The Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
The Mosquito Apocalypse is Going Viral
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Sloth Fever, and West Nile Virus, It's a mosquito apocalypse! On this episode of the N&H podcast special guest Jason ...
Nurses Are Multidimensional
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nurses are 'multidimensional' and posses a multitude of skills that can be used in various different industries not related to healthcare. On this epi...
Silent Disco
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ludwig van Beethoven once said “Music is like a dream. One that I cannot hear.” On this episode of the N&H Podcast we'll be talking about "Sil...
The Art of Getting Unstuck
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ruts happen. In this episode of The N&H Podcast our special guest Bryan Yates joins us to talk about "Ruts," how they can be optional and how you ...
The War On Truth
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a world saturated with content, distinguishing truth from propaganda is not easy! Join us on the latest episode of the N&H Podcast as we delve ...
Nurse Week 2024 Special Episode: Healthcare: One of the Nations Most Violent Fields
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From verbal abuse to physical assaults, nurses face a myriad of dangers while caring for patients and navigating the complexities of healthcare settin...
Unveiling the Chaos: United Healthcare and Optum in the Crossfire of Cyber Attacks, Antitrust Violations, and Senate Scrutiny
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unveiling the Chaos: United Healthcare and Optum in the Crossfire of Cyber Attacks, Antitrust Violations, and Senate Scrutiny. Dr. Owen Muir joins N&a...
How Do You Make Alzheimers Funny?
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make Alzheimer’s funny? On this episode of N&H our special guest Dayna Steele joins us to talk about her theatrical performance of "T...
Bastardization of the NP Role: Navigating the Complexities of Nurse Practitioner Practice & Education
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Voices of Resilience: Maternal and Child Health in Gaza
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Palesti...
Can You Hear Me Now?
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Clear Minds and Sober Vibes: Navigating the Trend of Sobriety in 2024 with Sober SideKick Founder & CEO Chris Thompson
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 chattin...
”Who They Are and what They’re Up To?”
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Lesli...
NurseVisionaries: Revolutionizing Patient Care through Innovation
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nurses: Visionary Scientists Solving Unseen Challenges. In this episode of N&H, our special guest, 'Nurse Innovator' Joey Ferry, delves into the w...
Living with Spirits: Unveiling the Mysteries of Haunted Dwellings
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 livin...
Are You Crazy Enough to Change the World?
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Legal Frontiers: Navigating Healthcare Challenges with Lori Brown
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The frustrations stemming from the constraints within the nursing profession can be quite pronounced. Lori Brown, our guest on this episode of N&H...
Job Stress Is No Joke
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 gu...
The Accidental Foreign Nurse Lifeguard
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign Nurses are some of the highest human trafficked professionals in the US. Many get threatened with high fines and visa status suspension if the...
Where Did America’s Deadly Drug Epidemic Come From?
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 tim...
Are You Addicted to Dopamine?
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, sh...
If It’s Not Funny, Then It’s Just True
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Pemberton was born and raised in Minnesota, developed Ulcerative Colitis as a child, got really really into Reggae, then somehow went on to hav...
Sex, Drugs, & Alternative Comedy
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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&...
Death Fat & Fat Funerals
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's estimated that over 115 million people globally suffer from obesity-related problems. Many reports state that Obesity continues to be a significa...
Art & Health: Advocacy From A Soul’s Purpose
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 speci...
What is the EGO?
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Let’s Talk About PORN
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
That Big Bald Nurse
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many nurses use TikTok as a platform to share their personal stories of the nursing profession. Some stories are raw and heart breaking while others a...
Life Is Short and the World is Wide
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a travel break, or ' gap year', can bring incredible benefits to your life and career. On this episode of N&H our special guest Janet Atienzia ...
Are You In Control of Your Emotions?
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More and more people are complaining about feeling lonely. Not understanding how to control and express your emotions can cause problems in your daily...
The Psychic Surgeon: Special Halloween 2022 Episode
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have intrusive thoughts that are just not yours? Have you ever thought you could be cursed? Put under a black magic spell? Do you have memories...
Does Religion Influence Serial Killers? Special Halloween 2022 Episode
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does the religious background of SERIAL KILLERS influence their psychopathic behavior and why they kill? On this episode of N&H special guest Melissa ...
Time Travel... It’s REAL. Special Halloween 2022 Episode
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
H.G Wells made Time Travel famous in his epic novel The Time Machine. Charlton Heston made us curious in the 1970's as he ventured to a futuristic pla...
