The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, was declared a pandemic this week by the World Health Organization. Christine breaks down the science behind COVID-19 with Tina from Good Nurse Bad Nurse along with possible therapies, and how we can all help to reduce transmission (hint TP stashing isn’t at the top of the list!). Everything discussed was sourced from the CDC, WHO, and research articles accessed from The Lancet’s COVID-19 Resource Centre Information is up to date as of Friday morning...

People who are drawn to healthcare tend to be amazingly compassionate, resilient, and hardworking, but the path each of us takes to our goals can vary just as much as the types of careers that exist in medicine.  Registered Nurse, Robin, candidly shares how her prior jobs as an exotic dancer & stripper taught her valuable skills that translate unbelievably well to MedSurg nursing and the ICU. After all, dealing with drunk men at a strip club is not much different than handling a combative...

After a bit of a hiatus Antidotes, Stories in Medicine is back featuring Geriatrician & author, Dr. Louise Aronson, MD. Louise shares beautiful stories about aging with Christine from her new book, Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life. The bestselling author- physician discusses how the later part of life can be fullest despite many societal misconceptions and the role of healthcare providers in promoting wellbeing when work may stop, but life certainly...

We are back to Inova Loudoun to discuss the innovative FACT*R program which brings blood directly to entrapped trauma patients.  Dr. John Morgan, Operational Medical Director for Loudoun County Combined Fire & Rescue System and Stephanie Boese, RN, MSN, CCRN, TCRN, Trauma Program Manager for Inova Loudoun Hospital discuss the call that prompted the creation of the Field Available Component Transfusion Response and how the program is changing the way ground EMS agencies respond to the most...

This week we return to the topic of the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing with Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. Bryan Canterbury. Dr. Canterbury was one of many medical professionals, but only a few ER docs, who ran to the finish line on that sunny April day to treat the hundreds of victims injured after 2 bombs exploded during Boston’s hallowed race. With his typical candor & humility, Dr. Canterbury remarks on the differences between working traumas in the street versus the natural habitat...

It’s our first on-location recording! This week we venture out to Inova Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, Virginia to hear what happens when critical care medicine meets classical musicianship. Clinical Nurse Specialist, Amanda, & Music Therapist, Ray, took time out of their busy day to explain their original research into how music therapy helps improve pain, anxiety, and so much more for some of the sickest patients in their hospital. Many thanks to Renee’ Brohard, Amanda Golino, MSN, RN,...

We wrap up this season with how we got to our now. And in our final 4 we touch on our biggest marital lessons and advice. #freecounseling #whatdoweknow

Episode 30- Dr. Richard Sagall, founder of the website NeedyMeds.org, joins the show this week to share just some of the incredible services his site offers to help people across the US afford their medication. Dr. Sagall and Christine also discuss skepticism, rising costs in health care, and the ever growing issue of false information in medicine.   Visit www.NeedyMeds.org online or on their app to see even more programs than those discussed in the episode. Subscribe, rate, & review...

A few steps forward, a few back. That's what many of the years in between felt like. We inch closer to understanding more about each other and in our final four we talk about the things we think are overrated. Sorry in advance to those on the other side. #beyhive #nofilter

Episode 29- Six years after the Boston Marathon Bombing Christine speaks with someone who experienced it, her father. George shares what that day was like & what Boston Marathon means for the runners who participate every year, including the spirit & sense of community that was not broken despite the actions of two terrorists on April 15, 2013.   Subscribe, rate, & review Antidotes, Stories in Medicine wherever you listen to podcasts!   Follow us on social media for updates &...

We take another break to allow you to get to know us even more! Thanks to those who submitted final 4 suggestions, enjoy our chaos. 

Episode 28- This week we stay on the topic of medicine, but the species is a bit different as we delve into veterinary medicine with UK equine vet Naomi Mellor. While some of the terms & concepts may be similar, Naomi proves the old adage, “a whole different animal” really rings true when treating horses compared to humans. Find Naomi’s podcast, Smashing the Ceiling wherever you listen to Antidotes, Stories in Medicine and on social media at Instagram @smashingtheceiling Facebook...

