The Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast

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 DNP role, the role of the Emergency Room NP and so much more.

John Canion is ...

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 about maternal and chld health in Gaza, the importance of a cease fire, and how you c...

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 seeing, the connection between hearing loss and premature mortality, the role 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 Thompson, the Founder and CEO of Sober Sidekick, is a serial entrepreneur and...

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 armchair ufologists. Stephen and his family were victims of the abduction phenom...

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 for an inspiring conversation with a nursing pioneer.

Joey Ferry, a natural-born e...

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 soon to be released, "Colors of Heaven Beginnings Never End." Lynn is a paranor...

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 entrepreneurship, exploring the surreal experiences of idea generation and the realm of fourt...

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 culture within nursing, and the established norms in healthcare units. Lori sheds light...

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 education agency. Where we help Black career women practice self-care. take gui...

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 as a foreign nurse and how she became 'The Accidental Foreign Nurse Lifeguard" hel...

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 bestselling novels "Dreamland" and 'The Least Of Us, True Tales of America and Hope...

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 guest Dr. Anna Lembke joins us to talk about her book "Dopamine Nation, Finding Bal...

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 sharing a series of highly personal stories that were all previously kept hidden, deep...

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 York City in the late 2000's. We also talk about live storytelling in New York ...

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 Isabella Carr. We'll also discuss death work, death doulas, the importance of having a ...

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 Dominic will share his experience of creating art from illness which has guided him int...

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 explore Maslow's hierarchy of needs and "The Default Network."

Tanya Domasky is researc...

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 view of sex. We'll also talk about porn addiction, what porn does to the human brain,...