The Write In Candidate
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Los Angeles is starting to look like a dystopian wasteland. The homeless crisis keeps getting worse and worse everyday with no resolution in site. Pol...
Changing Children’s Lives With Hypnosis, A Journey To The Center
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many psychiatric drugs commonly prescribed to adolescents are not approved for people under 18. And they are being prescribed in combinations that hav...
Mental Health, It’s Not Just A Business
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Robertson, the entrepreneur who grew Cerebral Inc. into a $4.8 billion behemoth in online mental health and became a prominent face of the fast-g...
Nursings got 99 problems: Could Nurse Advocacy Be The Answer?
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nurses on trial for manslaughter for medication errors. Unsafe patient to nurse staffing ratios. Surveys prophesying over 90 % of nurses plan to leave...
Nursing Is My Life: One Woman’s Story Of How Nursing Sucks
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a whole lotta drama going on in the NURSING world lately. It's tough being a nurse in a COVID/ Monkey Pox world. On this episode of the N...
Episode #100 Evocative Poetry Part 3: The Patient Poet
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's our #100th episode on N&H and we are happy to bring back Thi Nguyen from episode #1 Tuberculosis: The Consumption That Puccini Made Famous. On th...
What’s Your Baby Eating? Part 1
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What you feed your baby is important! Abbott nutrition recently recalled various infant formulas: Similac PM 60/40, Alimentum and Elecare which contai...
Quantum Jumping And Reality Shifts: Are You Leveling Up?
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe in parallel universes? Have you ever wondered that there might be another one of 'you' or multiple 'you's' living in a different timeli...
Death...It’s Normal
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Death, it's normal. We're not immortal and all of us will die someday, but why can't we talk about it? Why can't we have normal conversations around d...
The Things We Think and Do Not Say
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A life is not worth living if you are sleepwalking through it. Have you ever wanted to just speak up? Have you ever wanted to right a wrong? On this e...
Manifesting Magic
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe in the power of your mind? In this episode, TikTok sensation @alwaysmanifestingmagic aka Monica Painter joins us to talk about the magi...
Time-Warp: China is Doing Anal Swabs Again
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is your COVID home test not giving you accurate results? Have no fear, China is bringing back 'anal swabs.'The Communist regime claims the virus test ...
Who Were You in a Past Life?
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Were you someone else in a past life? Past life regression is a method that uses hypnosis to recover what practitioners believe are memories of past l...
Curanderismo & Dia De Los Muertos
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Curanderismo is the art of Mexican Folk Healing from the word curar, meaning to heal. A holistic approach to healing – mind, body, and spirit. In th...
Literary Freak Show, 2021 Halloween Series
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Drug and sex-addicted dolphins falling in love with human females, eradicated viruses making a come back, and computers from MIT predicting the end of...
Who‘s Hypnotizing You? 2021 Halloween Series
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Has society been placed under a mass hypnotic trance? Are you being influenced to buy products due to subliminal programs which are unconscious? Are h...
Let‘s Ask A School Nurse
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most kids are back in school. Some are facing mental health challenges like depression, bullying, and claustrophobia. School Nurse Mercedes Hendrix jo...
The Art Of The Hustle, Homeless Street Artists
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Art Of Hustle: Homeless Street Artist Documentary follows the lives of three homeless artists as they create art to survive. With the odds stacked...
Evocative Poetry Part 2: The West Hollywood Poet
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"He had been saving up for the future and realized he might not have one." This is a quote from the book "A Quilt for David." In this episode of N&H w...
It's Expensive to Embezzle Innocent Victims
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all LOVE a good scandal! It's what makes viewers tune into shows like RHOBH (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) week after week. But, what happens w...
Abortion Doping: Olympic Edition
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hurdler Brianna McNeal is an Olympic champion who won the 2016 100-meter dash. She's been banned from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and she's being accused ...
Nurses Need To Stop Eating Their Young!
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Nurses Eat Their Young!" It's the phrase that every nurse has heard before. It was first coined by Judith Meissner RN, MSN in her 1986 article on nur...
The Declaration of Independence for Nursing
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
COVID-19 has left many nurses disempowered and wanting to leave the nursing profession. On this episode, we continue to go "Rogue" and get political w...
