Friends and Enemas
Episodes
Season Wrap-Up: Nursing Wins, New Adventures & Back-to-Work Realities
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our season finale, Lindsey and Jared take a reflective look back at the year in nursing—celebrating wins, sharing challenges, and laughing at the...
Vital Signs of a Nurse Friendship w/ Addison
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your coffee (or post-shift snack) and hang out with us 🩺✨ In this episode, Addison and I catch up on life lately—from what’s been happen...
AI in Hospitals & Virtual Nursing: Remote RN Ava on the Future of Healthcare
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in Las Vegas for a mini episode where I catch up with remote RN Ava at the HEALTH Conference to discuss the future of healthcare. From new med...
Life in Labor & Delivery: L&D New Grad Stories & Reddit Confessions
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TW: This episode contains mentions of miscarriages and pregnancy complications. On this episode of Friends & Enemas, we’re joined by Mama Tina, ...
Saving Lives in Eldoret: Addressing Fistulas, FGM, and Maternal Health with Meg Vernon
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: This is an episode about women's health and includes stories and descriptions of childbirth trauma, including references to mutil...
Our Choice to be Child Free w/ Amanda @clockedoutdinks
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lindsey and guest, Amanda (@clockedoutdinks), reunite to catch up and open up about their lives, their careers, their decision to rem...
From Mad Nurses to Movement: Inside CA's nursing union with UNAC/UHCP
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and NEEDED episode, Lindsey interviews Executive Vice President Peter Sidhu, RN, of UNAC/UHCP, one of the top nursing unions in Cal...
From Blood Samples to Food Storage: Lab Scientist Marilyn Breaks Down Lab Life & Myths
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens in the lab after you send off those samples? Friends & Enemas welcomes Marilyn the Lab Scientist, also known online as @marily...
Lessons from the Dying: Deathbed Confessions and Hospice Stories with Hospice Nurse Julie
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it really like to work in hospice care? Death, dignity, and compassion. Join Lindsey and Hospice Nurse Julie as they explore deathbed confess...
Final Spooky Shift: Real Ghost Stories from Healthcare Workers
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spooky Season Finale – Spooky Healthcare Stories with Lindsey & Jared!Lindsey and Jared are back — in full Halloween costume — to close out ...
Vitals & Visions w/ Jennifer Stone
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for goosebumps! In this special Halloween episode, host Lindsey Shelton is joined by Jennifer Stone — registered nurse and beloved actress...
Whispers From Beyond the Curtain: Hospice Tales
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the third installment of our Halloween spooky episode, Jared and Lindsey, two ICU nurses, pull back the curtain on the world between life and death...
Convince Me It's Paranormal w/ Jason Wolf
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Lindsey and special guest Jason Wolf for a the second installment of spooky eps with this fun episode where they dive into real-life ghost s...
Hide and Shriek | Pediatric Unit Horror Stories from Healthcare Workers
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the eerie side of medicine in this chilling episode of Friends and Enemas. Lindsey dives into listener submission stories from healthcare wo...
DNA Disasters: The Wildest Ancestry Test Stories
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your AncestryDNA results reveal way more than you bargained for? In this episode, Lindsey dives into jaw-dropping DNA surprise stori...
Knifepoint, Courage, Recovery: The Leigh Collins Incident
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping episode, we share the harrowing story of Leigh Collins, with guest LEIGH COLLINS! A California woman who survived a violent home inva...
We're Back! Where have we been!?
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a minute, I know. After we wrapped season 4, we took a vacation, had to say goodbye to our beloved sweet goodest boy, Murphy, adopted ou...
Our Choice to be Child Free w/ Amanda @clockedoutdinks
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lindsey and guest, Amanda (@clockedoutdinks), reunite to catch up and open up about their lives, their careers, their decision to rem...
Leaving the Bedside: Nursing in Alaska, Leadership Lessons, and Reinventing Your Career
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to be a nurse on America’s final frontier—or to leave the traditional hospital grind behind entirel...
Rewiring the Nurse Mindset: Somatic Nursing, Trauma Healing, and The Nurse Dream Lab with Emily Knife
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Emily Knife, nurse, entrepreneur, founder, and creator of The Nurse Dream Lab. Aimed at helping nurses with mental healt...
