No Really, I'm Fine
Healthcare is riddled with challenges: navigating complex social dynamics, competing economic interests and managing near impossible expectations. On a daily basis, this leads to stressful, even traumatic situations for those providing care. How do healthcare professionals cope with the emotional impact? Join Mike Larson and Aaron Metcalf as they explore their stories in this podcast, No Really, I'm Fine!
No Really, I'm Fine
John McCall, ECMO Primer, RN "Look For the Helpers"
John McCall brings us a lively conversation filled with laughter and tears as he shares his journey into ICU nursing, sharing the joy and substantial challenges.
John didn't begin a career in nursing until a second career after feeling unsatisfied after a career in business. It seemed the words from an early childhood influence, Mr. Rodgers, kept ringing in his ears "In times of trouble, always look for the helpers." John has had quite a journey through leaning into this call to help and has certainly had success and challenges along the way as he balances his healthy instinct to help with a more unhealthy urge to help which often leaves him unable to bring the help to himself that he gives to others.
This episode is filled with vulnerability, insight, and boldness as John probes the challenges of parenting while in a high stress environment and challenges some of the stereotypes that exist (especially, it seems for men) that strong people don't cry or as for help. Thank you, John, for your care and for your passion for telling the truth and helping others. John is a gem and we think you will love him!