Blowing the Whistle on Modern Medicine
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Billions have been lost in healthcare fraud schemes by the actions of unscrupulous providers. Nurse Practitioners and new physicians are common target...
FERTILE: A Conversation about the expectation of procreation
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny’s test results keep coming back negative. That’s when she runs into real problems and questions about fertility. Ultimately, she must look w...
Rogue Nurses, A 2021 Nurses Week Special Episode
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Nurses Week 2021! In this very special episode, we'll be chatting with some "Rogue Nurses" aka Innovative nurses who are out-of-the-box thinkers...
California Sober
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly is "California Sober?" In this episode, we will be talking about "Dancing With the Devil" Demi Lovato's Docuseries on YouTube with guest ...
Evocative Poetry Part 1: The Nurse Poet
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Can you see this patient today? His appointment is tomorrow, he came all the way from Nebraska. Can you work extra tomorrow,?" Those are the first fe...
Anal Swabs and Triple Masking... What the "Dickens" is going on in the world?
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
China is using anal swabs to test for COVID. The rest of the world has to wear 3 masks to add extra protection from the pesky 'RONA!. What the 'Dicken...
"Just Eat It": What Happens When Food Triggers A Trauma?
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trauma... It's a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. In the case of emotional eating or consuming “comfort foods,” there is a school of t...
Did COVID-19 Cause Super Gonorreha?
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's no doubt COVID-19 has caused much destruction, but did it create 'Super Gonorrhea?' It's been one year since we first talked about "COVID-19" ...
I Put A Spell On You: The Fine Art Of Spell Casting, Belated Halloween Edition
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lately, it seems the WORLD has been placed under a SPELL. But, is SPELLCASTING real? Is it dangerous and how does it work? Our guest Sal Santoro, owne...
Killer Nurse, Halloween 2020
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kimberly Clark Saenz was a well liked licensed vocational nurse, mother of 2, and known for her smiles. She's also well known for going on a murder s...
Are Your Animals Trying To Tell You Something?
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are your animals communicating with you telepathically? Animal communication is the ability to sense what an animal is subtly telling you. You may hea...
What's Poppin With Irene Willett RN, MSN, FNP Part 1 What's Your Drama, The Art Of Calling People Out On Their Shit And Setting Boundaries.
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's Poppin aka What's your problem? with Irene Willett RN, MSN, FNP is our new segment where we discuss all elements of work place drama. We'll loo...
Corona-Pocalypse Part 5: Are we living in the upside down?
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been 7 months and the WORLD is still very much on pause, and yes we are on FIRE and MELTING in California. The more we take a deep dive into the ...
Corona-Pocalypse Part 4: What's Going On In California?
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What’s going on with California? We are 6 months and counting into the COVID-19 lockdowns! Our public health “Boss” has stepped down, Gov. Gavin...
Corona-Pocalypse Part 3: Is It Over Yet?
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Essential vs Nonessential Workers. Free Starbucks and getting to the head of the line at Costco. To wear a mask not to wear a mask? What the hell is a...
Nurses In Politics: Part 2, Oregon State Representative District 37; Rachel Prusak
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A judge in rural Oregon on Monday tossed out statewide coronavirus restrictions imposed by Democratic Gov. Kate Brown, saying she didn’t seek the Le...
Tech & Toxins : EMF And Dirty Energy What You Need To Know For Better Life Style Hygiene
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Could your home, work and outdoor living space be toxic and full of dirty energy?Is it effecting your health? Scott Compton joins us on this episode t...
Sex Roles And Stereotypes With Mr Supranational
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 'Sexy" Nurse stereotype has often been reserved for women...are the tables finally turning in 2020? Are Male NURSES also seen as sex symbols? MIST...
Nurses In Politics Part 1: Dr. Beth Haney Mayor Of Yorba Linda, California
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
COVID-19 has caused great chaos in the world, especially in healthcare. Erroneous information, fake news, healthcare workers made to work with little ...
Ketamine, It's Not Just A Party Drug; Part 2: A Patient's Story
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Depression is tough!... It’s even tougher when you have depressive tendencies in grade school and have been prescribed over a dozen antidepressant d...
Ketamine, It's Not Just A Party Drug; Part 1: A Doctor's Story
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the '80s, it became a popular club drug, gaining nicknames like Special K and Cat Valium, and more recently, in early 2019, a form of ketamine was ...