Nurse and DACA Advocate Jaz Vergara on Immigrant Strength and Healthcare Service
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet one of our favorite advocates - Jaz Vergara @iamjazv on IG and join us as we talk with her about being a dedicated nurse, DACA recipient for Mexi...
PART 2: Bullies, Burnout, Going Viral, and Unfiltered ICU Nurses w/ Jason Wolf
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fun didn't end last week, the convo was so good we have a part 2!ICU nurses Lindsey Shelton and Jason Wolf keep the convo going for the second...
PART 1: Bullies, Burnout, Going Viral, and Unfiltered ICU Nurses with Jason Wolf
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been needing a laugh, this one's for you! ICU nurse Lindsey Shelton and Jason Wolf reunite after two years from the first time they collabor...
Healthcare Dating 101: Genius or Disaster?
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the wild world of dating in healthcare—from hospital hallway flirtations to the eternal debate: Should healthcare...
Inside Nursing Unions: Myths, Power, and How to Organize Safely
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really goes on behind the scenes of nursing unions? Our guest this week, ER Nurse and the President of the Registered Nurses Association at UCMC ...
Workplace Violence in Healthcare: Real Stories & Safety Tips
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Lindsey and Jared delve into the growing crisis of workplace violence in healthcare. They break down the alarming statistics...
Nurse From Home: The Remote Nursing Path
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think Remote Nursing Only Has 3 Job Options? Think Again — We are debunking that myth with David from @GoBeyondTheBedside!Remote nursing is growing ...
Going Back to School For Nursing w/ ER Nurse - Madalyn
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"I was tired of getting yelled at" is a common theme in this industry, but it has not deterred ER nurse Madalyn. Madalyn got a degree in bus...
The Hospital Is A Glorified Brothel
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's fun, it's giggles, it's Nurse Brenden! This gem of a human drove down to meet with us and record an episode, and we're so glad be...
I don't want to say I got mad, but I got mad.
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is Dr. Lorre Laws - An absolute pivot queen who started as a CNA, then became an integrated nursing professor, nursing scientist, and author! She...
Workplace Violence: Nurse Leela Story
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of violence against women. On Feb 18th of this year, a 67-year-old nurse named Leela laid out her ...
Build Your Own Table w/ The Teaching NP
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If there's no seat for you at a table, build your own damn table! - Sunny Khangura, The Teaching NP from Canada! We’re very excited to welcome an in...
Y'all heard of Postpartum Psychosis?
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode comes with a trigger warning of attempted suicide and self harm - please take care while listening. Meet Rachel! Nurse, mom, and now advo...
Colton Lord A Nurse Daddy
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we welcome one-half of the popular IG account, @Nursedaddies, Colton Lord! Colton & Lindsey dive into the questions of trauma and pro...
Bedside Barbie, BSN, RN, & Just A Girl.
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Money.Haters.CopsChildhood DreamsWork TraumaNight ShiftAccusationsYou know, all the typical trials and tribulations of a new grad nurse! Did we miss a...
Let's Get Educated: Immigration
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking from tradition, we're pivoting to an episode for education! In the last few months, Lindsey's curiosity about Immigration has been pi...
This Wasn't in the Nursing Textbook.
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm your Host & Guest- I'm a Ghost! This episode is all about the nursing tips you won't find in a textbook. These are things I've come to ...
Pry Into Our Personal Life
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Naturally, people online have a lot to say about us and our relationship. They also have loads of questions, very personal questions, and while it's a...
Dr. Molly Says... some crazy sh**
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Veterinarian Dr. Molly Brinkmann joins Lindseys for a PHENOMENAL chat about patient (of all types) care, the fact that there are no vet drama series, ...
Scrub-sessed w/ @ScrubLaddy
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The scrubs collide with your host, Scrubhacks interviewing Brock aka ScrubLaddy! Join us to listen to Brocks's thoughts, stories, and LOLs from naviga...
What's in the bag? Babies!
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FLASH WARNING NOTE: The flashing seen from the device demo is due to the camera - Firefly Vein Lights DO NOT flash. Welcome back to F&E for Seaso...
