Episode 22-  It’s been a rough few weeks at the Antidotes, Stories in Medicine podcasting HQ with all sorts of challenges including a case of mild Carbon Monoxide poisoning. This week Christine shares that story & is joined by her boyfriend to discuss the surprising revelation when that event brought up memories of  working a fatal house fire back on the ambulance many years ago.   At the end, we mix it up with a little FOAMed on the subject of carbon monoxide poisoning. All information...

This week we continue the story with the progression of the business and some of the bigger clients it took on.  Making some money doesn't mean you get paid, well some do... Also we discuss some big fears #ufo #gobblegobble

Cult: noun -  a misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular person or thing. We share our funny and/or serious top 10-15 signs you may be in a cult. Plus learn some more of our obsessions. 

Episode 21-  This week’s episode is a combination of a segment from the podcast Good Nurse Bad Nurse about the first female to achieve the rank of general in the US military and overall nurse extraordinaire, BG Anna Mae Hays as well as two bonus stories from paramedic Firefighters Rich & Mira! Subscribe, rate, & review Antidotes, Stories in Medicine wherever you listen to podcasts!   Follow us on social media for updates & join our facebook group for exclusive content Facebook...

We back up a little to share where Carlie's head and heart were at during this time. Then get some amazing fundraising tips and African advice before we share some hidden talents. #smearburger

Episode 20-  Primary care is one of the least glamorous areas of medicine a provider can go into prompting many doctors, physician assistants, & nurse practitioners to opt for specialties that come with higher salaries, greater recognition, & more esteem. However, primary care providers are often the first call & biggest advocate for their patients in the complex world of medicine resulting in long lasting relationships that can hardly be found elsewhere.   Dr. Jeff, a doctorally...

So after we were rich for 3 seconds, we started THE business that kept Ben busy for years (as well as nocturnal). This is when the clamps came down and our pastor became the CEO and dictator of our life. In our final four we discuss just a few of our obsessions #magnificent7

Episode 19 is packed with more stories from EMS this week. A married Firefighter/ paramedic couple share what it’s like working together as partners in an urban 911 system, moving to a rural department, parenting a Type 1 diabetic & working in a profession that they describe as a kaleidoscope of human joy and trauma.    One of the calls they reflect on truly epitomizes the brief glimpse EMS gets into the lives of strangers with the bittersweet finding of note from a husband to his wife of...

Ben is smart, but is he smarter than a 5th grader? One time we were on TV and won a lot of money. We prayed specifically for this money and it was used to launch a new business, and a lot of other things. Also, learn some guilty pleasures and the importance of a good straw when sipping Diet Coke.

Episode 18- When is comes to mental health care, treatment teams consist of a variety of specialized providers including psychiatric nurses who help manage patients at some of the most critical times of their illness during hospitalizations. Abbie shares her experiences as a nurse working on an inpatient psychiatric floor as well as her own journey with mental health.   Please be advised that this episode discusses difficult topics such as suicide that some listeners may find upsetting. We...

Have a good business idea? Or even a terrible one? Reality is we probably tried it. In this episode we go over the businesses we started as a church to bring in money (read lose money). And learn Carlie's 1 million pet peeves in our final four. 

Episode 17- We’re ending 2018 with a bang! How many nurse practitioners have stories that involve flash-bang grenades going off? Well these 3 NPs certainly do! Christine is joined by the guys of Just Some Podcast, Tom & Ben, to discuss their unique paths from police officers to becoming nurse practitioners. There are plenty of cop & EMS stories in this episode, but make sure you listen to the end. Tom shares the heart wrenching call as an officer that made him want to become a nurse...

Join us as we take a break from our story and answer some frequently asked questions.  Merry Christmas and  Happy New Year!

Episode 16- Merry Christmas from Australia! Christine is joined by rural and remote nurse, Sonia, who describes the wild world of medicine in the outback. Yes, kangaroos are mentioned & a wallaby was rescued!   Subscribe, rate, & review Antidotes, Stories in Medicine wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow us on social media for updates & join our facebook group for exclusive content Facebook www.facebook.com/antidotespodcast/ Instagram...

What does an Armor Bearer do? What does the Bible say about it? How did we handle this aspect of ministry/life? All this and more as we discuss oils before they were popular, making proper tea, and a final four that includes a massage that will never be forgotten. 

Episode 15- The day to day for an emergency room nurse at a level 1 trauma center is never the same and while the more seasoned nurses may not be surprised by anything, they certainly can be impressed by the trouble the human body can get itself into. Christine is joined by ER nurse, Liz, who describes the challenges of advocating for patients with new doctors, triaging  patients during multi-hour wait times, and the thrill of well trained teams working in sync to save someone’s life....

Newlywed bliss. We discuss how our first year of marriage looked; more time apart than actually together. Another cross country road trip and a breakdown in the bathroom, this episode defines a lot how the next several years looked. 

Episode 14- How would you feel if you suddenly lost the ability to talk? This week Christine is joined by Speech Language Pathologist, Annie, who explains her very important role in helping patients talk and eat after significant impairment from diagnoses such as strokes, dementia, and Parkinson’s. This often overlooked profession of therapists is crucial in returning joy to many patients’ lives.   Subscribe, rate, & review Antidotes, Stories in Medicine wherever you listen to...

So what brought us to this church? Things didn't start out bad, we saw God move in new ways. Today we talk about our journey to LA and the first few years in the ministry. Hint: being ordained, becoming an armor bearer, and driving across country uninsured. And don't miss Ben's lies in the Final Four segment. 

Episode 13- This week Christine is joined by Anna, a hospice nurse practitioner who explains the role of hospice in end of life care and what made her choose this rewarding specialty after years of critical care medicine as nurse in a busy urban Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Christine shares her own personal story of a family member receiving hospice care after a diagnosis of cancer.   For more information on end of life and advanced care planning, see Five Wishes at...

Join Carlie and Ben Buys as they discuss the time God spoke the most clearly in their relationship.  He told them to leave a church situation that was unhealthy and was wreaking havoc on their personal and family life.  

This week Christine is joined by therapist and licensed clinical social worker Ryan who co-hosts the popular mental health- movie podcast, Pop Psych 101. Ryan talks about developing therapeutic relationships by meeting patients where they are, overcoming personal hesitations to develop new skills, and learning surprising things from patients. Christine & Ryan also discuss a great evidence based therapy for trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) called EMDR.   Find Ryan and...

Episode 11- In the world of medicine we focus intently on advancements, improving patient outcomes, and pushing the bounds of science to better health, yet rarely as clinicians do we sit down to have detailed conversations with the very people we are trying to help or have helped.   It is a great privilege for us to speak with one person whose case was described in the episode Do What You Can, Air Force EOD TSgt Daniel Fye. Dan shares what it was like getting wounded by an IED in Afghanistan...

Episode 10- Death is an inevitable part of medicine and few come face to face with it as often or as closely as emergency medicine providers. Christine is joined by Emergency Room nurse, Beth, as they discuss the unique, & sometimes oddly normal ways in which people have passed away. Nurses, paramedics, EMTs, and doctors strive to make death as dignified as possible, but peculiar situations seem to be the way of life. Subscribe, rate, & review! Follow us on social media for updates...

Episode 9- Christine is joined by Australian ICU nurse Alison as they talk about the healthcare in Australia, their worst days in medicine, & the amazing advancements in infectious disease treatments over the last 30 years.   Subscribe, rate, & review! Follow us on social media for updates & join our facebook group for exclusive content Facebook www.facebook.com/antidotespodcast/ Instagram www.instagram.com/antidotespodcast/ Twitter @antidotespod Follow Christine on Twitter...