This week is a brand new episode that made me so mad while researching, I took numerous emotional laps around my apartment to calm down. I'm back and sassy, folks! Enjoy! Feel free to reach out to me at anytime! Twitter: www.twitter.com/peoplearewild Instagram (finally!): www.instagram.com/peoplearewild_pod/ Email the show: peoplearewildpod@gmail.c…

Welcome back! In true reboot fashion, we're going to talk about end of life and dying with dignity in this brand new episode. Does this description seem kind of familiar? Well it should because this is the second episode of what will be multiple episodes I want to release throughout the year regarding end of life. Western culture is really great wi…

This week is a bit of a blast from the past in that this interview was done in early 2020. Better now than never, right? If you've ever been wondering about wilderness medicine, this is the episode for you. If you have no idea what wilderness medicine is, this is still the episode for you. Learn a bit more about a specialty you might not even know …

Welcome back! In true reboot fashion, we're going to talk about end of life and dying with dignity in this brand new episode. It's the first of what will be multiple episodes I want to release throughout the year regarding end of life. Western culture is really great with shying away from talking about death. Let's change that. As Marty McFly would…

This week I have the honor of talking with one of my friends about a world I know little to nothing about aka the land of labor and delivery. Cybil is a rockstar in that world and I'm so fortunate that she took the time to chat! Kudos Corner To all those who are fully vaccinated, masking, and still looking out for the under served, thank you from t…

What do you get when you have two enthusiastic women talking about all things N95s? This podcast interview. Please note that it was recorded in March 2021 while I was sitting in a dark room lit up by a single candle in New Mexico. It seemed fitting to release it now as we are sliding back into comprehensive masking. (see what I did there? Fit test.…

Surprise y'all, bet you thought you'd heard the last out of me. Let's get to business once again and start off slow with getting this podcast restarted. I am once again joined by Nico Santos, Media Relations Guru from Donor Network of Arizona and together we're going to attempt to chip away at more misinformation and false things surrounding organ …

G'day to all you brave listeners. Why are you brave? Because you're listening to the very first episode of this podcast. Why? Because today's release date of April 19th marks the 26th anniversary of the OKC Bombing. Listen to a story of strength, survival, and inspiration. Thank you for listening and stay safe, y'all. FROM THE ORIGINAL RELEASE: It'…

This week I'm back and tackling the topic truly no one asked for, ear complaints in the ER. Also mentioned is Survivor and my thoughts on the gone too soon US adaptation of the show Celebrity Splash! FYI: This is part one of two because earwax removal deserves it's own episode. Trust me. Don't be a jabroni, wear your mask, homie. Kudos Corner/Resou…

Y'all, let's just review the cinematic classic that is Chicken Run, mmmkay? Happy Thanksgiving, wear a mask, and don't be a jabroni. Kudos Corner Jamie K. Howard: https://www.jamiekhoward.com/ Spooky Adventures of Alec and Sam: https://spookyadventuresofalecandsam.podbean.com/ TJ, editor-at-large: 4170solutions.com Thanks for your support and liste…

This week I get to share with you an interview I did with the amazing Mark Winston. Who is Mark Winston and why is he associated with bear spray? Listen on and you'll find out! PSA: THIS IS NOT SPONSORED CONTENT IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM. THIS IS ME GEEKING OUT OVER THE PRODUCT THAT I USE TO MAKE SURE I HAVE SOMETHING TO PROTECT MYSELF FROM A BEAR…

This week, the episode about COVID you had no idea you were waiting for is here and boy, is it a doozy. Myself and the lovely Crit (https://twitter.com/rn_critcare) try to remain anonymous while conveying to y'all how screwed over healthcare workers have become during this pandemic. Listen, reflect, and share this because a lot of us are being thre…

This week I am joined by Nico Santos, Media Relations Guru from Donor Network of Arizona and together we're going to attempt to chip away at all the misinformation and false things surrounding organ and tissue donation. Listen all the way through and you'll understand the episode title. Resources and references: Donate life: https://www.donatelife.…

This week I'm taking a backseat to my own podcast once again and letting Brian take the reins as he tells you about how the gift of life from an organ donor gave him not just a second but a third chance at life. Needless to say, Stacey Q is shook. Also I saw Stacey Q perform live in concert in a room at a casino with #PAWDad as an opening act for R…

This week I'm taking a bit of a backseat as Ray takes over to tell you all the story of how he received the incredible gift of life through a heart transplant. Resources and references: Donate life: https://www.donatelife.net/ American Transplant Foundation: https://www.americantransplantfoundation.org/about-transplant/facts-and-myths/ Dr Alin Grag…

This week my dad joins me as we discuss nothing really medical related and answer questions about reality TV, awkward moments in my childhood, music and musicals, and the holiday season! We had a great deal of fun with this one so enjoy and be safe this holiday season everyone! Please note, we were not in front of a fireside for this chat but we we…

**CONTENT WARNING: This episode deals with assault so listener discretion is recommended.** Kelly Herron might just save your life. After all, she saved her own during what was supposed to be a standard training run. Join me as this week I had the privilege of interviewing the woman herself, Kelly Herron. She tells her story of grit, determination,…