BONUS JONAS: Juicy Bits Episode II
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS JONAS: Juicy Bits Episode II It's not an infomercial, BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE. Another bonus episode of our Juicy Bits series that we recorded ba...
BONUS: From a Juicy Bit to a Juicy Piece!
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
F&E DEEP CUT: This is from a small series we were planning to do called, Juicy Bits. It was made for Patreon during a previous season, but we comp...
Heaven's Waiting Room
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of gun violence. At F&E, we love to hear from all types of nurses because the "average" pers...
Please Let Me Feel Something
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
She's just a girl, she's just a nurse, and she's just a spicy smut writer - which is to say, she's one hell of a woman! Lexie Woods joins Lindsey to ...
Must Love Dogs
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare is hard out here - for human and pet healthcare! Dr. Sarah Cortright is a veterinarian in Orange County and volunteers with the Under Dog C...
Dancer - Teacher - Nurse
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
F&E loves getting to know nurses with all backgrounds, and in this episode, we have Ashley C! Finding nursing later in life and feeling very conne...
10 Things in 10 years: The Sheltons
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
10 years married and The Shelton's are here to go through the top 10 things they've learned in that time! Married at 25, they've been and still are le...
You're Not Dumb You're Overwhelmed
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a crowd favorite, embarrassing new grad stories! I get a lot of requests for these, understandably, because they make us all feel a little better...
The Psychology of a Hater
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet F&E fan and licensed therapist Kristen! Kristen joins us to talk with Lindsey about an all too-familiar story. Through her interesting and sa...
The Medical Rorschach Test
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frenemas, get ready to giggle! This episode with Scotty Hatch, a former medical assistant, will have you laughing in public. Scotty's a ball of e...
Our Financial Oddyssey
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ya'll have always been so curious about our money - so we're breaking it down because it hasn't been the one fell swoop that most of you g...
Even Lawyers have Feelings
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's an At-will state? What's a Right-to-work state? What are unions up to these days? Is making porn at work protected under the first a...
The Nurse We All Strive To Be
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
and the nurse we deserve is Ashley Adkins! This is a very refreshing episode. It's not often you find someone who feels this called to nursing or ...
Internet Fame, Haters, & Confidence w/ Avery Woods
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One day, we won't try to tear down confident women. One day, we won't be able to fill multiple podcast episodes about the amount of hate peopl...
She's A Lady Doctor?!
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a Betsy Grunch origin story! What happened in her life to lead her to become a Neurosurgeon? Press play and find out! Why did she enter a ...
We've All Worked w/ Old Hags
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features nurse comedian Sarah Gray, but you may know her for her alter ego, who loves to prank call people, Sue Dillon! This southern gem...
ER & ICU Beef Continues...
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, we’re stirring the pot with this episode with guest Paige Slayton! I’m kidding; we’re actually super alike - Paige also didn’t really know...
Nurses Should Not Date Each Other
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're going down to the foundation of our relationship! You'll love a deep dive into a relationship, and it's like couples for us, so here...
They Only Did It for the Money w/ Hospice Nurse Julie
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nurse, content creator, and death and dying educator Julie joins me to discuss her new book, her transition from ICU to Hospice nursing, burnout, her ...
She's Too Sensitive w/ Jared Shelton
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, Frenemas! Let’s get you updated: To start, we moved, out of the RV and into a real and genuine HOUSE! Said house is in Arizona, and ye...
I Must Confess: New Grad Edition w/ Jared
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've made it the end!!! ... Of season 2, guys, don't worry. This season, we received so many stories from our listeners, and our personal f...
The Worst Day Ever w/ Jaeda Simmons
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: Infant Loss In 2021, Jaeda is eight months pregnant and is excitedly awaiting the arrival of her first baby, a boy to be named Myers...
Doo Doo & Delivery w/ Anna the Nurse
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to time with Anna, you know it's going to be fun at full speed! Anna's return to the hot seat means wild delivery stories, poop,...
Talk Nerdy to Me w/ Jared
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is nerdy nerdy! Jared is at the helm, and we're talking in 100% nursing code. Normies, beware: this won't make a lick of sense, b...
No Crowns No Glory w/ Nicole C
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode, we talk about addiction! BUT we also cover a lot more! Together we dive deep into stories, experiences, and trauma...