Corona-Pocalypse Part 2 What No One Is Talking About, The Immune System
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fauci is touting vaccines as the answer. Trump says Chloroquene is the cure. But what no one is talking about is the immune system and how to keep it ...
Violence Is A Disease: Workplace Violence; Part 1 - A Nurse's Story
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Violence Is A Disease .... The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports of nearly 25,000 workplace assaults reported annually, 75% occur ...
Corona-Pocalypse Part 1 - Italian Cousins
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corona-Pocalypse has shut down planet earth! We know it began in China, but many of us thought it was another SARs or Swine flue. Many of us didn't ta...
Credentialing: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Credentialing...it's essential for Nurses, and Advanced Healthcare Providers. It's Good, but sometimes can be ugly staying organized and on top of the...
The Corona Virus: Should We Be Afraid?
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are we on the verge of another global pandemic? The crown of all viruses, the Corona Virus is making it's debut! And literally turning everyone in the...
Valley Fever, The Mysterious Illness Is Trending Again!
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Back in 2017 we recorded "Fever, Valley Fever... The Mysterious Illness" where we discussed the 14,000 cases of Valley Fever "Coccidiomycosis!" It was...
Competitive Eating...A Gastroenterologists' Nightmare!
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Competitive Eating… Yes, it’s actually a sport! You may have even caught a glimpse of real human beings devouring countless hot dogs on ESPN at th...
Healthcare Start Ups, A Collaboration With Trusted Health
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how an idea for a healthcare start up becomes a reality? In this episode we talk to Trusted Health's Co-Founder Matt Pierce. There’s a n...
Will A.I. & Robots Take Over Nursing? A Collaboration With Trusted Health
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
AI (Artificial Intelligence) and technology are taking over healthcare at warp speeds. Will Nurses be hearing the phrases “You’re terminated get t...
BURNOUT: The Occupational Phenomenon, A Collaboration With Trusted Health
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Technology, overwork, high stress work environments, and work politics can all lead to BURNOUT in the healthcare universe. The World Health Organizati...
New Frontiers In Nursing Leadership: A Collaboration With Trusted Health
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Millions more insured Americans. Increasing numbers of older patients. Higher rates of chronic illness. Fewer providers. How can our healthcare system...
Is It Really Just A Coincidence?: Halloween Series
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all had something strange happen to us that just doesn’t make sense – something or someone just seems to fall into our laps, and no matter...
Traumatic Experiences Of The Dead:Can The Deceased Feel Pain? Halloween Series
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do deceased beings feel trauma after they have passed on? Do the dead grieve? Do they experience loss? Emotionally suffer or dwell on unfinished busin...
Deadly Diseases: Halloween Series
12 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there are deadly Amoeba's that love to eat brains? Fake news or a grizzly truth? In this episode we start off our "Halloween" series with...
Back To School Special: Why School Lunches Suck!
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember what your school lunch was like…. ? Today, School Lunches have become incredibly political! In late 2018, the United States Departme...
Back To School Special: Boo2Bullying
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Twenty percent of students between the ages of 12 and 18 were bullied during the 2016-2017 school year, according to the report from the National Cent...
It's All About JON!
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's our 45th Episode of Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast! We would like to thank all our listeners and guests for listening and supporting us! We co...
Bang Bang: Mass Shootings In America & Mental Health Part 2
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A Southwest Ohio politician has stirred anger for a Sunday post on social media in which she blamed mass shootings on "drag queen advocates," "homosex...
Bang Bang: Mass Shootings In America & Mental Health Part 1
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it's like staring down the barrel of a gun? As of Aug. 5, which was the 217th day of the year, there have been 255 mass sh...
The Cult Obsession
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some people join CULTS freely, others are born into them, and some are abducted. The term cult has come to usually refer to a social group defined by ...
How To Respond To Threats In The Urban Landscape And In The Workplace With No Fear
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Los Angeles aka “The City Of Angels” is a beautiful city to live in full of rich culture, people and tacos. At the moment we are a little tense an...
Vivaporu! The Story Of How Vicks Vapor Rub Got So Famous
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
They call it Bibaporru, Beep Vaporú, El Bic, El Bix, El Vickisito. Vicks Vapo Rub is used world wide and in many cultures it's the go to homepathic r...
Bioterrorism: Be Afraid Be Very Afraid
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bioterrorism. It's the natural process of speeding up outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics. From January 1 to April 26, 2019, the CDC reported 704 indi...