Apparently changing our location does not heal all. Continue to follow along with us as we start to peel away at the layers and begin to realize how hurt we really were. Lastly, hear some highs and lows of parenting this far! #toysruspoo #wormhands

Episode 27- Affectionately dubbed ‘The Combat Midwife’ by the over 10,000 US Army combat medics she has taught throughout the years, Jess, a Certified Professional Midwife, Paramedic, & EMS educator, joins the podcast this week to share tales of catching babies & teaching US service members the best in pre-hospital casualty care.   Follow Jess on instagram @combatmidwife Subscribe, rate, & review Antidotes, Stories in Medicine wherever you listen to podcasts!   Follow us on...

Bonus!  Firefighter Dan from the episode “Why We Do It” returns to share what it was like finish the stair climb, thank everyone who donated & update us on how EMT school is going! Listen to the end to find out how you can win a signed copy of Dr. Jonathan Howard’s book, Cognitive Errors & Diagnostic Mistakes. Subscribe, rate, & review Antidotes, Stories in Medicine wherever you listen to podcasts!   Follow us on social media for updates & join our facebook group for...

Join us as we navigate the next year of our life outside of the church. We quickly go from a blissful euphoric state to deep unexplained sorrow.  How do you begin to heal when you can't comprehend your own dysfunction? Join us in our final four to see how Ben improves his life with podcasts and Carlie improves her detective eye. 

Episode 26-  Storytelling is a powerful part of human culture as clearly evidenced by the power of podcasts particularly this one, which focuses on medical anecdotes to both entertain & inform. However, the emotional response of anecdotes can be used to spread misinformation & create harm when used to contradict evidence based medicine by anti-vaccine or so called “alternative medicine” advocates. Lucky for us, Dr. Jonathon Howard, a neurologist & psychiatrist, who has written a...

Episode 25-  While kids are at school their health & wellbeing is watched over by a handful of diligent nurses who juggle a multitude of roles to fulfill the needs of public health, mental health, addiction counseling, emergency medicine, career counseling, & preventive medicine. Tessa, one of three school nurses for a district of 3,500 student ages 5- 21, shares what just a tiny part of what her job is like to helps kids stay healthy as they grow up in American public schools....

This episode we find out some news that rocks everyone to the core. Every emotion was experienced.  At the same time, there's a path perfectly set up fo us that could only be God orchestrated.  Don't miss us sharing each other's quirks and habits. #2wethands #keto$

Episode 24-  Who has checked the organ donor box on their driver’s license form? Is there a little heart nestled somewhere among the essential stats that make up your identity? If so, have you ever considered what it would be like to donate your organs or what about need an organ? When Elissa found herself suddenly herself needing a heart after a viral infection in her early 20s, someone who had checked that box allowed her to be able to share the incredible story with us today.   Check out...

The Veil lifts and we begin to see the truth. Coming off NYC, we spend Christmas away which allows us to separate from our reality and get more understanding. Our pastors world is slowly crumbling around him, and us. This starts the beginning of our liberation, before things actually get way worse.  And hang tight for our favorite smells in this weeks final four. 

Episode 23-  Break time is over & this week features Kim, an Emergency Room travel nurse from the fantastic podcast People Are Wild, to share to some insights into medicine picked up from years of crisscrossing the country by way of trauma bays. Christine & Kim discuss everything from the most absurd footwear in acute care to how even prime time TV can’t get as wild as real ER stories.   Check out People Are Wild on twitter @peoplearewild    Subscribe, rate, & review Antidotes,...

The trip of a lifetime that helped change it all. At the end of our wits and our wallets, we took the opportunity to visit family in the Big Apple. It was there that the fog began to lift slightly and we (Ben) were asked some questions; that for the first time started to sink in just a little. A huge part of our rescue started here. 

Our final year. Continued long hours, continued distance between us. We talk about the months leading up to the unraveling... Africa part 2, more gambling, and an office lease. Also hear our most memorable Chipotle dates. #unevenfood