This week an old friend is back, I stumble regarding my prayer candle, and I make a reference that the youths will appreciate (hopefully) and that's not even the first five minutes of the new ep. When it comes down to it, we trust healthcare providers to have our best interest in mind but what happens when that trust is broken? Talking about the ca…

This week you get two episodes with this being bonus content with myself and @onlyintheicu as we continue our discussion about haunted hospitals and paranormal healthcare moments! The twitter thread that started it all: https://bit.ly/33zbwra Thanks for your support and listening to the show for yet another week! Feel free to reach out to me at any…

This week myself and @onlyintheicu joined forces to recap the first episode of Travel Channel's "Haunted Hospitals" TV show. Thanks for your support and listening to the show for yet another week! Feel free to reach out to me at anytime! Twitter: www.twitter.com/peoplearewild Email the show: peoplearewildpod@gmail.com Yell at the show: Outside in a…

This week is the third and final(?) part of the shared madness journey I've taken everyone on. It's an Australian twist to an already baffling phenomenon. Grab your cheesy scrolls and pour yourself some VB, it's time to talk about one week in Australia. Resources: https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanbergara/this-is-the-story-behind-the-disappearance-of-th…

This week I remember the days of dial up, Miss Cleo, and OJ Simpson when he was on the show Jail. Oh and the medical part of the episode is about the second half of the bizarre case that is the Erikkson sisters. Buckle up, y'all. Resources: https://www.mamamia.com.au/folie-a-deux-eriksson-twins/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ursula_and_Sabina_Eriks…

This week I'm back and taking you inside one of the strangest things to happen in UK that will leave you confused and frustrated. (psst: it's part one of two!) Resources: https://www.mamamia.com.au/folie-a-deux-eriksson-twins/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ursula_and_Sabina_Eriksson https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/xwpzvj/the-twins-who-ran-into-t…

This week is a bit different as I take you inside what went wrong in the untimely passing of Joan Rivers. Resources: https://wapo.st/2QTOsON https://bit.ly/2Wp0ANX https://bit.ly/2K15MRp https://bit.ly/2HZJBcj https://cnn.it/2WqtVaA https://bit.ly/2WSqgBT https://bbc.in/2K3nW5g https://nyti.ms/2Kuk9wW Thanks for your support and listening to the sh…

This week I take you on a journey through the land of rabies. This is big bad virus you don't want. I'm sure Jenna Geise never wanted it either but through a medical team that thought outside the box, she became the girl who lived. Resources: https://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/viruses101/is_rabies_really_100_fatal https://www.scientificamerican.c…

This week Ebola strikes two healthcare providers and the blame game starts. But has anything really changed since 2014 regarding safety precautions and hospital protocols? I have strong opinions in answering that question. Resources: https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2014/10/nina-pham-hero-stop-blaming.html https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/201…

This week we go back to the year 2014, do you remember it fondly? Well for some people in Texas, it would be the year that was unforgettable. This is the story of how Ebola came to the United States and how it set off a chain of events that would change certain people's lives forever. Resources: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sepsis…

This week my good friend Kate from the Ignorance Was Bliss Podcast (https://iwbpodcast.podbean.com/) takes the driver's seat to discuss the topic of anxiety and ADHD. It's a good one, y'all. Thanks for your support and listening to the show for yet another week! Feel free to reach out to me at anytime! Twitter: www.twitter.com/peoplearewild Email t…

This week is all about the lovely world of hyperemesis gravidarum. You thought CHS was a doozy? Wait until you hear about one listener's experience with HG. Resources: https://www.quora.com/profile/Ali-Sadek-6 https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12232-hyperemesis-gravidarum-severe-nausea--vomiting-during-pregnancy https://www.romper.com/…

This week I save your life for the first time in 2019. You're welcome. Talking about bear attacks this week for some reason and honestly, the stories of survival are something that will kick start your week in a way you might not be prepared for. WARNING: Gruesome and gory content is described in this week's episode. Listener discretion is advised.…

This week I'm back to tell you a meet cute story about when a girl and a breathing tube met and made magic happen. Every wonder why the medical professional in your life loses their crap over certain scenes in the ICU? Listen to this episode and you might figure out why. Resources: https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/bc2c/bb841d453fd438e3b3360e07b9e75…

This week I had the privilege of being joined by the best selling author Gabrielle Glaser. We discuss why AA doesn't work for some, zoning in more so on why it doesn't work for women specifically and the alternative therapies and methods that exist for those grappling with alcohol use disorder. It's an episode to close out your year that might make…

This is a surprise special bonus episode that is coming in unannounced but with a catch. I'm trying out something to see if it is worth pursuing in the new year. The best way to listen to this episode is to also stream the pilot episode of 9-1-1. Enjoy and let me know your thoughts on if this should occur more frequently in the new year. Stay safe …

This week is about the fall of an almost empire and buttchugging. No seriously, buttchugging is discussed. You're welcome. #yougotwhatstuckwhere I'm joined once again by Sarah from Good Nightmares podcast (@goodnightmare_s) as we conclude the saga of Belle Gibson with the demise of her brand and business and what she's up to nowadays... Resources: …