Tips, Tricks, and Jared
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a Jared-centric episode because you asked for more Jared, and we're all about giving the people what they want! Travel nursing is changing...
Spidey Senses w/ Layla The Nurse
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss... everything under the dang sun with Layla, the pediatric ICU nurse! We cover newbie treatment, abuse and ethics, Netflix...
Let's Look At Your Baby w/ Natalie Avni
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
She's a wife... she's a mom of 3... she's an ultrasound tech... she's Natalie Avni! This week we welcome this lovely Sonographer to ta...
Act Your Wage ft. Alexis Stevens
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about health from a “normies” perspective...(someone not in healthcare). We talk about burnout in other careers, work-lif...
Animal Nurse vs Human Nurse w/ Peter Carlos
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal Ideation/Suicide/Poop If you're having thoughts/feelings about suicide, please get help. You belong here, have a purp...
Fire Department Chronicles with Jason Patton
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's give Jason Patton a warm welcome! He is well known for his skits on social media that depict what he goes through with patients as a first r...
1-Star Review
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WELCOME BACK FRENEMAS! I hope we didn't make you wait too long, but it'll be so worth it, contrary to what this episode title suggests! Howeve...
S1E14: Eerie Encounters (Finale)
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SEASON FINALE: Well Frenemas, we did it and we're doing it in style. Season 1 comes to a close this Halloween with spooky and scary stories from s...
S1E13: yOu DiDnT lEaRn tHiS iN nUrSinG ScHoOl?
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever walked towards the hospital doors and had that gnawing anxiety creep up with every step that brings you closer to the entrance? BECAUSE ...
S1E12: Unsolicited Relationship Advice
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re diving in y’all. We’re giving relationship advice, going through Reddit relationship stories, holding partners accountable, and how to rem...
S1E11: Frenema Folktales w/ Jared, Spooky edition
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've received so many stories emailed to us about haunted happenings and so this episode is Jared and I share them with you all!! This is Frenema...
S1E10 Feral Girl Fall and Spooky Tales w/ Amanda
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not only is Amanda one of my best friends, but our husband’s are also besties. Travel nursing brought us together, but our trauma bond was stronger ...
S1E9: Skin-timate Moments w/ Racquel Frisella
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Racquel, AKA the Kim K of nurse aesthetics, has graced me with her presence for episode 9! Even though it’s audio-only, we still feel the power! In ...
S1E8: The Learning Never Ends w/ Jasmine Gill
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FRENEMAS! We have a newbie on this time! Meet Jasmine is fresh out of nursing school and is prepping for the NCLEX - *Deity of your choice* be with he...
S1E7: I Beg Your Pardon? w/ Nurse John
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't know who Nurse John is, then I don't know what sad world you've been occupying, but fear not, this pod is here to rectify tha...
S1E6: It's Giving Labor& DeliverING w/ Anna the Nurse
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hellloooo Frenemas! It's episode 6 and we have one of my favorite new (little) friends, Anna! Anna is an L+D nurse who flip-flops from day to nigh...
S1E5: Why nursing is our Plan B w/ Me, myself, and my feelings
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time this season, I am solo dolo - Just a full 38 minutes of me in all my sleepy morning glory. Getting up dumb early is not new for any...
S1E4: Let’s get one thing straight and two things gay w/ Addison Frasch
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NSFW (not safe for work) Hey guys! Today I'm joined by Addison, AKA Big Daddy Addy. This episode features real stories straight from the bedside, ...
S1E3: Major Upgrade w/ Jared Shelton
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Major upgrades in both audio and significant other! Hey Frenemas, today I'm joined again by my husband, Jared, because ya'll have so many nose...
S1E2: Perfect Equals w/ Ashley & Avery
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back Friends+Enemas! This week is a Friends episode, I'm joined by fellow nurses Avery Woods and Ashley Adkins! ICU, PICU, and Aesthetic n...
S1E1: Go Lick Rocks
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Friends & Enemas! This is my first chapter in podcasting, my 6th act in this life while working and living through my Plan B - Nursing!...
Friend & Enemas Trailer
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsey Shelton is a travel nurse, small business owner, entrepreneur, and Content Creator that has crafted her life and following through a delicious...