duge Spiers talks about Serial Killers and their religious backgrounds, the high incidence of Baptist Ministers murder their wives, and so much more. Melissa Duge Spiers is a freelance writer, screenw…

H.G Wells made Time Travel famous in his epic novel The Time Machine. Charlton Heston made us curious in the 1970's as he ventured to a futuristic planet where Apes roamed free in the movie Planet of the Apes. And Michael J fox made us believe that Deloreans are magical cars that travel through time in the movie Back to The Future. Is Time Travel R…

Los Angeles is starting to look like a dystopian wasteland. The homeless crisis keeps getting worse and worse everyday with no resolution in site. Politicians bleed with corruption and threaten to raise taxes on a daily basis. On this episode of N&H we'll be talking to Gezus Putnam aka @the-gezus on TikTok and IG. Gezus is running for California's …

Many psychiatric drugs commonly prescribed to adolescents are not approved for people under 18. And they are being prescribed in combinations that have not been studied for safety or for their long-term impact on the developing brain. Psychiatrists and other clinicians emphasize that psychiatric drugs, properly prescribed, can be vital in stabilizi…

Kyle Robertson, the entrepreneur who grew Cerebral Inc. into a $4.8 billion behemoth in online mental health and became a prominent face of the fast-growing industry has not only lost his job as CEO, but he's also being investigated by the Federal Government for his prescribing practices. Cerebral came in for heightened scrutiny after Bloomberg Bus…

Nurses on trial for manslaughter for medication errors. Unsafe patient to nurse staffing ratios. Surveys prophesying over 90 % of nurses plan to leave the healthcare world. Nursings got 99 problems! Could better NURSE Advocacy be the answer? Special guest Maggie Ortiz "Nurse Advocate Maggie" joins host Ersilia Pompilio to discuss the latest 'tea' i…

There's been a whole lotta drama going on in the NURSING world lately. It's tough being a nurse in a COVID/ Monkey Pox world. On this episode of the N&H Podcast playwright, performer and singer Charley Karlotta joins us to talk about her Hollywood Fringe Festival 2022 one woman show "Nursing Is My Life." Charley Karlotta has worked as a Registered …

It's our #100th episode on N&H and we are happy to bring back Thi Nguyen from episode #1 Tuberculosis: The Consumption That Puccini Made Famous. On this episode we catch up with Thi who talks about COVID lockdowns, her journey as a poet, and how she's using Poetry to heal generational trauma. Thi will also share several of her poems she even wrote …

What you feed your baby is important! Abbott nutrition recently recalled various infant formulas: Similac PM 60/40, Alimentum and Elecare which contained Coronobacter, a bacteria that can be deadly. Per the CDC website, there were 4 illnesses and 2 infant deaths. On this episode of N&H, Elyse Shelger joins us to talk about infant formulas, and a ne…

Do you believe in parallel universes? Have you ever wondered that there might be another one of 'you' or multiple 'you's' living in a different timeline? Can you shift your current reality and enter a different one where you are happier, healthier, and more prosperous? In this episode of N&H special guest, Cynthia Sue Larson joins us to discuss Qua…

Death, it's normal. We're not immortal and all of us will die someday, but why can't we talk about it? Why can't we have normal conversations around death and dying? Why is DEATH such a taboo subject? On this episode TikTok sensation "Hospice Nurse Jule" (Julie McFadden) joins us to talk about the "Normalization of DEATH." Julie will cover how to t…

A life is not worth living if you are sleepwalking through it. Have you ever wanted to just speak up? Have you ever wanted to right a wrong? On this episode, our special guest Kali Fontanilla joins us to share her incredible journey of "speaking up" as a public school teacher in California and leaving her job after 15 years. Kali started sharing he…

Do you believe in the power of your mind? In this episode, TikTok sensation @alwaysmanifestingmagic aka Monica Painter joins us to talk about the magical powers of our mind. Monica is a solo homeschooling mom of 3. She resigned from her position as an RN after the first wave of COVID to empower herself, her children, and others in the online space.…

Is your COVID home test not giving you accurate results? Have no fear, China is bringing back 'anal swabs.'The Communist regime claims the virus test — which involves inserting a 5cm long saline-soaked swab up a patient’s rectum and rotating it — is more accurate than other on-the-spot virus tests. Misaki Miyagawa joins us for this special 'timewar…

Were you someone else in a past life? Past life regression is a method that uses hypnosis to recover what practitioners believe are memories of past lives or incarnations. The practice is widely considered discredited and unscientific by medical practitioners, and experts generally regard claims of recovered memories of past lives as fantasies or d…

Curanderismo is the art of Mexican Folk Healing from the word curar, meaning to heal. A holistic approach to healing – mind, body, and spirit. In this episode, Dr. Eliseo (Cheo) Tores joins us to talk about Curanderismo and the Dia De Los Muertos holiday (The Day Of The Dead). Cheo also shares great tips on helping children and teenagers deal with …

Drug and sex-addicted dolphins falling in love with human females, eradicated viruses making a come back, and computers from MIT predicting the end of humanity. It's a literary freak show on this episode of Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast we continue our Halloween series with author Andrei Tapalaga who will talk about the true fascinating freakis…

Has society been placed under a mass hypnotic trance? Are you being influenced to buy products due to subliminal programs which are unconscious? Are humans slowly turning into Zombies? Stage hypnotist Michael Grady joins us to talk about his Youtube video on the Los Angeles Unified School District. The district hired an infomercial giant to use hyp…

Most kids are back in school. Some are facing mental health challenges like depression, bullying, and claustrophobia. School Nurse Mercedes Hendrix joins us from Texas to talk about some of the new challenges kids are facing while they are attending classes in person during COVID. We'll also discuss the Texas ban on abortions past 6 weeks gestation…