This week is going to rock your world, you're welcome in advance. I'm joined by Sarah from Good Nightmares podcast (@goodnightmare_s) and we discuss a truly bizarre and complex case of lies, lies, and more lies. It's got more twists and turns than your colon and it's one of two parts so buckle up for this one, it's a doozy. Resources: Belle Gibson:…

This week I'm joined by Tali, an RN who works in a different setting and no I'm not just talking about how she is a nurse in Canada. She works in harm reduction and this week we're going to talk about just what that entails. It's an eye opening episode, well at least it was for me. Resources: http://drugpolicy.ca/issues/harm-reduction/ https://harm…

This week is an unexpected follow up episode that surprised me in how it came together. I am joined by a very special guest, a fellow nurse who has an incredibly powerful personal journey that you must listen to. Carter, you're inspiring and insightful as well as courageous in sharing your story. Thanks for your support and listening to the show fo…

This week I delve into a dirty little secret that isn't so little but is really dirty in the realm of healthcare. Thanks for your support and listening to the show for yet another week! Feel free to reach out to me at anytime! Twitter: www.twitter.com/peoplearewild Email the show: peoplearewildpod@gmail.com Yell at the show: Outside in a field, I'l…

This week I present to you something completely different. OK not completely different but in the spirit of Halloween I wrangled up some tales from the crypt. Well, if the crypt was a hospital. Hospitals are haunted. It's not a question, it's a fact. Trust me, I've seen my share of unexplained phenomenon. And so have some of my pals and others who …

This week is all about saving your life. Again. But I relied heavily on this article: https://www.backpacker.com/survival/a-dozen-ways-to-die Give it a read as it is chock full of good information. Promos: @wivestalespod @yeahnopod Thanks for your support and listening to the show for yet another week! Feel free to reach out to me at anytime! Twitt…

This week I'm talking about nothing medical. No seriously, there is nothing medical in this week's episode. Instead, I'm joined by the delightful Jamie K Howard (@glitterburrito) for a very special episode of People Are Wild. Ever wonder what it's like to be an actor who has to re-enact things on your favorite true crime show? Look no further! Want…

This week I'm joined by the OG friend of the show, my dad! That's right, PAWDad is back and this time we talk about how summer is going for him, Chipotle nightmares, and, oh yeah, the medical part of the episode, his go around with e coli. Promo this week is from a rad podcast, 10-7 Off Duty! https://offduty.podbean.com Thanks for your support and …

This week I talk about Carmen Sandiego updates, grounds for friendvorce, my devotion to the 90s, an old favorite makes a reappearance at the end of the episode and oh yeah, the medical part of the program, drug overdoses. Promo from the lovely ladies over at Our True Crime Podcast: https://ourtruecrimepodcast.podbean.com/ Check them out ASAP! Inter…

This week I get an assist from Elizabeth, host of Ohio Valley True Crime podcast (https://ovtruecrime.podbean.com/) and we talk about my ritual for my days off from work, Elizabeth's superb knowledge of the United States, and how engineers operate in a whole different world than the rest of us and, oh yeah, the medical part of the show, where we re…

This week I explore just how much Smallville has impacted my life while also looping it around to the medical part of the episode, spinal cord injuries. It's roundabout but impressive handling if I do say so myself. Cameron's Story: https://www.backpacker.com/survival/out-alive-paralyzed Promos this week are from the following lovely podcasts: Wini…

This week I briefly turn into Oprah's book club, get nostalgic for early 2000s reality TV, and tell stories about what happens when stun guns go wrong, which is also the medical part of the episode this week. How about them apples? Promo this week comes from the lovely Augie Peterson https://augiepeterson.wordpress.com/ https://twitter.com/AugiePWr…

Can you believe that this podcast has been around for six months? Let's celebrate that milestone of sorts with a version of an ask me anything that I roped my friend Kirsten into doing with me. To quote Big Brother host Julie Chen, "expect the unexpected" regarding this episode. WARNING: We laugh A LOT in this episode Want to know more about my bad…

This week I talk about my camping trip I had this past weekend and how logistically impractical it is to have sex in a tent, how important The Fast and The Furious films have been in my life, and, oh yeah, the medical part of the show, fireworks injuries. It's the 4th of July this week, let's talk about how fireworks are no joke. Katy Perry, be pra…

This week I talk about the return of Big Brother for the summer, how the current season of The Bachelorette is going, which reality TV show they should revive next, and, oh yeah, the medical part of show, troubleshooting skin issues and what are common skin issues seen during the summer in the ER. You might consider putting the lotion on the skin a…

This week I discuss IHOP's rebranding, my not so secret anymore love for EDM, torture (but only briefly), and, oh yeah, the medical part of the program, water intoxication. Promos this week come courtesy of the following amazing podcasts: Mirths and Monsters: https://mirthsandmonsters.com/ Hoosier Homicide: http://hoosierhomicide.podbean.com/ Good …